We welcome you to join us on our monthly collaboration with Folk Trails Hiking Club.  Each month founder Jesse Locks will organize and lead a local history hike.  See below for the 2019 schedule.

Folks Trails Hiking Club and Outside Inn/Inn Town Campground invites history and nature lovers of all ages to join them on an urban hike through historic Nevada City and its outlying neighborhoods. Led by Jesse Locks, a California Naturalist and founder of Folk Trails Hiking Club, these hikes are perfect for both residents and visitors looking for a deeper understanding and connection to this beautiful and unique corner of the world.  

May-September the hikes begin at the Inn Town Campground, 9 Kidder Court, Nevada City and October-April they start at the Outside Inn, 575 Broad Street, Nevada City. Non-guests should park on New Mohawk Road and walk across the street to the campground, or if the hike starts at the Outside Inn, somewhere in downtown Nevada City.

Each hike varies from 2-4 miles, Please bring water, snacks if needed, proper footwear, dress in layers and of course, your camera. We’ll be walking during “magic hour” meaning perfect photos! The hike is free and open to anyone who’s interested in joining. 

(*always the second Thursday of the month unless noted otherwise)

February 14 @ 3-5pm – The Hills of Nevada City CANCELLED due to weather

March 14 @ 4-6pm – Hirschman’s Pond

April 11 @ 4-6pm – Architecture of Nevada City 

May 9 @ 4-6pm – Trees of Nevada City 

June 13 @ 6-8pm – Prospect Hill, Pioneer Park & Pine Grove Cemetery 

July 11 @ 6-8pm – Tribute Trail along Deer Creek (summer on the trail)

August 8 @ 6-8pm – Forged at the Foundry

September 12 @ 5-7pm – Forest Bathing with special guest leader Wander Pathways

October 10 @ 4-6pm – Fall Colors Walk

Friday, November 1 @ 3:30-6pm – Day of the Dead Hike to Historic Cemeteries co-led with Nevada County Cemetery District’s Matt Melugin

December 12 @ 4-6pm – Holiday Lights Tour and Stories of Christmas’ Past in Nevada County