Near Hoyt Trail
miners tunnel
Near Hoyt Trail
South Yuba River from the old highway bridge.
Near Hoyt Trail
Hoyt Trail on the northern side of the South Yuba River.
Near Hoyt Trail
South Yuba River.

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Hoyt Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
A narrow path that runs along the river and ends at the historic Hoyt's Crossing.
0.8
mi
Distance
245
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekSwimming

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.78mi
Distance
245ft
Elevation Gain
191ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,365ft
High Point
1,196ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at the bridge. There are many side trails that lead down to the river. If you want to get to the end, always take the top trail (be sure to stay right at the junction with Hoyt's Crossing Trail). It ends across the river from the Miner's Tunnel--a well known gem.

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Contributors
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