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Best hikes in South Yuba River State Park.

The 18 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park South Yuba River State Park
Hikes ranked 18
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 18 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Independence Trail
    2.4 mi
  2. 02
    Point Defiance Loop Trail
    1.7 mi
  3. 03
    Independence Trail East
    1.1 mi
  4. 04
    Hoyt Trail
    0.8 mi
  5. 05
    Point Defiance Loop Trail
    0.7 mi
  6. 06
    Jones Bars Trail
    0.7 mi
  7. 07
    Independence Trail East
    0.6 mi
  8. 08
    Buttermilk Bend Trail
    0.6 mi
  9. 09
    Cranston Road
    0.2 mi
  10. 10
    Buttermilk Bend Trail
    0.2 mi
  11. 11
    Miners Tunnel
    0.2 mi
  12. 12
    Point Defiance Loop Trail
    0.1 mi
  13. 13
    Bridgeport Covered Bridge
    0.0 mi
  14. 14
    Old Highway 49 Bridge
    0.0 mi
  15. 15
    ground
    0.0 mi
  16. 16
    Point Defiance Loop Trail
    0.0 mi
  17. 17
    Point Defiance Loop Trail
    0.0 mi
  18. 18
    Buttermilk Bend Trail
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit South Yuba River State Park: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.