Nevada Vacation Destination
Nevada Vacation Spots #1:Nevada vacation spots for you NASCAR racing fans must include a stop at the Neon Garage. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway has built the Neon Garage as a new way for fans to enjoy the sport. In the center of the LVMS infield are four buildings where the NASCAR Nextel Cup teams come to prep their cars.
The Winner’s Circle is also located here. In the center of it all is an area that is open to all you race fans so you can get a view of racing that you could never get before. You can also watch the on-track action, on the big screen TVs at the sports bar. Sounds like a great way to rev up your next vacation.
Nevada Vacation Spots #2:Enjoy a first-class air show at The National Championship Air Races and Air Show just outside Reno, Nevada. Besides the air show, this annual event features multiple classes of air races such as Unlimited, Sport, T-6, Formula One, Biplane, and Jet. You can also see a variety of other civil and military aircraft on display.
Nevada Vacation Ideas #3:A must see if you are in Nevada is the Hoover Dam the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. You can drive across the dam. Take a guided tour or a self-guided tour. This National Historic Landmark is one of the greatest engineering feats ever. Just below the dam is a site where you can launch your personal paddle craft for a trip down the river.
Nevada Vacation Ideas#4:Death Valley National Park is the hottest place in North America. You can also find spectacular wildflower displays, snow covered peaks, beautiful sand dunes, abandoned mines and a number of ghost towns. Despite the extreme environment there is ample opportunity for hiking, biking, backpacking, and camping. As long as you are properly prepared the park can be a wonderful experience.
Nevada Vacation Spots #5:Go back to 1849 Virginia City, Nevada. Share the rush of excitement that drove tens of thousands of people to Comstock Lode’s $400 million cache of gold and silver. There are lots of historical sites like the underground mines at the Chollar Mine, the Bucket of Blood Saloon, The Fourth Ward School Museum or the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
Nevada Vacation Spots #6:The Truckee River, in Nevada, is a great place to enjoy white water rafting on your next vacation. It is located near Reno and North Lake Tahoe. White Water Tours will guide you on an exhilarating rafting trip down 7 miles of river white water. There are many Class 2-3 rapids and one exciting Class 3+ rapids. With their expert guides and some instruction this makes an excellent vacation activity for the whole family.
Nevada Vacation Spots #7:Take the family for a ranch vacation at Cottonwood Ranch in Elko County, Nevada. This is a working ranch where you can signup to help out and have fun. How much you do is up to you but there are cattle to round up and horses to drive along the trail to pasture. The big push comes in June with the six day horse drive. But its a fun experience and kids as young as 8 can participate. Along with the work there is the beautiful Nevada countryside and fresh air. And don’t forget about the hayrides, cookouts and sing-alongs.
NEVADA COUNTY HIKING
Bear River Bridge
Bear River, Nevada County
The Bear River forms the southern most border of Nevada County.
At the crossing of Bear River and Hwy 174 is a historic bridge, and there is also a great trail
for hiking there. It is a relatively easy, approximately two mile hike downstream.
There are several smaller trails branching off to the river for swimming, fishing,
or just relaxing. There is plenty of free parking.
Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Nevada County
To Start
Take Hwy. 20 west from Grass Valley towards Marysville.
Turn Right on Pleasant Valley Road and go about 8 miles until you reach the covered bridge.
Parking
Several parking lots are located where Pleasant Valley Road crosses the Yuba River.
Roadside parking is also available.
Hiking Distance
You can hike approximately 1.5 miles downstream (west) or upstream (east).
Downstream meanders along the Yuba River as it flows into the Englebright Reservoir.
Upstream goes along the river, and has some great swimming holes.
Features
Bridgeport is located on the far west side of Nevada County.
The beautiful Yuba River is perfect for winter rafting,
and in the summer there are several great places to swim.
Hiking is great all year long.
The historic covered bridge has been around since 1862,
and the old toll station road can still be seen today.
A lot of items have been preserved, and the entire place is rich with history.
Edward Crossing
Go north on Hwy 20, passed Nevada City. Turn left at Hwy 49.
Not too far up, take a left on North Bloomfield Rd and go about 8 miles
until you reach the river crossing. You can take a tail on either side of the river.
This hike is Easy to Moderate difficulty. Very scenic!
EMPIRE MINE HIKING TRAILS
This 784 acre State Park is close to downtown Grass Valley. The trails are relatively level
and wind through the pine-forested land that was once one of the largest working hardrock mines
in Nevada County. To get there, exit on Hwy 49 at Empire Street. Travel east for about one
mile, and you will arrive at the mine. Park in the main parking lot. There are 3 major trails to hike:
HARDROCK TRAIL - This 2 mile loop passes through the historic mining site.
Mountain bikes and horse back riding are are not permitted on this trail.
OSBORNE HILL TRAIL - This 5 mile loop winds through old mine sites with foundations.
The hike takes you through tall pines and along a year-round creek.
Horseback riding and mountain bikes are permitted on this trail.
UNION HILL TRAIL - This 5 mile loop lets you see old mine sites and the historic pipeline
that brought water to the mines. The whole hike is in a thick pine forest.
Horseback riding and mountain bikes are permitted on this trail.
INDEPENDENCE TRAIL
To Start
Take Hwy. 49 and go 5.5 miles north of Nevada City.
Parking
You can park in turnouts near the trailhead which is located about a half a mile south
of the Yuba River. Warning – Be careful with the traffic on Hwy 49.
Hiking Distance
You can go 2.5 miles downstream (west) or upstream (east).
The west trail offers a 4.3 mile loop along a swimming trail to Jones Bar Road
and then goes back up to Excelsior Canal and back to the start.
Features
There is Wheelchair Accessibility for 1.5 miles in each direction of the trailhead.
This trail follows the path of the Excelsior Canal which was built during the Gold Rush.
You’ll enjoy lots of wildflowers in the Spring.
NEVADA CITY TRAILS
DETAILED MAPS FOR THESE TRAILS CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE FOREST SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
AT 631 COYOTE ST, NEVADA CITY, CA, 95959
Augustine Agony Trail
START – Cement Hill Rd to Augustine Rd
Banner Mountain Bike Trail
START – Sacramento St & Freeway
Buckeye Loop Bike Trail
START – Cascade Shores General Store
Champion Mine Trail
START - Miner’s Foundry & Factory St
Deer Creek Trail
START – Nevada City Hwy & Providence Mine Rd
Round Mountain Trail
START – North Bloomfield Road & Rock Creek Road
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