intermediate
Nevada City, California, United States
Purdon's Crossing
A river crossing spot in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Nevada City offering cool freshwater swimming in a scenic canyon setting. This intermediate to advanced spot suits swimmers comfortable with river currents and rocky bottom conditions. The area experiences significant seasonal water level changes, so check conditions before visiting in late summer.
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Purdon's Crossing
39.3268, -121.0446
Details
- Location
- Nevada City, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 39.3268, -121.0446