Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
The trailhead is located at a sizable ORV staging area. For those with cars without high clearance, you can park on the shoulder of Eagle Lakes Rd.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Following an ORV trail, the hike is along a course that alternates between dusty flat sections and technical rocky sections.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
A sign marks where the trail veers off of the more popular Fordyce Lake Rd.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Areas of the hike can be very technical, though usually not steep.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Scenic stretches of forest offer a quiet sense of distance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Meadows viewed from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
At just over 2 miles in, there are several marked backcountry camp sites near the Yuba River.
Shaun Hunter
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07/31/2025
The South Yuba River, which hikers can cross to continue on, or can make the end point of an out-and-back hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Despite the forested environment, be aware of who you might stumble across on the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Forested areas along the loop hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
Views peak out from a few sections of the 5.8 mile hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/31/2025
The second Yuba River crossing on the trail to loop back toward the trailhead.