Oroville, California

For outdoor adventures in Oroville, California, the Feather Falls Scenic Trail is a must-visit. This 8-mile loop is a top choice for hikers, providing a moderate challenge with an elevation gain of 1900 feet. Along the trail, you'll see the impressive Feather Falls, California's sixth highest waterfall. The trail offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the Middle Fork Feather River. For those who enjoy fishing, the nearby Lake Oroville is an excellent location for catching bass and salmon. If you're into bird-watching, the Oroville Wildlife Area is home to a variety of species. These are some of the best trails and outdoor activities in Oroville.

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Oroville, California
Feather River Trail Upper Section

3.23 mi / 89 ft gain

Feather River Trail Upper Section is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Oroville, California.
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Oroville, California
Hike to Hollow Falls

5.0

1 mi

The first step of this fun little hike is to park at the handy parking lot located at 2488 Cherokee Rd., Oroville, CA up on Table Mountain. Many people park here for the hike to the more well-known Phantom Falls, which is a much longer hike than the one to Hollow Falls. From the lot, look for an ...
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Oroville, California
Hike to Phantom Falls

4.6

4.2 mi / 850 ft gain

Dropping off a 135 ft cliff is a very well hidden waterfall with no trails leading to it. But if you do find it, it is an epic natural wonder.It is best to come here in the winter months, after a lot of rain. But it is also well worth coming in the spring when the wildflowers on Table Mountain ar...
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Chico, California
Yahi Trail

8.88 mi / 541 ft gain

Yahi Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Chico, California.
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Chico, California
Hike the Yahi Trail in Upper Bidwell Park

7.9 mi / 836 ft gain

To start this hike, find parking at Bidwell Park Parking Area E, near the Chico Rod and Gun Club. From there walk a short ways down Upper Park Road. You will see the sign for the Yahi Trail trailhead on the right. From here, simply follow the trail along the river. A reminder to those with dogs, ...
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Chico, California
Monkey Face Loop

1.27 mi / 279 ft gain

Monkey Face Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chico, California.
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Penn Valley, California
Visit the Bridgeport Covered Bridge

4.0

The famed and picturesque Bridgeport Covered Bridge, spanning the width of the Yuba River, was originally built in 1862. It was an integral passage for a freight hauling route from San Fransisco to Nevada. This historic site is now protected and is no longer able to be walked or driven through as...
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Nevada City, California
Hike the Independence Trail

4.5

Starting from the free easy access parking lot right off highway 49 you head left up the trail. You will notice two trails side by side, one wider path for wheelchair access and another slightly narrower path for hikers on foot.The trail is set on the cliff side overlooking the South Fork of the ...
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Penn Valley, California
Fairy Falls Trail to Shingle/Beale Falls

4.1

4.87 mi / 535 ft gain

Start at the Fairy Falls trailhead in Spenceville Wildlife Area Field Trial Grounds in Penn Valley (careful on the bumpy roads in). From the parking lot, cross a small bridge and make a right onto a dirt road. After about a mile you will follow the road to the right and continue through the gate....
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Nevada City, California
Swim at Edwards Crossing on the South Yuba River

5.0

2.74 mi / 1302 ft gain

There are endless swimming holes on the South Yuba River the feature crystal clear water, massive granite boulders and pristine pocket beaches, particularly those lower in the foothills. Many are separated by sections of rapids, but can be reached via the growing trail system of the South Yuba Ri...
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Nevada City, California
South Yuba River: Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing

5.0

4.2 mi / 639 ft gain

South Yuba River: Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near North San Juan, California.
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Nevada City, California
Hike the Diggins Loop Trail

5.0

2.7 mi

Check in and pay for your parking or present California State Parks Pass at the museum building in North Bloomfield. After paying for parking there are several different options to get onto the Diggins Loop trail. Access to the Diggins Loop trail can be found by the Park Headcounters by jumping...
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Nevada City, California
Take a Family Ride

4.5

Well if you start at Banner Lava Cap and Gracie Roads then you will see the canal at the top of Gracie Rd. Hop onto the berm of the canal and head north {upstream}. The trail is dirt and about 4 ft wide in the beginning and widens to 6 to 8 ft for most the way . Continue upstream on the canal and...
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Grass Valley, California
Photograph a Sunset on Wolf Mountain

5.0

While all of the hiking trails to the Wolf Mountain summit cross private land, Wolf Mountain Road provides public access to several excellent viewpoints overlooking the Central Valley and the nearby ruins of old radio towers.To get there take McCourtney Road west from CA Highway 49/20 and go 3.2 ...
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Colfax, California
Hike to the Jumping Rock on the Bear River

2 mi / 150 ft gain

Though lesser known than its neighbors the Yuba and the American, the Bear River still features fantastic hiking, swimming, river-raft, tubing, and rock-jumping but without the crowds.A local favorite spot, the "Jumping Rock" near the Dog Bar Crossing, provides an excellent hike with several swim...
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Colfax, California
Hike The Historical Stevens Trail

5.0

8 mi / 3376 ft gain

Best known as one of the most popular hiking and biking trails to the North Fork American River, in part because of the easy access from Colfax. However, this is a remote trail, and hikers are advised to bring plenty of fluids as well as carry a whistle. The entire trail is primarily shaded, pa...
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