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California
16.5 mi
Distance
3,284 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
South Yuba Ridge Trail
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The South Yuba Ridge Trail is a challenging ridge-running adventure that traverses the scenic high country of the South Yuba region with substantial elevation gain. This 16+ mile route offers expansive views across the Sierra Nevada foothills and mixed conifer forest, rewarding hikers with a remote wilderness experience and the opportunity to explore the ridge's diverse terrain.
Doolittle
~2 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile alpine climb with 1,950 ft elevation gain.
Omega Nordic
~5 min drive
Scenic 4.4-mile Nordic loop with gentle elevation gain through Sierra forests.
Lower Diamond Nordic
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile Nordic skiing trail with minimal elevation gain.
South Yuba
~6 min drive
Challenging 18-mile canyon hike along the South Yuba River with significant elevation gain.
Upper Diamond Nordic
~6 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile Nordic trail with gentle elevation gain in Upper Diamond.
Last Chance Nordic
~6 min drive
Easy 1-mile Nordic ski trail with gentle elevation gain.
Burlington Nordic
~6 min drive
A 9-mile moderate Nordic trail with gentle elevation gain and scenic rolling terrain.
Ridge Run Nordic
~7 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Skillman Nordic
~7 min drive
Short, easy Nordic trail with gentle climbing in the California foothills.
Telemark Pond Nordic
~7 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile Nordic loop to scenic alpine pond with gentle terrain.
