Penn Valley

Black Swan Preserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Smartsville, California.

While all of the hiking trails to the Wolf Mountain summit cross private land, Wolf Mountain Road provides public access to several excellent viewpoints overlooking the Central Valley and the nearby ruins of old radio towers.To get there take McCourtney Road west from CA Highway 49/20 and go 3.2 miles and go left onto Wolf Mountain Road. Go 3.8 miles on Wolf Mountain Road until it dead-ends in ...

The famed and picturesque Bridgeport Covered Bridge, spanning the width of the Yuba River, was originally built in 1862. It was an integral passage for a freight hauling route from San Fransisco to Nevada. This historic site is now protected and is no longer able to be walked or driven through as of 2011 due to structural problems, but there is scheduled to be a restoration of the bridge in 201...

Buttermilk Bend Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Penn Valley, California.

Point Defiance Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North San Juan, California.

Fairy Falls Trail to Beale/Shingle Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beale Air Force Base, California.

Start at the Fairy Falls trailhead in Spenceville Wildlife Area Field Trial Grounds in Penn Valley (careful on the bumpy roads in). From the parking lot, cross a small bridge and make a right onto a dirt road. After about a mile you will follow the road to the right and continue through the gate. There will be a few signs to guide you along the way. Continue following the path, past a cattle gu...

Hardrock Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Grass Valley, California.

Hardrock and Osborn Hills Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grass Valley, California.