Tag: Yankee Jims Road
Yankee Jims Bridge: A Walk Through Placer County History
At first glance, Yankee Jims Bridge looks like a quiet backcountry crossing suspended above the North Fork American River. But this narrow bridge in Placer County stands on a route with roots deep in California’s Gold Rush era, when the nearby mining camp of Yankee Jim’s helped turn the surrounding canyon into an important...
Mexican Gulch Waterfall: a tropical paradise in Placer County
This waterfall is named after the Mexican Gulch region which is located about 0.6 miles south of Devils Canyon and Devils Falls. The Waterfall This two-tiered waterfall is best seen if you climb up the slippery rocks and walk about 15 feet toward the upper portion of the waterfall. Make sure you slowly walk across …...
Devils Falls: Giving the devil its due
Yankee Jims Road runs directly through this canyon on its way south to Foresthill. Along Yankee Jims road you will find Devils Falls located about 5.6 miles south of Colfax. The Waterfall Devils Falls is roughly 50 to 60 feet high. When flowing at its peak, the waterfall splits into two distinct streams of water. …...
Bunch Canyon Falls: a historical hiking adventure
It’s located on Bunch Canyon creek which flows through Bunch Canyon. This creek is historically significant due to its part in the gold rush era of Placer County. Bunch Creek History According to various historical accounts, after miners found gold along Bunch Creek a camp quickly sprung up. The camp, which was located about 1/2...
