Emerald pools trail nevada city california directions. But did you know that theres a hidden trail that leads you to secret emerald pools you could have all to yourself. The south fork of the yuba river is known for its picturesque pools of emerald hued water pouring over age worn granite boulders in a forested valley with few roads. Get directions reviews and information for emerald pools in nevada city ca.
Emerald pools is a 07 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near emigrant gap california that features a river and is good for all skill levels. At 15 miles cross the bridge over the yuba river and park at the turnout on the side of the road about 100 meters past the bridge. Smooth jazz radio relaxing jazz sweet bossa nova for calm at home jazz room 556 watching live now.
Exit interstate 80 at yuba pass highway 20. Easy straight walk very small incline for kids people with strollers elderly. Menu reservations make reservations.
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One of the more dramatic stretches of the river can be found at an area known as emerald pools which lies just below lake spaulding. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Trailhead is across the road.
Drive for 15 miles and youll arrive at the hiking area. The trail is primarily used for hiking walking nature trips and bird watching and is best used from april until september. After 42 miles turn right on to bowman lake road.
65 reviews of emerald pools great hike great views. To find the trailhead from nevada city take state hwy 20 e for 23 miles before turning left onto forest rte 18. The middle emerald pools trail is now closed due to a 2010 rockslide and continuing instability but can still be seen on your way to the upper emerald pools via either starting points.
Travel in california has never been dreamier. From hwy 80 exit ca 20 towards nevada city. Head west and then turn on to forest rte 18 until you reach the south yuba river bridge.
The trail past the paved lower emerald pools trail is dirt sand more rugged and rock covered. Emerald pools 11600 11699 emerald ln nevada city ca 95959. The parking for the trailhead is here and if you put in emerald pools in google maps it should take you there too.