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Highway 49
The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. The main travel corridors are: Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.
Highway 49
Highway 49 travels through the Gold Country passing the Tahoe National Forest Headquarters in Nevada City. It travels north through Yuba County and then turns east and follows the North Yuba River through Sierra County. Many trail heads, campgrounds, river access points, resorts, and quaint gold rush towns are found along the length of Highway 49.
Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Highway 49
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Highway 49
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Highway 49
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Highway 49
- Brandy City Pond Trail
- Chapman Creek Trail
- Devils Postpile Trail
- Haypress Creek Trail
- Loves Falls
- Wild Plum Loop Trail
- Wild Plum PCT Trailhead
- Wild Plum Pct Access Trail
- Yuba Pass Campground
Backpacking
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Highway 49
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Highway 49
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Highway 49
Scenic Driving
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Highway 49