Views on the Independence Trail East, along/above Hwy 49.We saw a lot of Sierra Newts, slowly ambling along the trail. They may or may not be poisonous, depending on the actual species. Looking down at the Yuba RiverThis huge rock over the trailWildflowers dotted along the trailThe trail has several bridges/catwalks, with lots of the structures soundly intact. Everything felt stable— there are a few boards missing, but nothing you can’t sidestep. Bridge over the Yuba RiverWe scooted down to check out the rocks under the footbridge. The water was warmer than expected (we expected icy melt, so a touch warmer than ‘blue lips in 10 seconds’), and it was a lovely, sunny scene.
😯Beautiful!💕