This 3-Mile Hike In Northern California Leads To The Dreamiest Swimming Hole
Northern California is full of dreamy swimming holes that are perfect for a hot summer day. However, it can be a real pain to find one that isn’t super crowded. If you’re the type of person that likes some peace and quiet while swimming then you’ll want to check out the awesome swimming hole featured below. This spot requires a brief hike to get to it but you’ll realize it’s more than worth it once you see its beautiful blue-green water. This place may just become your new favorite swimming spot. Have you been to it?
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Are you looking for your next big summer adventure? Look no further than Yankee Jim's Swimming Hole near Colfax. Boasting waterfalls, vibrant turquoise water, and lush scenery, this swimming hole is the stuff of dreams and you need to see it.
Yankee Jim's Swimming Hole can be found within the Tahoe National Forest. The trail that leads you there is a three mile out-and-back trail that is rated as moderate. You'll find the trailhead at Yankee Jim's Bridge which you can access from the Canyon Way exit on Interstate 80.
You'll find a small parking lot near the bridge where you can park your vehicle before heading down to the swimming hole. The trail will lead you through the shaded hillsides which are full of vibrant colors. It's a lovely hike through an incredibly historic region.
The swimming hole and the bridge are both named after a 19th century miner who discovered gold in the area. Word got out and a small town started to grow in this area (also named after Yankee Jim). Unfortunately, Jim was quite the thief and ended up being hanged for his crimes years later.
Once you make it down to the swimming hole, you'll be struck by the incredible color of the water. The water is crystal clear and also boasts the most beautiful blue-green color. In some spots you can even see straight down to the bottom.
The swimming hole is part of Indian Creek which branches out from the North Fork of the American River. Beauty totally surrounds it. Large boulders around the swimming hole are perfect for jumping off of or lounging in the sun.
This little-known area can best be described as heaven on earth. Boasting tons of greenery and even a few waterfalls scattered around, you couldn't ask for a more scenic location to soak. Don't wait any longer. You'll want to visit this dreamy swimming hole before summer ends!
Doesn't this swimming hole look amazing? Check out the trail map of this hike here for more information.
What do you think of this dreamy swimming hole? The views are spectacular! Northern California is full of incredible swimming spots, but it’s hard to find one as unique as this secret underground swimming hole.
