Nevada City

Nevada City
Nevada City, California backs onto the Tahoe National Forest and has many accessible trails within or near the town.  The city website lists a number of trails you can access walking from downtown or via a short drive.  “The good news with all of these outings is the accessibility to the outdoors and proximity to in-town coffee shops, restaurants, wineries, pubs, art galleries and theaters.”  Here is the city website’s listing of area trails.   By clicking on the hiking boot by this map of Nevada County you can see all the trails in the county.  Here is another map showing the location of trails in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area.

Wheelchair AccessibleHirschman Trail  “The eastern 0.4 mile of trail is constructed to ADA standards, providing barrier-free access to Hirschman’s Pond.”  Map
HikerwithcaneCascade Canal Trail  4.5 miles one way.  “…an almost level walk along a peaceful canal through a forest with many Douglas firs and dogwoods.  At 3200′ elevation, it is a bit higher and cooler than many local trails.”  Map
Wheelchair AccessibleIndependence Trail – East and West.  See Bear Yuba Trust  Map