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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    The Alan Thiesen Trail begins at a small parking lot in the forested area of Grass Valley.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Some of the improvements to the area are plant rehabilitation and a bench for visitors to enjoy.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    The trail is an easy-to-follow single track that circles the small hill.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Tall trees surrounding the trail give the area a peaceful feeling.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Grass Valley's Alan Thiesen Trail is part of the Bear Yuba Land Trust.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Enjoying the forest along the trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    A bench offering a reflection point near the high point of the path.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Alan Thiesen Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Hikers looking for a steeper downhill with more gradual uphill should hike in a counter clockwise direction.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/18/2024
    Signs offer trail users direction at the intersections.

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