Looking for the best trails around Grass Valley?

Explore the best rated trails in Grass Valley, CA, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the North River Walk Trail and Bannister Bike Trail + Jim Jones Bridge Trail . With more than 31 trails covering 259 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Best Trails in Grass Valley

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26 Reviews
American River Parkway (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail)

Closure notice: The lower portion of the trail is closed from the Campus Commons Golf Course to the H Street Bridge and from the Route 51...

Length: 32 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
0 Reviews
Bannister Bike Trail + Jim Jones Bridge Trail

The Bannister Bike Trail and accompanying Jim Jones Bridge Trail make for a lovely short bike ride in the Sacramento suburbs. At its...

Length: 1.12 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
2 Reviews
Bannon Creek Parkway

The popular Bannon Creek Parkway runs through Jefferson Park and Bannon Creek Park, utilizing a scenic greenbelt throughout most of its...

Length: 1.3 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
1 Review
Dry Creek Greenway (CA)

Roseville’s Dry Creek Greenway is planned to one day span 4.25 miles through the southern neighborhoods of this central California town.

Length: 0.7 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
2 Reviews
Dry Creek Parkway

The Dry Creek Parkway is an enjoyable cycling and walking corridor through northern Sacramento County and southern Placer County that...

Length: 7.5 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
14 Reviews
El Dorado Trail

Passing through California’s historic Gold Rush country, the El Dorado Trail runs more than 35 miles from Camino west to the line between...

Length: 35.8 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
2 Reviews
Folsom Parkway Rail Trail

The Folsom Parkway Rail Trail extends from historic downtown Folsom to a connection with the Lake Natoma Trail north of US 50. The trail...

Length: 2.9 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
11 Reviews
Folsom South Canal Recreation Trail

The Folsom South Canal Recreation Trail provides a useful connection from southeast Sacramento County to the American River Bike Trail. The...

Length: 15.5 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt
5 Reviews
Humbug-Willow Creek Trail

The Humbug-Willow Creek Trail shows community at its best, offering plenty of sights, sounds, and activities as it snakes through the city...

Length: 15 mi
State: CA
Surface: Asphalt, Boardwalk

Recent Trail Reviews

Tahoe City Public Utility District Multi-Use Trail System

Commuter Trail with Benefits

July, 2025 by dmurphy52

My wife and I rode this path from Meeks Bay to Tahoe City and back. It's a decent trail, often just off the busy road that encircles Lake Tahoe. While it most definitely has some sections that are quite beautiful, a good part of the trail is more utilitarian: good for getting from point A to Point B, but not particularly scenic. The paved bike path does deviate onto some streets (watch the signage, which is adequate, carefully), but these streets are low traffic and relatively brief in length. The route is moderately hilly in parts, enough to test one's cardio capacity at times, and also enough to make it unsuitable in parts for young children. We're in our 70's, and though the ride got our heart rates up from time to time, we enjoyed the ride. Be aware that the weather can change suddenly. We rode the path one week after a somewhat freakish storm came up over the lake, creating 8 foot waves and resulting in some boating fatalities, as well as converting a summer (June) afternoon into a snowstorm (yes, really).

Pleasant Grove Creek Trail

Great Place for long run

June, 2025 by arrianelanuza

I used this app while running 10K today. This is great.

American River Parkway (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail)

My Local Favorite

March, 2025 by kawkaw999

this is a fantastic trail to have right outside my door pretty much. It’s multi use , but primarily it is used by joggers and bicyclists. I’ve been riding it for over 10 years and I never get tired of it. Every time I see something a little different or notice something, or something smells different or any number of other things. I go out to clear my head and take a little exercise and nature. I can’t tell you the number of interesting things that have happened out there but… quite a variety. I’ve seen all kinds of different birds and wildlife interesting people and various conveyances.

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