This park runs more than 20 miles along the South Yuba River canyon from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park to Bridgeport. Visitors can enjoy swimming …
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Mar 16, 2024
Enjoyed admiring and walking inside a long covered bridge and along the bank of a pristine river. Spotted black phoebe and ruby-crowned kinglet along the path. Full review by Simon C
May 20, 2022
One of my favorite spring wildflower walks is along the South Yuba. It's always inspiring and beautiful in any season. Full review by dianarZ3548HZ
Aug 18, 2020
This park is along a twenty mile stretch of the South Yuba river. So many beautiful spots, trails, beaches! There's truly something for everyone including wheelchair access on some of the trails. I l… Full review by Malibumama
I seen in a photo that there were some stairs, is that how you get down to the water? Is it a big step to get up to the platform by the stairs going back up?
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I have short legs to big steps are hard for me and I do not remember any big steps. On the east side of the river it seems like it was a gentle walk down to the water from the …
I have short legs to big steps are hard for me and I do not remember any big steps. On the east side of the river it seems like it was a gentle walk down to the water from the parking area.
I haven't been to Yuba River in years!! Maybe about 15 years ago... All I remember was we drove down a windy road, parked in a dirt/rocky parking lot and walked Down a small hill to a beach and swimming hole. Now that I have a husband and 3 and a half year old daughter, I would really love to share this place with them. Can anybody tell me where I was years ago? Is it what they call the "Family Beach"? How would I get there from the Bay Area? Thank you in advance! =)
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The actual visitors center for this park is the most accessible spot, but it can be the most crowded. Yes, that is where the "Family Beach" is located - and there are restrooms and …
The actual visitors center for this park is the most accessible spot, but it can be the most crowded. Yes, that is where the "Family Beach" is located - and there are restrooms and some interesting historical stuff to see. There are great trails along the river with short/easy trails down to the water. The place you visited in the past - which is still part of this park - sounds more like the Purdon's Crossing area or the Edwards Crossing area; both of which include a more winding/downhill approach with parking among some wide spots on the shoulders of the road. These are more remote spots but have lots and lots of people on the trails and on the river. Purdon's area is easier to hike since there are fewer rocks to climb across - but both of these include steep short paths from the main trail down to the river. The river is shallow but the current is still swift in places, so be very careful with children - but definitely go. These are wonderful spots!
I am planning a trip to the South Yuba River State Park at the end of April. I do I get to the South fork of the river? I know this may sound like a dumb question, but I am really clueless and new to planning my own hiking trips. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Sarah
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From the Bay area take Hwy 80 into Sacramento and exit onto hwy 99 Yuba City/Marysville; Hwy 70 to Marysville will split off in a few miles; follow 70 into Marysville then follow the signs …
From the Bay area take Hwy 80 into Sacramento and exit onto hwy 99 Yuba City/Marysville; Hwy 70 to Marysville will split off in a few miles; follow 70 into Marysville then follow the signs to hwy. 20 and Grass Valley. In about 40 min. You will come to a stop light at Pleasant Valley RD. Go left and continue until you come to the covered bridge and park there or at the large lot across the river. Parking fee is $5. Happy hiking!
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