2016-2017 Nevada County Gold Magazine | Page 39

 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 N E VA D A C O U N T Y G O L D . c o m 39