Round Mountain Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Year-around. Lower end crosses the National Trail and continues plummeting down to the river. From the National Trail, it makes a nice river access trail, but if you’re young and foolish start at Round Mountain and do the full 3-mile plunge. Many age quickly after starting to climb out.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2900’-1800’ |
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DIRECTIONS:
To Round Mountain Trail
Topographic Maps: Nevada City. Follow paved North Bloomfield Road north from Highway 49 turnoff (at its only stoplight) on north side of Nevada City (B). Travel 0.5 mile then turn left onto Purdon-Lake Vera Road and follow north to end of the pavement. Turn right (east) on Hudson Way. Follow to Trailhead Road. Turn left (north) to trailhead.
ACTIVITIES:
Mountain Biking (Rating: Best)
Round Mountain/South Yuba Trails: 13 miles loop, 5 miles single track (s/t) with 8 miles return via paved or gravel roads. Difficult down, most difficult up. See South Yuba River -- Malakoff Map. Technical turns, steep side-slopes, and steep grades. Best route is counter-clockwise: Drop down the Round Mountain Trail then turn left onto the South Yuba Trail and follow (downriver) to Purdon Crossing. Climb left (south) up (grunt) the Purdon Crossing/Lake Vera Road. Turn left onto Rector Road, left at Rock Creek Road, left finally back to Round Mountain Road. Whew!
