Prescott Hill Crosscut Trail
0.3 mi
Distance
7 ft
Elev. Gain
7m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Prescott Hill Crosscut Trail is a point-to-point trail in Empire Mine State Historic Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Nevada County, California. It is 0.3 miles long and gains 7 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. It is in or next to Grass Valley, California.
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 | 828 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 833 ft |
| End | 0.3 mi | 829 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Empire Mine State Historic Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grass Valley, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Nevada County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Empire Mine State Historic 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) 273-8522
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