Point Defiance Loop Trail
1.7 mi
Distance
79 ft
Elev. Gain
37m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Point Defiance Loop Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 277 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 285 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 172 ft |
Trail Details
- Surface
- Dirt
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:
- Dobbins, 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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