Cemetery/Virginia Turnpike Loop Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Several interpretive signs make this a family stroll with a great swimming hole at the end (but watch for posted areas below the bridge); no dogs allowed.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 570’-540’-570’ |
|
DIRECTIONS:
To Cemetery/Virginia Turnpike Loop Trail
Topographic Map: French Corral.
Follow signs from Visitor Center parking.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
Nice stroll and nice place to take kids, just too short to be thought of as a "hike."
Historic Sites (Rating: Exceptional)
The Bridgeport site in the South Yuba River State Park is an outstanding depiction of Gold Rush history. The wooden bridge has been maintained to look it much as it did in 1862 when it was constructed. It is the longest, single-span, arch-truss, covered bridge in North America. Stroll across it, take pictures, learn more from the sign-panels and especially from the Visitor Center. Perfect place for kids. You can even take a lesson on how to pan for gold much as the miners did it. Call: (530) 432-2546.
The trail leads by the Kneebone family cementary. They ran the Kneebone Resort a short distance upriver. The markers are history etched into stone. Pay respects but don't touch.
