Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
Overlooking the old Highway 49 bridge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
The trailhead parking area is at the edge of the old Highway 49 bridge, now a pedestrian crossing over the South Yuba River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
A couple of picnic benches sit along the path before the Hoyt Trail leaves the bridge area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
The Hoyt Trail begins at the northeast end of the pedestrian bridge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
Views of the Highway 49 Crossing area from the start of the Hoyt Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
The Hoyt Trail usually sticks to a singletrack path perched on the hillside a short distance above the river.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
A few steep side trails leave the main trail and cut down to the river.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
A sign warning that there may be a little bit of nudity at Hoyt Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
From the signed fork, the trail begins a shady climb up the hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
The trail gains over 100 feet in just over 1.6 miles, passing dry and shady brush.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
Views down to the South Yuba River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/05/2018
A flat grassy area at the top of the Hoyt Trail is somewhat anticlimactic following the scenic trail and picturesque river beaches that can be reached by it.