Independence Trail East
0.6 mi
Distance
7 ft
Elev. Gain
12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Independence Trail East is a point-to-point trail in South Yuba River State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Nevada County, California. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 7 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Nevada City, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 449 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 454 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 451 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- South Yuba River State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nevada City, CA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Nevada County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- South Yuba River State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(530) 432-2546
- Address:17660 Pleasant Valley Rd, Bridgeport, CA · CA
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