Best of GV/NC
Sightseeing
This walking trail is called the tribute trail to pay tribute to the indigenous Nisenan people who lived in the region. It’s beautiful and the suspension bridge over deer creek is a highlight of the town.
41 locals recommend
Deer Creek Tribute Trail
Deer Creek Tribute TrailThis walking trail is called the tribute trail to pay tribute to the indigenous Nisenan people who lived in the region. It’s beautiful and the suspension bridge over deer creek is a highlight of the town.
This area was built on gold mining and this park has a lot of interesting artifacts, buildings and a museum.
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StThis area was built on gold mining and this park has a lot of interesting artifacts, buildings and a museum.
Hiking
Great walks
This river is probably one of the best spots in California. Massive granite boulders and deep swimming holes. If you venture too far (or far enough depending on your preferences) you will probably come across some skinny dippers.
44 locals recommend
Yuba River
This river is probably one of the best spots in California. Massive granite boulders and deep swimming holes. If you venture too far (or far enough depending on your preferences) you will probably come across some skinny dippers.
Buttermilk Bend
This is a nice trail, especially in Spring.
This walk up a gravel road isn’t the most inspiring at first, but when you get to the top of the mountain you can sit on a bench and see all of downtown Nevada city. There’s only one or two parking spots off of coyote street near the trail and it looks like you’re walking into someone’s yard, but it’s public land.
Sugar Loaf Mountain Road
Sugar Loaf Mountain RoadThis walk up a gravel road isn’t the most inspiring at first, but when you get to the top of the mountain you can sit on a bench and see all of downtown Nevada city. There’s only one or two parking spots off of coyote street near the trail and it looks like you’re walking into someone’s yard, but it’s public land.
Swimming
River and lake spots
Historic covered wooden bridge and the best swimming spot for families with kids.
66 locals recommend
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
17660 Pleasant Valley RdHistoric covered wooden bridge and the best swimming spot for families with kids.
Lake stuff. Rent a paddle board. Just go for a swim. It’s a reservoir so it’s not as pretty as Tahoe but it’s the best lake we have in town.
28 locals recommend
Scotts Flat Lake
23333 Scotts Flat RdLake stuff. Rent a paddle board. Just go for a swim. It’s a reservoir so it’s not as pretty as Tahoe but it’s the best lake we have in town.
Another great river spot. Be a good person and don’t park in the no parking zones. This road is an escape route for wild fires and your aversion to walking could literally kill someone.
28 locals recommend
Purdon Crossing
Purdon RoadAnother great river spot. Be a good person and don’t park in the no parking zones. This road is an escape route for wild fires and your aversion to walking could literally kill someone.
Food scene
This place has good food and beer and it’s the trailhead for the Hoot Trail and Scotts trail two of the most popular mountain bike trails in the Tahoe National forest.
The Wheelhouse
18851 California 20This place has good food and beer and it’s the trailhead for the Hoot Trail and Scotts trail two of the most popular mountain bike trails in the Tahoe National forest.
This is one of the best sushi restaurants anywhere. Make reservations before you arrive in town. Very small and very delicious.
78 locals recommend
Sushi In the Raw
135 Spring StThis is one of the best sushi restaurants anywhere. Make reservations before you arrive in town. Very small and very delicious.