Kneebone Beach Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Family stroll to popular swimming hole upstream on river’s south shore. Site of old resort, once featuring a dance pavilion, dressing rooms, and concrete blockhouse that was used to keep ice cream cold.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 560’-580’ |
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DIRECTIONS:
To Kneebone Beach Trail
Topographic Map: French Corral. From Visitor Center parking, follow trail upriver under concrete bridge.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
Nice stroll and nice place to take kids, just to 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.
