Independence Trail East is a 4.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Nevada City, California that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
wheelchair friendly
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
forest
river
views
wildlife
I needed a flat trail and this served the purpose for sure! The scenery en route was pretty boring, but the swimming hole you get to at the end is incredible! Heads up, clothing optional swimming, if that's your thing or it isn't.
Definitely better views than the West trail. Had to scare a rattlesnake off the trail. Very flat, easy walk.
lots of beautiful views of the yuba river an easy trail to walk, but the west side is much better
This was a lovely hike, flat except for the beginning which involves stairs. We didn't go all the way to the end, but I would next time. We took our dogs, it's allowed here, which was really nice for all of us.
Trail was open today. Very pretty. Some wet areas but not bad. If you don't like heights this trail Might not be for you.
Boring and stupid. Go to west trail not east.
East is still closed even barricaded off by State Parks. Someone please comment when it's back open.
Nice easy fun trail
Scenic, very easy but buggy at the end of summer.
Scenic, very easy but buggy at the end of Summer, so we turned around before reaching the end.