Rock Creek Nature Trail
Nevada City
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October 27th, 2026
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The Rock Creek Nature trail is 0.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 20-3 and ends at Loop Trail; 09e09 Rock Creek Nature Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking Drive east 7 1/2 miles from Nevada City on Highway 20. Look for the Washington Ridge Conservation Camp sign on the left. Turn in here and follow the paved road for 1 mile. Turn left onto a gravel road that will take you another mile down into the canyon and parking lot. On the way out, follow the one-way road down canyon which brings you back to Highway 20 near the Five Mile House.
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GPS 39.29929, -120.93035
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- White Cloud Campground (Paid Public) 4.7 mi
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