Hardrock Trail Entrance — Attraction in Grass Valley

Lots of dogs, people and horses today. The park has miles of trails, at least 6 mining ruins, a seasonal Creek and lots of wild flowers in the spring. Parking and trails are free and maps are available from the Empire Mine visitor center. The pictures show what is left of the hand rivited 22 inch diameter water pipe that was built in the 1880s to take water from the reservoir below the club house at the Empire Mine to the North Star Mine. The water was used to power both mines replacing...

The Hardrock Trail is part of the trail system of the Empire Mine State Park. But unlike the access at the park's main entrance to the historic mine structures, which can be found .7 miles down the road, this trail head has no entrance fee and features plenty of free parking. It offers easy access to a lovely, relatively flat, two-mile walk, with other trails branching off of it; a beautiful place to do some concentrated...

One of my most favorite places to go. So many great trails for Walking, jogging, dog walking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are all welcome here. I belive you have to contact empire mine regarding getting access for the horses. You can head to Empire Mine as well and check out our county's history in...