Flume 28 along the Independence Trail.
Flume 28 along the Independence Trail.
The ADA-accessible Independence Trail follows the path of the Excelsior Canal, built during the Gold Rush.
Viewpoint of the South Yuba River form the Independence Trail.
Bark of a madrone tree (Arbutus menziesii) along the Independence Trail.
Much of the trail uses old converted wooden flumes as the path.
Flume 28 extends around Rush Creek canyon, elevating this section of trail.
Flume 28 along the Independence Trail.
A flume-trail leading down to Rush Creek.
Cascading pools along Rush Creek.
Rush Creek Canyon.