Hoyt Crossing

Place: South Yuba River State Park 6.9 miles northwest of Nevada City, CA Season: Year-round. Popular with swimmers and sunbathers in summer Land: State and federal Trail signs: State Park map at the parking area. Signs at main trailhead and Hoyt Crossing area. Length: 0.75 one way to Hoyt Crossing beach. An optional extension up the old Hoyt Crossing Road adds 1.6 miles each way, for a round trip of about 4.5 miles Altitude change: Cumulative elevation gain on the trail to Hoyt Crossing is about 200. The optional extension adds a 1000-foot ascent. Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The optional…

From the north end of Nevada City where Highway 49 turns west toward Downieville, go 6.9 miles on Highway 49 north. As you near the river you will see a sign on your right that says South Yuba River Access. Just 0.1 mile past the sign, and before crossing the highway bridge, turn right down a short drive into a paved parking lot (N39 17.833 W121 05.351). Walk across the old bridge to reach the…