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Emerald Pools

Nevada City, California

4.0/5
based on 1 reviews

Details

Distance

0.68 miles

Elevation Gain

49 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by The Outbound Collective

Emerald Pools is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Emigrant Gap, California.
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Features

Hiking
Dog Friendly
Forest
River
Scenic
Wildlife

Emerald Pools Reviews

Multiple pools for swimming and beating the summer heat. There’s some parking by the bridge but that fills up and then a lot of cars park along the road. Please pick up after yourselves, there were lots of stray socks, some litter, and a few abandoned inflatables :(

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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