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Yankee Jim's Swimming Hole: A Swimming Hole In Northern California
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.
Yankee Jim's Swimming Hole: A Swimming Hole In Northern California
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.