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This
switchbacks ramp is about 1 mile west from the parking
lot and goes to a nice pool and waterfall on Rush
Creek.
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The
Independence Trail
is a beautiful wheelchair accessible trail off of Highway
49 in Northern California. If you are ever in the Nevada City,
Grass Valley area, the Independence Trail is a must for outdoor
enthusiasts. This trail hovers above the South Fork of the
Yuba River and is especially beautiful in the spring when
the wild flowers are in full bloom. The trail follows an old
water canal that dates back to the 1800’s and played
a large part in California Gold Rush history. It is the first
wilderness trail ever built in the United States that was
specifically designed for wheelchair access. There are picnic
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should we go? At the trail entrance on Highway 49 you
can head east, up the South Fork of the Yuba River canyon,
or west. |
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In 2001, the
MAZDA Challenge Tour 2001 in California visited the Independence
Trail. Highway 49 is a beautiful and scenic drive that takes
you through mining towns and scenery from the Gold Rush.
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After
checking out the trail map we decided to head west towards
Rush Creek.
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| The Independence
Trail uses berms and rebuilt flumes that were originally
used for mining and irrigation.
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What a
beautiful day for a hike. |
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an awesome view of the South Fork of the Yuba River!
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The
main sign of the trail... |
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was a hot day in July so we took a break and signed
the trails guest book. |
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