GRASS VALLEY
TRAILS, LAKE, PARKS, GOLF/TENNIS
R E C R E A T I O N
Co ndon Park
Trails
Lake
EMPIRE MINE STATE HISTORIC PARK: Twelve
miles of trails that range from easy to an
all-day exploration. Hardrock, Osborn Hill
and Union Hill Trails all pass the remains of
former mining operations. See Page 35 for
directions to park, trail map available at
Visitor Center. (530) 273-8522;
empiremine.org
ROLLINS LAKE: Day use, hiking, boat rentals,
fishing, swimming, water-skiing, boat
ramps. Campgrounds: Long Ravine (530)
346-6166; Orchard Springs (530) 346-2212;
Peninsula (530) 477-9413; Greenhorn
(530) 272-6100. For lake access, from Grass
Valley take Hwy 174 approx. 8-11 miles to
several access points around lake.
LITTON TRAIL: Two miles one way, easy and
popular. Trailhead: Hughes Road, ¼ mile
south of Ridge Road, street parking. Can
also be accessed where trail crosses Sierra
College Drive near Fire Station ¼ mile from
East Main Street.
Public Parks
KENNY RANCH TRAILS: Wildflower Ridge
Trail 0.9 mile, Rough & Ready Ditch Trail 1.0
mile. Both easy. Full loop using both 2.6
miles. Trailheads near intersection of the
Rough & Ready Hwy. and Ridge Road, 1.4
miles from downtown Grass Valley.
Note: Detailed trail information
and maps on Bear Yuba Land Trust
website: bylt.org
CONDON PARK: Eighty acres, hiking trails
(info at bylt.org), disc golf course, arboretum, playground, pond, skate park, picnic
areas, on-leash dog trail, off-leash dog park.
Entrance on Minnie Street off Butler Street.
MEMORIAL PARK: Playground, picnic areas,
swimming pool, Veterans’ Memorial Wall.
Colfax Hwy. a few minutes from downtown
Grass Valley. 415 Central Ave.
DEVERE MAUTINO COMMUNITY PARK:
Playground, walking trail, tennis and
pickleball courts, picnic tables.
Alta Street between West Main Street
and Ridge Road.
NEVADA COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB:
Semi-private, 9 holes. Entrance 1040 E.
Main St., (530) 273-6436.
TENNIS COURTS: Memorial Park, Devere
Mautino Park (also pickleball).
WAYDE CARROLL
Golf/Tennis
Hell’s Half Acre Kenny Ranch Trail
ANDREW WRIGHT / LIGHTHAWKPHOTO
ANDREW WRIGHT / LIGHTHAWKPHOTO
Nevada County Country Club
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