This 20-mile portion of the south fork of the Yuba River canyon streaches from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park to Bridgeport. Visitors can pan for gold, or explore the trails leading to such historic mining sites as the Miner's Tunnel or Jones Bar.
Visitors can enjoy swimming and hiking, wildflowers and historic sites.
The park, north of Nevada, is located off Highway 49. The park is accessible at Edwards Crossing, Purdon Crossing, Highway 49 and Bridgeport. The trail features waterfalls, scenic vistas, and a gentle switchback descent to a mountain stream. There are restrooms with full wheelchair access at several points along the trail. Winter and Spring weather conditions can cause the trail to become muddy and impassable for wheelchairs.