About this spot
Hoyt's Crossing on the South Yuba River near Nevada City is a well-loved swimming and cliff-jumping stretch with granite slabs and deep emerald pools, reached by a short trail from North Bloomfield Road.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.