North Fork Yuba River 
Fall colors enhance the already stunning scenes of the Yuba River along Highway 49, near Downieville.
Fall colors enhance the already stunning scenes of the Yuba River along Highway 49, near Downieville. Photo: Wayde Carroll

Gold Lake Road between Points (F) & (G):

Within this short stretch of the Gold Lake Road, two short hikes lead to kid-sized adventures that will be enjoyed by the smaller outdoor enthusiasts in training. And if you’re lucky they’ll run off enough energy that they’ll soon need a nap after you get back to the car or campground.

Even grandpa can usually handle these distances.

Trails