Independence Trail

Specs
Type:	Hiking
Distance:	Local
Area:	Nevada City
Ages:	All Ages
Cost:	Free
Information:	www.southyubariverstatepark.org

Independence Trail is America's first wheelchair-accessible hiking trail, which means something for those of us with small children and babies, too: it's stroller accessible! Independence Trail is a nice, shady walk that goes fairly high above the Yuba River and travels 1 1/2 miles either east or west from the trailhead. The views are beautiful and the trail is actually quite level, so it's a good hike for little ones and/or for grown ups who don't want an intense workout.

If you travel west on the Independence Trail, you'll reach Rush Creek waterfall, and if you're feeling a little more energetic (and didn't bring a stroller and/or small children with you), there's a steep spur that's just under a half mile that will give you access to the river at Jones Bar.