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As remote and sparsely populated as Sierra training to keep current on their skills & County is, we have a great Volunteer base. certifications. Even part-time residents can join Volunteer Fire Departments are located in the fire department, stop by the local firehouse. Alleghany, Pike, Downieville, Sierra City, Sattley, Calpine, Sierraville & Loyalton. Many At the sound of the siren, fire personnel of the towns also have active Fire Auxiliaries including EMT’s and First Responders show up, which are constantly putting on functions to seemingly out of nowhere to take care of you. support the Fire Departments. So while vacationing or visiting the area, Fire departments have ongoing training for the play safe, but if faced with an emergency, rest firefighters, and the EMT’s have continuous assured, help is right around the bend. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, most, if not all events have been cancelled or postponed through June and July 2020. We advise you to contact the organization/event coordinator(s) by phone or email before planning to attend an event in Sierra SIERRA COUNTY TRAIL GUIDE County in 2020. You may also contact the Chamber by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www. sierracountychamber.com for any additional information. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this very difficult time for all of us. Check Local Ranger station for additional trail information. May 2020 July 17 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into
the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Top elevation Distance, X-Country ski Snowmobiling Groomed trails Hiking Biking Equine OHV Easy Moderate Difficult May 23 - Gazebo & Bright Bridge Dedication, 7pm, rd. trip Lions Park, Downieville. Postponed – new date to Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! Henness Pass Road 4900 varies n n n n n n be determined. Email: downievillebrewfest@gmail. $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact com for more information. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org. This Lafayette Ridge Bike Trail 5700 30 mi n n n event has been cancelled. May 23 - Milton Gottardi Museum Opens. 605 Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail 5 mi n n n School Street, Loyalton. Closed in winter, but can July 17 - Aug 2 - California State Fair. Come visit RIDGE be opened by appointment. Contact Jackie Mitchell, the Sierra County exhibit and vote for us! Cal Expo. Brandy City Pond Trail 3600 2 mi n n n n 993-4012 or Loyalton City Hall, 993-6750. Call the Sacramento. This event has been cancelled. Chimney Rock Trail 6800 8 mi n n n n Museum Curator or the City of Loyalton to confirm July 18 - Kid’s Fishing Derby. Packer Lake. Sign ups Devil’s Postpile Trail 6000 0.2 mi n n the exact opening date. start at 8am and event concludes at Noon. Rods, reels May 23 - Sierra Valley Event Center & Skateboard and bait are provided. Prizes and raffle included. Empire Creek Trail 6800 5 mi n n n n Park. Open all year round. Road A24, Loyalton Contact Marilyn Tierney 288-3231. This event has Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail 4000 8 mi n n n n n n Mary Davey been cancelled. May 25 - Memorial Day Weekend - Kentucky Mine First Divide 3400 4 mi n n n n & Museum Opens. Sierra City. Free Concert 11am- Contact Jim Johnston at 289-3379 This event has been July 18 - Downieville Mountain Brewfest scheduled Halls Ranch Trail 4400 11 mi n n n n 4pm. 862-1310. Opening has been delayed. cancelled. for July 18 has been cancelled due to COVID-19, in June 26 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. an effort to keep our residents and visitors safe. As Lavezzola Creek 5400 7 mi n n n n n n June 2020 RIVER CANYON Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie an alternative, we are hosting a Virtual Mountain North Yuba Trail 3000 15 mi n n n n June 13 - Recycled Relics Car Show-N-Shine. Open experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The Brewfest that can be enjoyed in the comfort of Poker Flat OHV Trail 6 mi n n to all makes, models and years. 9am-3pm Loyalton. popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. your home. So, grab your favorite beer, sit back Contact www.eastsierravalleychamber.com, info@ 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact 289-9822 or www. and sign in to watch the first virtual Downieville Red Oak Canyon OHV Trail 10 mi n n n n eastsierravalleychamber.com, or 993-0247 for more Mountain Brewfest. This event is a FREE on-line sierracountyartscouncil.org. This event has been Second and Third Divide Trails 4400 7 mi n n n n n n info http://www.californiacarclubs.comhttp://www. event beginning at 1 pm. Representatives from our
cancelled. californiacarshows.org. This event has been cancelled. breweries are invited to be panelists to provide short Haypress Creek Trail 5800 6 mi n n n June 29 - Music At The Kentucky Mine. The Good updates on their brands and how their breweries are June 14 - Kentucky Mine & Museum – Summer PCT North to Loves Falls 5000 4 mi n n n Bad. 7:30pm 862-1310 for info. This event has been handling the current market and challenges. The Celebration at the Mine. Free Concert. 12 Noon- cancelled. Brewfest Chairperson will provide a short overview PCT/Wild Plum Loop Trail 4800 2.5 mi n n n 4pm. 862-1310 for info This event has been and history of Downieville, along with an update on July 2020 SIERRA Sierra Buttes Lookout via PCT 8600 5 mi n n n
cancelled. BUTTES how this small mountain town is coping with this
June 15 & 16 - Underground Gold Miners Museum July 3 – Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Come situation. To register: visit www.downievillebrewfest. Chapman Creek Trail 6400 3 mi n n n n 8th Annual Gold Show 10am-5pm share your talent on the stage of the Historic Yuba com and follow instructions to access the Zoom Haskell Peak Trail 8100 3 mi n n n n Native gold display from the Alleghany District and Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. webinar. See you next year in Downieville!
sierracountyartscouncil.org. This event has been PASS Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail 6700 9 mi n n n n
beyond. Alleghany. Admission $2. YUBA July 24 & 25 - Christian Encounter Ministries www.undergroundgold.com or 287-3223 for info. cancelled. Agony Ride around Sierra Valley. Contact 268-0877 Yuba Pass area 6700 100 mi n n n n n n This event has been cancelled. July 4 - Downieville 4th of July Parade & Foot or www.agonyride.org Big Boulder 6200 3 mi n n n n n June 19 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into Races. Noon. Watch it coming and going up and down CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR July 25 - Wine in the Woods. Sorracco’s Gardens, the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Main Street. All parade entries welcome! Enter your Butcher Ranch Trail 4300 8 mi n n n n n 203 Main St., Sierra City. 3pm-6pm. Taste a variety Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! kids, dogs, families, cars. It’s exciting for all ages! Be of premium wines accompanied by delicious food in a Deer Lake OHV Trail 6 mi n n $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact creative. The ultimate small town parade ends with the beautiful garden setting. $30. Benefits Sierra County n n n 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org. This infamous “Downieville Fireless Fireworks”! Enter the Deer Lake Trail 7100 5 mi Search and Rescue and Sierra City Volunteer Fire event has been cancelled. foot races down Main Street. All ages welcome from Gold Lake Road 17 mi n n n n n n one to one hundred. Pull up a curb and watch the Department. Featuring music by Oso Blue. Contact June 20- Tour De Manure. The 12th Annual Tour de fun. Family fun in a traditional small town celebration 862-1580 for tickets and info. This event has been Gold Valley OHV Trails 15.6 mi n n Manure, Sierra Valley Metric Century Ride is a benefit cancelled. style. Contact Mindy Strine 530-955-5710 regarding LAKES BASIN Lakes Basin Ridge Trail 6800 24 mi n n n for the Sierraville Volunteer Fire & Rescue. The tour festivities over the holiday weekend and parade entries. July 25 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. begins between 8am and 9am at the firehouse, located Packer Lake Trail 6400 11 mi n n n This event has been cancelled. Red Dirt Ruckus. 7:30 pm. 862-1310. This event has at 102 E. Main Street, Sierraville, 25 miles north of n n n n n been cancelled. Pauley Creek Trail 4400 7 mi Truckee on California Hwy 89. The Tour offers a July 4 - Loyalton 4th of July Parade. 9am. Main Sand Pond Interpretive Trail 6000 0.8 mi n n 30 mile out and back ride as well as 42 and 62 mile Street. Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 or 993-4379. This July 30 - Aug 2 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. loops. Cyclists will enjoy a complimentary T shirt, event has been cancelled. Cross country and downhill race, music & street Sardine Lakes Overlook 7100 6.4 mi n n n faire. Downieville. 289-3010. This event has been live music, SAG wagons, and rest stop food and drink. July 4 - Rotary Club of Loyalton Auction & BBQ. Buttes Lookout via Tamarack Lakes 8600 7 mi n n n The BBQ will be catered by “When Pigs Fly,” based Immediately following 4th of July Parade. Rotary cancelled. Summit Lake OHV Trails 5 mi n n in Sierraville. Register at Active.com or download Park. Smithneck Road, Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 July 31 - Movie Night Sponsored by Santa Cruz registration form from www.tourdemanure.org. For n n n n or 993-4379. This event has been cancelled. Bicycles. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 8pm 289-9822. Tamarack Lakes Trail 7000 8.4 mi more information visit www.tourdemanure.org or This event has been cancelled. Upper Salmon Lake Trail 7100 4 mi n n n [email protected], or Mike Blide at 530-320- July 4 - Downieville Independence Day Celebration 5711. This event has been cancelled for 2020. Plans BBQ and Street Dance. Fireman’s Muster. BBQ Upper Sardine Lake 6000 7 mi n n n n n n are underway for the event to be scheduled for June dinner hosted by the Downieville Fire Department n n n n 19, 2021. Auxiliary at the Community Hall. In the evening, Badenaugh Trail 8800 4 mi dance the night away at a family-fun street dance Bald Ridge Loop 6400 18 mi n n June 20 – Trail Daze – New XC Route on Pack provided by the DVFD. 530-955-5710. This event Saddle for Downieville Classic. 8:30 am. Contact has been cancelled. Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail 6600 18 mi n n Yuba Expeditions Downieville 289-3010 for info. This Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail 5800 0.5 mi n n event has been cancelled. July 5 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & Greet. 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk located at the Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails 90 mi n n n n June 21 - Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Downieville. corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails 110 mi n n n n n n A family day experience! Fish the Yuba and Downie eastsierravalleychamber.com Rivers! Registration starts at 7am at Sierra Hardware Mt. Lola Trail 9200 19 mi n n n n July 11 - Kentucky Mine Concert Series. Co- Store, Downieville. Open to kids ages 14 and younger. n n n SIERRA VALLEY Overlook Trail 6100 1 mi Bring your own gear. Fish must be measured and sponsored by Sierra County Historical Society and Sierra weighed by noon at Sierra Hardware Store. Prizes County Arts Council. Mumbo Gumbo. Kentucky Mine Pass Creek Loop 6800 12 mi n n n Amphitheater Sierra City. 7:30 pm. 862-1310. This awarded at 1pm. First place - $75; Second place - $50; Treasure Mountain Loop 7800 25 mi n n n Third place - $25; and lots of give-a-ways! Join the fun. event has been cancelled. Wheeler Loop 6400 5 mi n n Mike Carnahan To get updated information on the Calendar of events, go to www.sierracountychamber.com, William Creek/Gold Lake Trail 17 mi n n n n n email [email protected], or call 800-200-4949 Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail 6200 1 mi n n August 2020 determined. 1pm Public welcome to attend. 862-1310 warmth of the Downieville Community Hall. Enjoy for info good food, unique shops and the enchanting historic July 30 - Aug 2 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. Main Street decorated with holiday lights. Sponsored September 29 - Sierra Valley Art and Ag Trail. A Cross country and downhill race, music & street by the Downieville Fire Auxiliary. Contact Mindy free self-guided tour of market farms and working faire. Downieville. 289-3010. This event has been Strine 530-955-5710 for more info cancelled. ranches (many featuring 100+ year old dairy barns) and other historic buildings where local artists and December 5 – Pet Parade for Animal Relief Fund. August 2 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & Greet. their works of every color - wood, paint, glass, ceramic, Noon. Downieville Firehouse 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk at the corner metal, fiber and more - are hosted for the day. Start December 5 - Downieville School Holiday Show of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. the day at one of three “Trailhead” information centers & Baked Goods Auction. 5pm. Yuba Theater. eastsierravalleychamber.com located near entry points to Sierra Valley. Be sure to Downieville. 289-3473 August 7 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step purchase a keepsake event passport to join in the fun into the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience of collecting stamps from sites and artists along the December 5 - Loyalton’s Christmas Crafts Fair. at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, Trail. Contact www.SierraValleyAgArtTrail.org Assembly of God Church Hall. Loyalton. Two floors of fantastic shopping. 10am-4pm too! $7 suggested donation. Downieville 7:30 pm. October 2020 Contact 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil. December 5 - Loyalton Senior Center Soup Kitchen. org. This event has been cancelled. October 3 - Swing for the Schools Golf 301 First St. Serving from 5pm-8pm 993-4770 Tourney. Plumas Pines Golf Resort. Contact www. August 8 – Music at the Yuba Theatre. TBA SierraSchoolsFoundation.org December 5 - Loyalton Christmas Tree Lighting. Downieville. 7:30pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. Held at Dusk. Free rides on the fire trucks. Rotary of sierracountyartscouncil.org. This event has been October 10 - Oktoberfest. Street crafts fair, live music, Loyalton serving refreshments. cancelled. brats & sauerkraut along with fresh squeezed apple cider. 10am-4pm. Downtown Sierra City. 289-3417 December 5 - Spaghetti Dinner. Golden West August 12-16 - Plumas Sierra County Fair. Theme Dining, Loyalton. Bring a new or gently used toy for “Young at Heart.” Come visit us at the Chamber October 16 & 17 - Sierra Turnpike Players free dinner booth. Fun & games! A good old-fashioned country Performance. A melodrama featuring local talent. fair. Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds. Quincy. Fun for everyone! Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 7:00 December 19 - Sierra City Children’s Christmas 283-6272 pm. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Potluck & Party. Sierra City Community Hall. 6pm. 862-1347 August 15 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra October 18 - Forest City Annual Applefest and City. One Grass Two Grass. 7:30 pm. 862-1310. This General Meeting, 9-11 am meeting. 11am-5pm cider January 2021 pressing, stamp mill demos, (ECV), apple dessert event has been cancelled. January 16 - Crab Feed. Sponsored by the Sierra contest, raffle, potluck, local musicians, t-shirts and City Fire Auxiliary. Community Hall. Sierra City. August 29 - E Clampus Vitus - E.C.V. Fall Doins. note cards for sale. Call Cheryl Durrett at 287-3133 Convention & Annual Meeting. Tin Cup Diggins. 862-1580 Downieville. www.downie1849.com October 25 - Harvest Market Pumpkin Carving FEBRUARY 2021 Meet & Greet. 9am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk August 29 - Native Daughter’s Ice Cream Social. located at the corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, February 13 - Cabin Fever Spaghetti Feed. Noon. Native Daughter’s Hall, 320 Commercial Street, Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com Downieville Community Hall. Downieville. Downieville. Annual fund raising event featuring delicious homemade cookies and a competition for October 30 - Downieville School Halloween February 13 - Home Grown Talent. Come the best homemade ice cream. Raffle. For entry and Carnival. Downieville. 289-3473 share your talent on the stage of the Historic Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. event information, contact Karen Galan, 289-3595 or October 31 – Buckstar. The Old School sierracountyartscouncil.org Earlene Folsom 289-3530. Come taste and vote for Gymnasium. Alleghany. Contact www. your favorite delectable frozen treat! undergroundgold.com or [email protected] MARCH 2021 August 31 - 4th Annual Yuba River Rib Cook-Off. for further information. March 6 - Chili Cook-Off. Top of the Yuba Pass. And Street Dance. Main Street, Downieville. Come November 2020 289-3262 taste the variety! Cash prizes! Jenny Varn 530-913- 7902 or email [email protected] to sign up to November 7 - E.C.V. Candle Light Doins. March 12 & 13 - Cowboy Poetry & Music. enter and for more info Grandiose evening initiation for gentlemen over 50. Sierra Valley Grange Hall. Vinton. Friday Show Main Street, Downieville. www.downie1849.com at 7:30pm. Friday Dinner - Corn Beef & Cabbage. September 2020 Saturday Matinee 2pm. Saturday Evening November 11 - Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Gathering September 4 – Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step Show 7:30pm. Saturday Dinner Roast Beef. OF EVENTSCALENDAR at Noon with lunch afterwards. Bell Tower. Contact [email protected] or www. into the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience Downieville at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, sierravalleygrange.org for tickets and info November 14 - Jolly Holiday Bazaar. 9am-3pm. too! $7 suggested donation. Downieville. 7:30pm. March 13 - Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner. 6pm. Sierra City Community Hall. 862-1580 Contact 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil. Sierra City Community Hall. 862-1580 org. This event has been cancelled. November 26 - Miss Jody’s Thanksgiving Dinner. APRIL 2021 September 6 - Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. A holiday dining event at the Downieville Community Come share your talent on the stage of the Historic Hall for all locals, visitors and families. Sponsored April 2, 3 & 4 - Banff Mountain Film Festival Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or by the Downieville Lions Club, the United Methodist World Tour. Enjoy thrilling mountain adventure and www.sierracountyartscouncil.org for info. This event and the Assembly of God Churches. All donations world culture from across the globe in the Historic has been cancelled. and contributions benefit the Western Sierra Food Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 289-9822 or www. Bank. Dinner served from 1pm-4pm. Donations of sierracountyartscouncil.org September 6 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra turkeys, hams, desserts and money are needed and City. The Sweet Lillies. 2pm 862-1310 for info. This April 24 - Native Daughter’s Mad Hatter Tea can be given or ordered at the Downieville Grocery event has been cancelled. Party. Native Daughter’s Hall, Downieville. Fund- Store and the Sierra City Country Store. Volunteers raiser benefits the preservation of the historical and are needed to help set up, cook turkeys, desserts September 6 – Country Market Bazaar Meet & treasured 1864 building in Downieville. $10 donation 9am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk located and all the trimmings and serve on Thanksgiving Greet. to enjoy cakes, cookies, sandwiches, teas and other at the corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, . Day. Contact Liz Fisher 289-3632 or Ann Hutchison Loyalton delicacies prepared by the sisters of Naomi Parlor www.eastsierravalleychamber.com for info. 862-1052 #36. Drawing for wonderful prizes. Unique hats are September 11 & 12 - Sierra City Big City Rod November 26 - Full free Thanksgiving dinner. optional but encouraged! Contact 289-3595 Run & Car Party. 100+ hot rods, muscle & vintage Loyalton Senior Center. 3pm. 993-4770 MAY 2021 cars. Live music, raffle, poker walk & over 40 unique November 26 - Turkey Trot. Loyalton City Park. 1 awards from local businesses. Sierra City. 862-1170 May 1 - Springtime Ladies Champagne Luncheon. or 2 mile fun run/walk. 9am. Contact Amy Filippini, Celebrate Mother’s Day. Sierra City Community Hall. September 12 – Annual Calpine Marketplace. 993-4182 862-1580 10am to 4pm. Calpine Community Park, 131 County December 2020 Road, Calpine. Professional vendors, classic car & May 8 - Cancer Awareness Walk. Registration at truck show, BBQ, all day raffle, bake sale, kids' corner December 5 - Holiday on Main Street Craft Show. 8:30am. Walks begin at 9am at Downieville School with prizes, dunk tank & live music. 530-616-0630 Come celebrate holiday magic in Downieville. 10am- Gym. Lunch, raffle and educational information for info 4pm. Take a free ride with Santa Claus in a historic included. Contact Downieville School 289-3473 fire engine. Free stockings for the little ones. Listen September 13 - Sierra County Historical May 15 – Downieville Clean Up Day. Gold Rush to Christmas music as you shop the vendors in the Society Annual Meeting & Picnic. Location to be Park. 8am-Noon 1 CONTENTS Calendar of Events..... Inside cover & Page 1 Welcome to Sierra County...... 2 49 Things to do in Sierra County...... 3 Sierra County Est. 1852...... 4 Sierra County Churches...... 5 Pliocene Ridge...... 6 River Canyon...... 7 Sierra Buttes...... 8 Lakes Basin Recreation Area...... 9 Sierra Valley...... 10 What To Do in Sierra County...... 11–21 Sierra County Map...... 22-23 What To Do in Sierra County...... 24-25 Dine & Drink...... 26 Shopping & Activities...... 27-29 POPULATION Lodging...... 30-31 1850 1860 1997 2000 2009 Services...... 32-33 3,741 7,340 3,360 3,555 3,174 Health & Medical...... 33-34 Local Businesses & Event Ads...... 35-43 Lodging Matrix...... 44 WELCOME TO SIERRA COUNTY Trails Matrix...... Inside Cover Sierra County is located in the heart of the photographs. Spring melts the tapestry of a northern section of the Sierra Nevada. It winter blanket, then gracefully captures the MILEAGE CHART remains today much as it was 150 years ago fields and rock crevices with a rainbow of Reno to Loyalton______42 miles (Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49) when the gold-seeking argonauts worked color. Golds, reds, and yellows of fall adorn Reno to Sierraville______60 miles the rivers and mountains in search of their the alpine forests, river canyons, valleys, and (Hwy I-80, Hwy 89) fortune in gold. The rivers run free and the mountain peaks. These beautiful mountain Reno to Sierra City______79 miles forests and meadows wrap their beauty highways wander through some of the finest (Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49) around mountains that defy contemporary winter recreation sites in California. Sacramento to Downieville______99 miles (I-80, Hwy 49) development. It’s beautiful in all seasons. Sacramento to Sierra City______107 miles Here shopping and dining is enjoyed in (I-80, Hwy 49) Sierra County provides recreation year-round, historic setting. Amenities range from Nevada City to Downieville______44 miles (Hwy 49) and the scenery that sparkles with each new campgrounds to lodging in comfortable Nevada City to Sierra City______56 miles season. For all its wilderness and pristine historic buildings with modern conveniences, (Hwy 49) beauty, Sierra County is easily accessible all surrounded by the rugged beauty of Loyalton to Downieville______49 miles (Hwy 49) throughout the year. All major highways in mountain forests, lakes, and rivers. Truckee to Sierraville______30 miles the county are maintained and plowed during (Hwy 89) snowfall. Sierra County is rich with beauty, natural Truckee to Sierra City______49 miles resources and friendly people, but it (Hwy 89, Hwy 49) has even more to offer. The Washoe and Downieville to Sierra City______12 miles (Hwy 49) STAY IN TOUCH! Maidu Indians, early gold miners, loggers Quincy to Calpine______49 miles Keep an eye on us through a webcam ,and ranchers left us with a priceless (Hwy 70, Hwy 89) #1 any day, any time. possession—a window to the past. Historic San Francisco to Sierra City_____ 202 miles sierracountrystore.com buildings provide a rare and unique look (I-80, Hwy 49) bassetts-station.com/WebCam.html More info: into American history as it spans time From Truckee: Hwy 89 N to Hwy 49 S and into the present. When you visit, From the Bay Area: I-80 E to Auburn then Fishing, hiking and camping are available be prepared to take a step back, feel the Hwy 49 N through Grass Valley. STAY IN TOUCH! for all levels 1of Kinteresteep an eye onand us th rouability.gh a webcam Much of adventure, sense the struggle, and experience # any day, any time. If you want to travel on unpaved roads while Sierra County is locatedsierracountr ystowithinre.com the Tahoe the excitement of gold fever. Imagine the exploring Sierra County, it is recommended that More info: bassetts-station.com/WebCam.html you drive a high clearance 4WD vehicle. National Forest and residents and visitors human spirit as it worked its way through this
Highways 49 & 89 are usually open all year even when alike benefit from the campgrounds, picnic rugged country by foot or on horseback. You interstates are closed due to snow conditions. Call Caltrans can almost hear the sound of creaking wheels at 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions or check areas, incredible nature experiences, and online at: www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi historic sites. and braying mules. Stop, listen, look.
Produced by the Bring your camera! Each season has its own Let others in on the secret—it’s all here in the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce 800-200-4949 character of beauty that can be captured in playground of the Sierra. www.sierracountychamber.com Design & production by Design Works No gasoline is available in Downieville or Sierra City. Gasoline is available along Highway Printing by Capitol Graphics, Inc., 49 in Camptonville during business hours. Gasoline is available at Bassetts Station (5 Sacramento, CA. miles from Sierra City) during regular business hours. Over the Yuba Pass on Highway 49, A BIG thank you to the local photographers gasoline is available 24/7 at Sierraville Service Station & Country Store, 126 Lincoln St./ who have so graciously donated their work. Highway 49 in Sierraville and at White’s Sierra Station, 508 Main St./Highway 49, Loyalton. Many sell their prints if contacted and Do not rely on GPS or online map directions when traveling in Sierra County. several are locally available in galleries and 2 shops, hint hint. Refer to the map in the center of this publication. 49 Things to do along Hwy 49 in Sierra County Sierra County is full of surprises, delights and fun adventures...Keep an eye out for the number in a circle, sprinkled throughout this Visitors Guide, for tips, ideas, and suggestions for things to do or see. Remember these are only 49 wonderful things to do in Sierra County. To see more adventures, visit www.sierracountychamber.com or eastsierravalleychamber.com.
The rugged Sierra Nevada is paramount in the mountains and canyons of Sierra County. The rivers, lakes, and forests combined provide recreational opportunities and scenic beauty all year long. To help you explore all that Sierra County has to offer, we have divided this visitors guide into sections representing five distinct regions or areas:
The Pliocene Ridge runs west-east along the southern end of the If you continue on Hwy 49 over the Yuba Pass, at 6,702 ft., you county, straddling a ridge where Henness Pass Road runs at an drop into the majestic Sierra Valley. Situated at approximately elevation around 5,000 ft. 5,000 ft. this is one of the largest sub-alpine valleys in the U.S., famous for its history of ranching and amazing wetlands—a stop The River Canyon is the western middle part of the county, over for thousands of migratory birds each season. the area from where Highway 49 crosses the North Yuba River and starts running parallel to the river past Goodyears Bar and Welcome to the best kept secret of the Sierra Nevada. through Downieville all at around 2,000–3,000 ft.
As the highway climbs in elevation up the North Yuba River Canyon, you come into the Sierra Buttes area, where Loganville and Sierra City sit at the foot of the Buttes at about 4,200 ft. The Buttes themselves are almost 8,600 ft.
At Bassetts, Highway 49 meets the Gold Lake Highway which meanders around the north-east side of the Sierra Buttes, taking visitors to the Lakes Basin recreation area, where over 45 alpine lakes provide year-round recreation and scenic beauty.
RAISE YOUR GLASS… HIKE TO A WATERFALL… TAKE A STROLL… 9 and toast the many hearty 8 There are many waterfalls to be 6 through one of Sierra County’s historic towns # souls that came before us. As 4 found throughout the county, but one # 2 that you’ll find along Historic Route Hwy 49. The you enter one of the old Gold Rush-Era #in particular is an especially easy hike: Loves best way to experience California’s Gold Rush history is saloons that found their home along Falls, just east of Sierra City. As you head to explore our wonderful towns and rural areas. Also look Hwy 49, you will step back to a time of out of town going east, watch for a brown on the map for old ghost towns, though beware, many “free for all” feverish migration, where Pacific Crest Trail sign on your right. A bit are accessible only with a 4WD vehicle and reading a the merchants were the ones who further and you will see a large area to pull paper map. GPS doesn’t work well around here; neither made their fortune. over and park on the right-hand side. To do cellphones. your right you will see two large trees with a chain running between them. Beyond the RED, WHITE & BLUE… chain you will find a trail to the left, follow KEEP CALM AND PEDAL ON… 1 From parades to street dances it along the ridge down to the bridge. The 5 The Tour De Manure will be held on June 20, bridge over the falls are a part of the Pacific 2 # 3 and carnivals to dunk tanks, we # 2020. Tour de Manure is CANCELLED for are sure you’ll find a fun way to celebrate Crest Trail. The pool below the falls is a 2020. Plans are in process for the event to be held on your Fourth of July weekend. Be sure to great swimming hole later in the summer. June 19, 2021. www.active.com. check our event calendar for locations and activities. More info: worldwaterfalldatabase.com More info: 320-5711 or : tourdemanure.org 3 SIERRA COUNTY: Est. 1852 Sierra County is divided by the Pacific crest standing adjacent to the County courthouse at the midpoint, with the western side of the today. Built for the specific execution of a young county made up of steep canyons and forested murderer, James O’Neill, the structure was used ridges. The county was home to both Maidu only once. and Washoe Indians, but its modern history is tied to the California gold rush. The discovery The eastern side of the Pacific crest also has deep of gold, and subsequent gold rush, resulted in canyons and timberland, and, in addition, opens some 16,000 miners settling within the county out to the great Sierra Valley, one of the largest between 1848 and 1860. sub-alpine valleys in the Sierra Nevada range.
Dozens of communities with colorful names During the gold rush, communities on the such as Brandy City, Poker Flat, Poverty Hill and eastern side of the county developed to provide Whiskey Diggins, were settled and, thrived for commodities to the growing gold camps, with a period. The population increased rapidly, and agriculture as their base. A number of century- the county doubled in people in just 10 years. As old ranches still continue the tradition of cattle the gold rush waned, Sierra County’s population ranching in the Sierra Valley. slowly diminished to its present number of a little over 3,000. Loyalton, the county’s only incorporated city, today has about a thousand residents. The most visible relic of the history of those years is the Sheriff’s Gallows from 1885 that remain
TAKE A LOOK BACK AT OUR PAST… as you stroll through our historic cemeteries in # 3 Sierra County. People came from all over the world to be a part of the California D ream. Please be respectful during your visit. VENTURE THROUGH OUR DOORS.... 7 and explore the display of historical locations and # objects from our Gold Rush period. Visit the Kentucky Mine and Museum in Sierra City, Downieville Museum, Goodyears Bar Museum, Underground Gold Miners Museum in Alleghany or The Milton Gottardi Loyalton Museum and Historical park in Loyalton.
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sierra county churches Downieville Loyalton Assembly of God Church Assembly of God Church 114 Main Street, Suite 1 803 Main Street 289-3125 993-0709 for information and service Meets at Downieville School Gym times Sunday, 10am Services Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Immaculate Conception Catholic Day Saints Church 61600 Highway 49 110 Sunnyside Drive 993-4366 for information and service 289-3102 times Sunday, 11:30 am Services Holy Rosary Catholic Church Downieville Methodist Church 614-4th Street 343 Commercial Street 832-5006 289-3140 Sunday, 10:30 am Services Sunday, 10:30 am Services Loyalton Community Church Sierra City 601 Lewis Street 993-4411 Catholic Church Sunday, 10:30 am Services See Listing for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for information Sierraville Sierra City Methodist Church Sierraville Community Church 115 Butte Street 424 S. Lincoln Street 289-3140 994-3708 for information and service Sunday, 9am Services times sierra county visitor centers
Downieville Loyalton Gold Rush Park Chamber Kiosk is located at Contact email: info@ the corner of Highway 49 and sierracountychamber.com or 2nd Street website: sierracountychamber.com Contact email: info@ for further information eastsierravalleychamber.com or website: eastsierravalleychamber. Sierra City com for further information Butte Street - Off of Highway 49 Main Street Sierraville Contact email: info@ Kiosk is located at the sierracountychamber.com or corner of HWys 49 and 89 website: sierracountychamber.com Contact email: info@ for further information eastsierravalleychamber.com or website: eastsierravalleychamber. com for further information
5 P PIKE • ALLEGHANY • FOREST CITY LIO CE Lee Kirby The Middle Yuba River forms the south- river beds. The still-working Original western border of Sierra County. This Sixteen to One gold mine is located in remote stretch of river winds through Alleghany. several box canyons and is rich in mining N history. The Pliocene Ridge Road off Forest City was established in 1852 and
Highway 49 near Camptonville takes you within two years had a population of over Anonymous Photographer up the Pliocene Ridge above this river, 1,000. The exceedingly rich and easily E where the towns of Pike, Alleghany and accessible claims continued to pay until Forest City are nestled in the forest along the 1860s when much of the gold was
R the crest. worked out of the gravel deposits. Like most early settlements, fires ravaged the History town during its early years, but there are The Maidu and Washoe Indians are still many historic buildings and sites to ID the first known residents of the Sierra see and explore. Nevada. Their permanent homes were in the foothills where the snow wasn’t Cultural Attractions too deep during the winter. But, in the The Underground Gold Miners Museum
GE spring they moved up high into the in Alleghany is only open by appointment Sierra to gather roots and berries, hunt or during special events. Bring your group and fish throughout the summer. As the or club to the museum for a unique local Europeans began exploring the area and history presentation including information discovered gold, emigration from around on the local mines and geology. You also the world brought a new cultural era to find the famous Original Sixteen to One the region. Mining camps and towns Mine, which has been in operation for sprang up in Sierra County with each gold over 100 years, in Alleghany. During the discovery. Many of these towns have since annual gold celebration they do guided Mary Davey disappeared and been reclaimed by the tours of the mine, as well as historical forest, but some still exist today. On the walks of Alleghany. CANNON POINT… Pliocene Ridge, Alleghany and Forest City At the vista point #2 overlooking the town of remain as windows to our past. The tiny town of Forest City is its own open air museum. Most buildings date Downieville sits a cannon which Alleghany developed into a town from the from the 1800s. Old buildings are being was purchased by Dr. E. G. Bryant in San Francisco, and brought to consolidation of several mining locations renovated on an ongoing basis. Tours Downieville on July 1, 1862. It of the early 1850s. There were hydraulic of the museum can be arranged. There weighs twelve hundred pounds, mining operations here as well as drift is a self-guided walking tour brochure fires a twelve pound ball and was tunnels that cut into the mountain ancient available that detail the town history and used for celebrations, special sites. Pick up your copy at the mail box in events, and Independence Day, front of the Forest City Dance Hall. to add a bit of excitement to the HOW ABOUT SOME APPLE PIE… day. It once proved to be deadly, 1 0 The Annual Apple Harvest Celebration due to a premature discharge. # will be held October 18th, at the Forest City Today it sits as a silent sentry at Dance Hall. Featuring our reg ionally famous apple the entrance of Downieville. dessert contest in 3 categorie s , w ith live music, stamp mill firing, and BBQ lunch available for purchase. There will also be historic tours of the National Register Townsite and Museum. IF YOU’RE FEELING LUCKY… 1 How about a real world outdoor treasure # 4 hunt game using GPS-enabled devices. You navigate to a given set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Happy hunting! More info: www.geocaching.com Mason Hemphill Mary Davey 6
RIVER CANYON INDIAN VALLEY • GOODYEARS BAR • DOWNIEVILLE The River Canyon is the area where Hwy region. Mining camps and towns sprang up Cultural Attractions 49 parallels the North Yuba River from in Sierra County with each gold discovery. The Downieville Museum building dates the bridge just west of Indian Valley, past Some towns are memories, but many still back to 1852 when it was built as a store Goodyears Bar and into Downieville. exist today as windows to our past. by Chinese emigrants. Today it contains The canyon walls and forested hillsides informative collections that depict life provide a dramatic backdrop to the river Downieville, county seat of Sierra County, here from gold rush days to the present. It and its many seasonal waterfalls. As the is located on Hwy 49 at the fork of the features a detailed model of turn-of-the- river and road wind together through the North Yuba and Downie Rivers. Gold was century Downieville as well as logging canyon, recreationists have easy access to discovered here in the summer of 1849. and mining exhibits. It’s open weekends swimming, fishing, and camping. By May 1850, Downieville had 15 hotels mid-May through mid-October (weather and gambling houses, 4 bakeries, and 4 permitting) 11 am–4 pm; daily 11–4 from Winter in the River Canyon is mild with butcher shops. 5,000 men wintered in Memorial Day through Labor Day. just a light snow cover. Summers are warm town that year. In the following spring, that but not overbearingly hot, and the river is population scattered into the surrounding The Yuba Theatre was built in 1940 as a right there in case you need a dip! hills and canyons in search of gold. As the movie theater. Since 1996, it has been the population of the area grew, Downieville home of the Sierra County Arts Council. At Indian Valley you will find an Outpost served as a trading center for the Northern It currently has fixed seats for 184 and Resort surrounded by 5 campgrounds Mines. By the mid-1850s, Downieville was has been transformed into a professional on the North Fork of the Yuba River. The California’s fifth-largest town. In 1852, performing arts venue. Year-round events Outpost has been servicing campers and Downieville lost the bid to be the State include presentations of live music, travelers since the 1930s. Capitol to Sacramento by 10 votes. Today, it community theatre, dance, school drama retains much of its former character. productions, book-signings, slide shows, History and film. The Banff Mountain Film The Maidu and Washoe Indians are the Goodyears Bar was named for two Festival World Tour comes to Downieville. first known residents of the Sierra Nevada. brothers, Miles and Andrew, who came In the summers, they came here to hunt looking for gold in 1849. In 1862, Main Street in Downieville is narrow, full and fish. During the fall and winter, they there were almost 5,000 people and 51 of character and lined with trees, wooden returned to the foothills and valley below. businesses in town, with gold being the boardwalks, historic buildings, and When gold was discovered, emigration from main economy. Much of the town burned benches for a little rest. It’s considered the around the world brought a new era to the in 1864 and was never rebuilt, except for least changed of all the gold rush towns in the post office which California. There is a self-guided walking is still in operation. tour brochure available for Downieville And THE SHOW MUST GO ON… Historic buildings that details the town’s history and sites. The Historic Yuba Theatre was build in 1940 and is remaining include the 5 Helm’s St. Charles Inn # located at 212 Main Street in Downieville. This wonderful & unique t hea ter is home to many community and the old Goodyear's events including movies, film festivals, musical presentations, Bar Schoolhouse. Built dance classes, school drama and community theater around 1872, it is still productions and more. used as a community gathering place. It’s SIERRA COUNTY SHERIFF’S GALLOWS… now a museum, open to 8 located at Gallows Road & Courthouse Square, it was the public, featuring a # 1 built in 1885, and is the only authentic, standing gallows few different exhibits. in California. The gallows were designed to be portable. After its one and only use, the last execution in Sierra County, it was dismantled Anonymous Photographer and stored in the attic of the courthouse, eventually forgotten. Discovered by county employees in 1927, it was reassembled adjacent the courthouse and is a California historical landmark. More info: http://noehill.com/sierra/nat1990000118.asp Annual Yuba River Rib Cook-OFF… 3 Come taste the variety! Cash Prizes! Sign up to enter #3 at [email protected]. Main Street, Downieville.
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SIERRA BUTTES LOGANVILLE • SIERRA CITY Highway 49 parallels the North Yuba Loganville campground is situated River all the way from the River Canyon east of the former town of Loganville. area, past Loganville and into Sierra City. In 1889, Luigi Lagomarsino planted This scenic drive provides travelers and an orchard, a clover field, and a recreationists easy access to sight-seeing, garden here. This is an example of a fishing, camping and swimming. typical homestead of that time. Many of the original miners in Loganville This stretch of road provides a and Sierra City were immigrants from kaleidoscope of terrain and plant Italy, France, and the British Isles. communities. The craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes are a spectacular site any Cultural Attractions season, whether in the winter and spring The Kentucky Mine, Stampmill, and when adorned with a tapestry of snow, the Museum is located just east of Sierra fall when the trees glow in autumn colors, City on Hwy 49. The museum offers or the summer when flowers abound and guided tours into the underground the water is a perfect temperature for mine and also into California’s swimming and play. only remaining workable gold ore stamp mill. The museum depicts the
History gold rush era of Sierra County, life Don Yegge Development of communities and in a mining camp, and the local recreation in Sierra County was the direct American Indian culture. result of the discovery and search for gold in California. As the roads improved, Main Street in Sierra City is County Market Bazaar travelers began to stop and enjoy the charmingly narrow and lined with 37 beauty and wildlife. many late 19th century structures, # Meet & Greet
complete with wooden boardwalks. July 5 ~ August 2 ~ September 6 ~ October 25 Sierra City was established as a mining A free walking tour map is available At the Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of town in 1850. By 1852, miners were at most Sierra City businesses. Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. 10am to 2pm. retrieving gold from several tunnels in www.eastsierravalleychamber.com the nearby Sierra Buttes. At this time, The Masonic Hall, built in 1864, Sierra City had two large buildings, is the oldest building in town and a bakery shop and several gambling was also the first schoolhouse in ‘EINS, ZWEI, DREI, ZUPPA’… houses and saloons. The buildings were town. Sierra City provides dramatic 9 What’s more fun than Oktoberfest? One crushed under an avalanche of snow in views of the Sierra Buttes. The Wells # 1 in a small Alpine town! Willkommen to the winter of 1853, forcing the inhabitants Fargo building in Sierra City typifies Sierra City’s annual festival celebrating Oktober- to rebuild at the present lower elevation. 1870s Federalist Style architecture. fest. Here you will find live music, beer, kraut and The Sierra Buttes Mine was active for 80 This two-story brick structure was brats, provided by the Downieville Lions, and, vendors lining Main Street for this fun, family event. years and was the second largest gold historically used as a mercantile Join us Saturday, October 10, 2020, starting at producer in Sierra County. A continuous store and Wells Fargo Express and 10:00 AM. Lederhosen are optional. body of medium grade ore was processed Company stage coach stop in the efficiently, assuring steady employment. 1870s. A CELEBRATION OF HOT 9 RODS & LOST YOUTH… # 2 Find yours at The Big City Rod Run, held on Sierra City’s Main Street. Over 100 beautiful cars gather in this cool mountain town for a fun and unique event. They call it a car party and that about sums it up. highwaymennorcal.com More info: [email protected] MUSIC AT THE MINE… 1 2 Music at the Kentucky Mine Ampitheater, # under the stars, provides an outstanding way to enjoy an evening of entertainment. More info: sierracountyhistory.org Jonathan Kibrick 8 LAKES BASIN Michelle Burr Jonathan Kibrick Darby Hayes Gary Grutowski
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area is to the north of the Sierra Buttes, along Gold Lake Road. Bassetts Station is considered the gateway into this outdoors wonderland. Numerous glacially formed lakes add to the unique beauty of the landscape and offer recreation in its most pristine form. Upper and Lower Sardine Lakes, Packer Lake, Salmon Lake and Gold Lake are just a few.
The craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes are a spectacular site, especially in the winter and spring when adorned with a frosting of snow. There are several excellent views of the Sierra Buttes from Gold Lake Road and along Hwy 49. During the winter, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers have a unique opportunity to explore a winter wonderland made more A POND TO PONDER… beautiful by the rugged mountainous backdrop. Sand Pond Interpretive trail in the Lakes Basin, # 6 features wheelchair accessible wooden boardwalks Yuba Pass, while not in the Lakes Basin proper, also has that meander through a fern lined path across a wetland camping and recreational trails off Hwy 49 on the way into with numerous stretches of sh allo w, clear water. It shows the Sierra Valley.
wonderful experience for those who cannot hike the typical mountain trail. History Development of communities and recreation in Sierra County was the direct result of the discovery and search for A CONNECTION TO THE PASt… gold in California. As the roads improved, travelers began 0 The Lakes Basin Petroglyphs were left by the to stop and enjoy the beauty and wildlife. Californians # 4 Maidu Indians who lived in this area for at least 1,000-2,000 years. Take Hwy 49 to Gold Lake Road and in the late 1800s were very interested in primitive then turn left on Elwell Lodge Road. The Petroglyphs are environments for recreation and relaxation. Wilderness about 1/2 mile from this point, on your right. camping and mountain climbing were important aspects of this movement with a special appeal to city people as DISCOVER OUR HIDDEN GEMS… a temporary relief from the frantic pace of urban life. A The Lakes Basin Recreational Area consists of form of medical treatment known as the “wilderness cure” 8 enjoyed considerable popularity in California during the late # numerous glacially formed lakes. It is located north of the Sierra Buttes, along Gold Lake Road. Bassetts Station is nineteenth century and brought many recreationists to Sierra considered the gateway into this outdoor wonderland. County. By the late 1920s, the Lakes Basin area boasted a It’s unique beauty offers recreation in its most pristine number of popular resorts with fishing, swimming, boating, form. Sardine, Packer, Salmon, and Gold lakes are just some of these outstanding lakes. Grab your kayak or hiking shoes and lodging available. and be amazed. And don’t forget your swimsuit (but stay out of Sardine lake, no swimming allowed)! Shortly after the mid 1850s, a lodge was built at Gold Lake. Packer Lake was on an early mule-pack trail and in 1926 a lodge was built, along with platform tents and log cabins. THE BEST VIEW EVER! Gold Lake Road was constructed in 1913 providing easier 5 This 5-mile hike from Packer Lake Saddle heads up # 3 to the historic Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout. At 8,591 ft, access to the lakes and resorts. Bassetts Station, at Hwy 49 it has everything from a 360 degree lookout deck with and Gold Lake Road, began as a way station over 125 years amazing vistas to some crazy stairs. This is a steep hike and ago. It continues to provide a rest stop and supply point for getting to the lookout is not for the faint-of-heart. On a clear travelers. Sardine Lake Resort was constructed in 1941 and LAKES LAKESBASSETTS • SARDINE LAKE • SALMON • GOLD • MANY LAKES MORE day you can even see Mt. Lassen, 100 miles away. multiple guest cabins were added in 1945. http://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ More info: sierra-buttes-lookout-from-pct-trailhead
9 SIERRA VALLEY CALPINE • SATTLEY • SIERRAVILLE • LOYALTON RELAX AND LET IT GO… 5 Visit the Sierra Hot Springs Resort and Retreat #1 and workshop center located at the cusp of a beautiful alpine valley and an enchanted forest. The natural springs water is smooth as silk and the pools are a true experience. Here it is impossible to resist the sense of tranquility. For centuries, Native Americans have regarded this land as a sacred healing place. You’re now invited to discover its incredible powers for yourself. More info: www.sierrahotsprings.org Don Yegge TOUR DE MANURE… Katherine Genasci 7 The Tour De Manure will be held on June 20, 1 Sierra Valley is part of the continental agricultural regions of California. Since # 2020. Pedal through the beautiful Sierra Valley on this bike tour benefitting the Sierraville Fire and Rescue crust that was created by the same 1853, much of the population has been Dept. Metric, half century loops or a 30-mile round trip faulting that raised the Sierra Nevada. The devoted to cattle raising and farming. route give sweeping views with only mild elevation gains. vista point on Hwy 49, east of Yuba Pass, Many of the existing ranches and barns Tour de Manure is CANCELLED for 2020. Plans are in provides a spectacular panoramic view were built in the 19th century. process for the event to be held on June 19,2021. of this beautiful sub-alpine valley where www.tourdemanure.org. Sattley, Calpine, Sierraville, and Loyalton Cultural Attractions lie surrounded by the majestic mountains 530-320-5711 Calpine was built as a company-owned More info: of the Sierra Nevada. The scenery varies sawmill town for the Davies-Johnson from conifer and aspen forests, to drier Lumber Company and its 500 workers. A ROOM WITH A VIEW… woodland, to a large valley covered with 1 The Calpine Lookout Tower was constructed crops, pastures, and wildflowers. Smaller Loyalton was originally known as # 2 in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and valleys and meadows are laced with Smith’s Neck. In 1863, the loyalty to the is one of three remaining examples of the enclosed meandering streams. Cattle share the Union Cause during the Civil War led to windmill-style lookout in California. Imagine spending pastures with deer and other wildlife. Old changing the name to Loyalton. In 1901, the night in this unique setting of the Tahoe National Forest! The views are stunning, and the hike there a ponderosa pine trees are a special feature it was incorporated as a dry town, the size really nice one. in the landscape along the South eastern was set at 50.6 square miles. At that time, stretch of Hwy 89 near Truckee. it was California’s second largest city after More info: Los Angeles. Today, Loyalton is the only 7x7.com/tahoe/escape-sf-tahoes-calpine-fire-lookout History incorporated city in Sierra County. The The Sierra Valley ranches were settled in Loyalton Museum is located in the old KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN… the 1850s. The ranches provided dairy Loyalton Middle School building. The 4 for the Sierra Valley Barn Quilt Project. Barn products, hay, and cattle for Truckee, museum features displays on logging, 2 quilts are painted quilt squares mounted on # the western Sierra County mines and agriculture, the Washoe Indians, and barns. The Barn Quilt Trails can be found in rural the Comstock Mines. The lumber fraternal organizations including the counties throughout America. The trails lead you industry was also part of this healthy Rebekah Lodge. Outdoor exhibits include through the countryside exploring the history, culture, and landscape of the area. agricultural economy and its timber logging wagons, a donkey engine, and supplied the Comstock mines, Central farm equipment. sierracountyartscouncil.org More info: Pacific Railroad, and fruit industry from the 1860s to the turn of the century. Numerous historic barns and farm houses The early 1900s marked a decline in throughout Sierra Valley date back to the Them, real cowboys? the timber demands with the closing of 19th century. Many are still in active use. 6 The beautiful Sierra Valley is the largest # 3 intermountain valley in the Sierra Nevada. It lies mines, but the lumber industry continued The brick building by the gas station in at a 5,000 ft elevation, just 35 miles northwest of Reno, to be an important aspect of the economy Loyalton was built around the turn of NV. Nearly the entire valley floor is comprised of large, and culture of the valley until the late the 20th century. This building, along privately owned ranches. It is covered with sagebrush 20th Century. with the old grocery store in Sierraville, scrub, broken by freshwater marshes, grasslands, and are two of the few remaining buildings riparian woodland. It is a recognized IBA—Important Birding Area—by the Audubon Society. At the right time By the 1880s it was one of the finest constructed of Sierra Valley brick. of year, it is possible to see over 100 species in a day.
10 Things to see & do in SIERRA COUNTY
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Mary Davey Once the snow melts in the Sierras, the The 15 mile, 4000' descent of the world- Chimney Rock, one of the most scenic sleepy Gold Rush town of Downieville famous Downieville Downhill starts at trails in the area, reaches 7200' and can transforms into a mountain bike mecca, Packer Saddle with Sunrise Trail linking be shuttled or pedaled from Downieville. as it’s surrounded with world-class up with Butcher Ranch Trail, a 150-year- From the top of Chimney Rock, Empire downhill and cross-country trails. old mining trail set on steep single track Creek Trail, Rattlesnake Creek Trail, or Downieville has become synonymous terrain with rock gardens and smooth Herkimer Mine Trail, plunge you 4000' with seemingly endless singletrack trails sections of lush trail. Then the decision is back to town. running through heavily forested ridge whether to take Third Divide, a super-fast, lines, canyons, and crystal clear mountain smooth section of singletrack through The historic mining town of Forest streams and rivers. the forest, or Second Divide with its City sits on the Pliocene Ridge and steep, rolling singletrack along Pauley offers access to a network of incredible With the steep and rocky terrain Creek. Next is Upper First Divide, an old singletrack, cross-country trails. surrounding the Downieville area, none mining flume following Lavezzola Creek, of the singletrack trails are beginner trails. which links to Lower First Divide Trail The Downieville Classic is a multi-day However, there are multiple dirt roads following Pauley Creek and dropping into mountain bike race and festival, which throughout the County for those who lack Downieville. Pauley Creek, Big Boulder, takes place the first weekend in August. the technical skills for the singletrack trail and Lavezzola Creek Trails are alternate There is a cross-country race that system. Many trails are multi-use and singletrack trails, which can be ridden starts in Sierra City, traveling over the maintained by local bike shops through from Packer Saddle. Traversing and extra Sierra Buttes, and down the trails into volunteer trail work. Remember bike pedaling pays off with fast, narrow trails Downieville, and the following day is a etiquette and yield to other users. and numerous rock gardens. downhill race on the famous Downieville Downhill. Lots of activities take place North Yuba and North during the festival, including a river jump YAHOOOOOOO! HOLD ON TIGHT… Yuba Connector competition, live music, bike expo, and 3 The Downieville Classic mountain bike festival Trails run down street fair. # 1 features a rugged 29-mile point-to-point cross- river for 14 miles country race following a Gol d R u sh-era route. The race and can be ridden Downieville’s two bike shops, Downieville weekend also includes a 15-mile downhill race and is in either direction Outfitters and Yuba Expeditions offer peppered with crowd-pleasing events like a river-jump from Downieville or shuttle service to Packer Saddle and stunt competition and mechanical bull rides. from Indian Valley. rental bikes. Downieville Outfitters offers More info: www.downievilleclassic.com The cross-country guided rides. singletrack trails challenge with equal For great road riding, the Sierra Valley FIND YOUR COMFORT ZONE & GO! climbs and descents. offers unsurpassed beauty and never- 4 5 Once the snow melts in the Sierras, your choice of Halls Ranch and ending stretches of beautiful meadows, # world-class downhill and cross-country trails running Fiddle Creek Trail run wetlands with uncountable numbers along heavily forested ridgelines, through canyons and along adjacent to the North of bird species, free-range cattle, and crystal clear mountain streams and rivers, is endless. For beginners to the extreme there’s something for everyone. Yuba Trail and offer ranches that have been active since the
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Camping
Mary Davey Camping in Sierra County is a dream come true whether you’re Groups of up to fifty people can be accommodated at the Prosser a couple of friends, a family or even several families, a group on Group Campground, which offers opportunities for swimming, a company outing, or a couple out on a romantic trip. Over 70% cooking stoves as well as space for trailers. of Sierra County is National Forest, and there are many different types of campgrounds all across the county.
Campgrounds range from single sites to large group areas with parking lots that can accommodate horse trailers. Some campgrounds are near rivers and streams; some are at the edges of alpine lakes; and some are tucked into the forest or flowering meadows. All are incredible.
In the western end of the county Fiddle Creek Campground near the North Yuba River bridge is popular. It is easily accessed from Hwy 49 and has excellent river access. Rocky Rest Campground is less developed but also offers amazing access to the river for swimming and fishing. These are just two of the many
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Further east along Hwy 49, between Downieville and Sierra City, Loganville provides excellent camping facilities in an area with ample shade with dense oak and fir trees. The Loganville Highway Visitor Center & RV Dump Station on the north side of the highway provides maps and basic RV amenities. There are also several RV parks in the county.
At the eastern end of Sierra City, the Wild Plum Campground provides camping right on the beautiful Haypress Creek with lots of hiking trails nearby. There is also excellent swimming, gold panning, and fishing available right from the campground as well as some amazing hiking trails. Darby Hayes Leaving Hwy 49 at Bassetts, Gold Lake Road takes you into the heart of the Lakes Basin Recreation Area and connects Sierra County to Plumas County near Graeagle. The numerous A SLEEPOVER YOU’LL NEVER FORGET… campgrounds in this area, many directly on a lake, offer several 3 There is just something about getting away from the levels of amenities including boating, swimming, fishing, piped # 2 noise and lights of the city that gives you an opportuni- and stream water, camping stoves, travel trailer spaces, and sites ty to really enjoy our world’s beau ty at night. It is true—the for horse trailers. Imagine a place where you can have a whole stars really do put on a show for free. Grab your blanket or sleeping bag and prepare to be amazed. lake to yourself on a summer’s night. That’s the Lakes Basin.
You’ll find several campgrounds on the stretch between FIND THE PERFECT STICK… Bassetts and Yuba Pass along Hwy 49, and there are also many 2 The art of a perfect roasted marshmallow is in the campgrounds along Hwy 89 between Sierraville and Truckee. # 4 stick. Find yours and enjoy the outdoors in one of the
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CAMPING & PICNICKING AREAS
1 Carlton Flat 8 Indian Rock 2 Cal-Ida 9 Union Flat 3 Fiddle Creek 10 Loganville 4 Indian Valley 11 Wild Plum 5 Rocky Rest 12 Sierra 6 Convict Flat 13 Chapman Creek 7 Ramshorn 14 Yuba Pass
15 Snag Lake Campground SIERRA BUTTES & GOLD LAKE HIGHWAY 16 Packer Lake Picnic Ground 17 Diablo Camping Area 18 Packsaddle Camping Area 19 Berger Campground 20 Sand Pond Picnic Ground 21 Salmon Creek Campground 22 Sardine Campground
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23 Cold Creek Campground 24 Cottonwood Campground 25 Bear Valley Campground 26 Upper Little Truckee Campground 27 Lower Little Truckee Campground 28 Sagehen Campground
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13 BIRD WATCHING
Katherine Genasci Sierra County is a birdwatcher’s paradise. In the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, Sand to view nesting waterfowl, including wood Every area of the County provides Pond Interpretive Trail near Sardine ducks and shorebirds. The Steel Bridge, outstanding opportunities to see birds Lake Campground features wheel chair located over the headwaters of the Feather both common and rare. And, there are lots accessible wooden boardwalks that follow River, provides an opportunity to view of birds! fern-lined paths and cross stretches of Canadian geese, great blue heron, sandhill shallow, clear water. This trail is barrier- cranes, numerous ducks, and songbirds. At dusk, bridges in Downieville are likely free and provides viewing opportunities This is private property, so please do not to produce swallows and bats foraging for of a wetland that has been enlarged by a explore on foot. Sierra Valley is also the food. During the day Kingfishers, ospreys, family of beavers. The path also allows home of grouse, chucker, and California and bald eagles feed in the vicinity. The visitors to view summer mallard broods mountain quail. Empire Creek Trail near Downieville and trout close up. passes through large areas of older forests Jackson Meadows Reservoir entertains inhabited by pileated woodpeckers, In the Lakes Basin, bald eagles and osprey broods of Canada geese, mergansers, northern goshawks, pine martens, and fish on the many lakes. Many of the mallards, and green-winged teal. Several California spotted owls. meadows in this area such as Church and meadows offer good evening views of Howard Meadows provide great viewing mule deer. Bald eagles visit in the late fall. of songbirds like the willow flycatcher Kyburz Marsh off Hwy 89, 10 miles north and various types of warblers. Trails of Truckee, is approximately 200 acres of THIS ONE'S FOR THE BIRDS… off the Yuba Pass also provide excellent wildlife refuge. It provides wildlife viewing 2 7 The Great Backyard Bird Count is held in bird-watching opportunities. for waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, # mid-February each year. This annual event numerous species of hawks, osprey, and takes place world wide and is your chance In Sierra Valley, the Carman Valley bald eagles. Several waterfowl nesting to help scientists track the health of our bird populations. north of Calpine has 30 to 40 acres of islands are located within the area. vernal habitat during spring and early More info: www.birdcount.com summer. This area is an excellent place Photos by Darby Hayes Bre Whitley Bre
FALL FOLIAGE Photos by Darby Hayes Mary Davey
14 FISHING
Darby Hayes Western Sierra County offers a variety of fishing experiences. offers rainbows, brooks and browns top to bottom. It is currently With the abundance of lakes in the Lake Basin Recreation Area, open all year. All the small tributaries including Salmon Creek, as well as many streams and the North Fork of the Yuba River, Packer Creek, Haskell Creek, and Sardine Creek are challenging, anglers have options. Spend a little time walking in to Saxsonia full of brooks, rainbows and an occasional brown. You can’t go Lake for nice rainbows and brookies. A short one-mile four- wrong with a dry-dropper rig although indicator nymphing and wheel drive to upper Tamarack Lake can yield cagey brook streamers in the deeper pools and runs is more likely to get you trout if you are patient. You can get into cut into larger fish. These are typically 3-to-5- throat trout after an intense hike off Hwy 49 weight waters. up to Deadman Lake. And if you are really GET HOOKED… adventurous, there’s the descent to Young 4 and enjoy one of the If you have a 4WD, a cruise down to Gold 4 many great fishing spots America Lake for brook trout and a chance at # Valley to Pauley Creek makes for a great day in beautiful Sierra County.
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out to one of the many lakes such as Packer, M o over 10 pounds caught in the recent past. Sardine, Salmon, and Gold that you can drive The Downie River and Lavezzola Creek are to, have boat ramps, and are full of Rainbow excellent fisheries and produce great action. and brook trout. Gold Lake will also give up trophy lake trout Basically, if you see the indication of a year round stream on your if you know how! Many of these lakes are stocked on a regular map it will have at least wild brook trout in all the shady holes. basis and yield good takes. Check the CA DFG website for planting schedules. Our hatches are of the typical Sierra variety: blue winged olives, pale morning duns, an occasional green drake, little yellow sallies, Bait and tackle can be found at Sierra Hardware in Downieville, ants, hoppers, golden stones and the usual mess of caddis with an the Sierra Country Store in Sierra City, Bassets Station in Bassetts, emphasis on October caddis. There’s a fly box in Downieville at and at Sardine Lake Lodge. Sardine Lake Lodge also rents row Sierra Hardware and in Bassets at Bassets Station. CA Licenses are boats with electric motors. Trolling night crawlers behind flashers available in Downieville at Sierra Hardware. on Sardine Lake is very productive. As always check the CA DFG regulations to ensure you are in Fly fishing is effective on all the lakes from the bank or with float compliance and then spend a few days trying out our fisheries. tubes, but the streams and river are the real treat. The North Yuba You won’t be disappointed.
WHITE WATER SPORTS
Darby Hayes When rafting or kayaking on the North Tributary Whitewater Tours, a long-time Kayaking can be done all summer long Fork Yuba River, you travel through the Sierra County Chamber member, is one of depending on the level of the rivers, and heavily forested Tahoe National Forest, the original companies who pioneered this even at lower flows, the North Yuba River on waters fed by the snowmelt from the river for commercial rafting in 1981. still offers exciting rafting in smaller boats. majestic 8000+ peaks of the Sierra Buttes. Tributary Whitewater Tours offers 1–4 day During the spring snowmelt, the river rafting thrill trips on over 35 miles of river, Despite its proximity to the Bay Area, the provides great Class 4 and 5 whitewater including the Maytag, Moss Canyon, and North Fork Yuba River is an uncrowded rafting, as well as easier waters for Rossasco Ravine. gem, with just three permitted outfitters. beginners too.
15 SWIMMING
Mary Davey Sierra County is a swimmers paradise. Between the North Yuba River, the HEAD FOR A SWIMMING HOLE… many creeks and all the lakes there are oodles of places for swimming 7 Rivers, streams, and lakes throughout the throughout the county. #4 county provide exceptional swimming. The North Yuba River provides many excellent swimming As you drive along the river, pull over where safe and see if you can't find holes all along Hwy 49. The swimming hole by the yourself a great little spot to take a dip. Or, take of note of where others Rocky Rest Campground bridge is one of the best, but park, and come back some other time. it’s a well known secret so you probably won’t have it to yourself. There are plenty of other ones to discover. Pull over where it’s safe and explore the river. In the heart of Downieville, there is a great swimming hole where the Downie River meets the Yuba River, though you’ll have competition with eager fishermen.
In the town of Sierra City, accessing the river is a little tricky, but there are plenty of places to get to the river outside of town and many swimming holes nearby. One of the best is by Wild Plum Bridge on Haypress Creek on the way to Wild Plum Campground, and there are several additional swimming holes along Haypress Creek on the way towards the campgrounds. Another great place to swim is by Loves Falls, just east of Sierra City. There are also plenty of places to stop along the river between Downieville and Sierra City or eastward towards the Lakes Basin.
In the Lakes Basin Recreation Area there are numerous lakes and ponds and almost all of them are as made for swimming. Unspoiled lakes reflecting the Sierra Buttes will let you both have fun and relax. Salmon Lake is great for swimming, and a little wading will take you to a fun rock to jump off. Sardine Lake is off-limits as far as swimming goes, but the
Mary Davey nearby Sand Pond is great, especially for small kids.
On the eastern side of the County, Jackson Meadows Reservoir is very popular and highly prized for water sports. There are more than 130 campsites, 5 group campsites, and a disposal station available here. This area is best accessed from the Little Truckee Summit at Hwy 89.
These are just some of the many amazing swimming spots available. Get to know a local and maybe they’ll show your their favorite spot!
GRAB YOUR CAMERA… GET YOUR HOG CALL ON… Be prepared to capture some outstanding photos 2 at the Plumas Sierra County Fair. The fair is a 5-day-event 0 held August 12th to the 16th, 2020, at the Plumas Sierra of autumn, our most beautiful time of year. Mother #2 #3 County Fairgrounds in Quincy. From hog calling to quilts Nature sets the clock for this colorful time of year, usually sometime October through November, when the nights are and livestock to carnival rides—come back to your roots at our cool. She uses a palette of bright yellows, orange, and red, county fair. to put on a show like no other. Mark your calendar and we’ll see you in the fall. More info: plumas-sierracountyfair.net RULES, WE DONT NEED NO STINKIN’ RULES… #4 top of the Yuba Pass, regardless of rain, sleet, or snow. There are no rules, just lots of fun! Bribery is encouraged. Bring your chili and all your gear for a chance to win a second-hand trophy and bragging rights. Judging starts noonish, sharpish.
16 BOATING
Darvy Hayes The Lakes Basin Recreation Area has Boating is restricted to small boats with are over 130 campsites, 5 group campsites, dozens of lakes (some say at least 40!) and small or no motors, though Gold Lake is and a disposal station. provide ample space for recreationists to big enough for larger sail boats as well — enjoy solitude and comfort as well as fun and a full day of fun. There are many coves Independence Lake, managed by the and adventure. to anchor in, to take a break, and a dip. Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy, is open year-round Kayaking on the many lakes for walk-ins, but staffed and available has become a great outdoor by car, June through October. It’s a great sport. Spend the day kayaking area to do hiking, fishing, motor boating, on the lake with a picnic on an kayaking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, island for a perfect day. and more. Watercraft are one of the primary ways aquatic invasive species Jackson Meadows Reservoir, are introduced into waterways. No boats, accessed from Hwy 89, is very float tubes or paddle craft from outside popular and highly prized for the Preserve are permitted. There’s an “in- fishing, swimming, camping, basin” fleet of watercraft available to the wildlife viewing, water skiing, public at no charge. By providing a strictly jet skiing, and sailing. There in-basin fleet this risk is greatly reduced. Dave Keys 8GIVE THEM A HEADSTART… # 3 summer camp (and now a family camp too!) with a focus on wilderness adventure activities. They
horseback riding, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, white water rafting, and much, much more. A new adventure awaits. More info: www.highsierracamp.com Tamara Murphy Tamara Photos by Mary Davey
17 sierra County events
Mary Davey Mary Davey #34 WINE IN THE woods... Join us in beautiful Sierra City for an evening of wonderful wines, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Presented by the Sierra County Search and Rescue and Sierra City Volunteer Fire Department. Get tickets pre-sale and at the door. Contact 862-1580 for more info. Mary Davey Mary Davey Darby Hayes
FRESH IS BEST… 8 When it comes to # 2 choosing a Christmas tree for your home, you won’t find a better selection than right here in the middle of the Tahoe National Forest (TNF). Get a permit to cut your very own tree or, let the Downieville Lions Club do the leg work for you, and get a tree at one of their fresh tree lots in Downieville and Sierra City. Available starting mid-November.
Mary Davey HIT THE ROAD… 4 The Yuba River Scenic Byway #1 is located in Sierra County and follows Highway 49, the “Mother Lode Highway”—a route rich with remnants of mining history. Time travel becomes reality as you travel this scenic byway through the historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville along the Yuba River.
18 SNOW SPORTS
John Geiger Winter is a great time to explore the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. numerous events through the season, such as group rides on weekends All over Sierra County winter trails for skiers, snowmobilers, and including a dinner ride to Sierraville. The annual Spaghetti Feed raises snowshoers wind through valleys and hills and around beautiful alpine money for scholarships which are awarded to graduating seniors from lakes. Miles of groomed roads and trails offer excellent cross-country Downieville High School and members’ families each year. skiing and snowmobiling. The Little Truckee Summit area located between Sierraville and Truckee Bassetts Station at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Gold Lake Road is on Hwy 89 provides many winter trails, restrooms, and plenty of a favorite staging area for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. It parking. From here you can follow groomed trails up to the Gold Lakes is complete with a general store, cafe, restrooms and gas station. Gold Recreation Area via the Yuba Pass. Lake Road is the main access route to many miles of trails. The trip to Graeagle in Plumas County, through There is also excellent cross-country skiing on the Lakes Basin from Bassetts, is a favorite Henness Pass Road east of Hwy 89, the Wheeler among local snowmobilers. Yuba Pass Snow BUILD A SNOWMAN… Loop traversing the Kyburz Flat area, an area Park, 13 miles north east of Sierra City, 9 For many, Sierra County is a great where snowmobiles aren’t allowed. The Treasure accesses trails that reach the Little Truckee # 3 day or weekend trip. Without the Mountain Loop in the Little Truckee Summit area Summit staging area, Jackson Meadows provides groomed trails for both snowmobilers and reservoir and Bassetts staging area, traveling weekend in one of the most beautiful places cross-country skiers. Other groomed trails in this in California—not just in the summer. through the woods on forest service roads. area include the Pass Creek Loop, which leads to Lunch Creek Trail is a cross-country-skiing- Jackson Meadows Reservoir and the Prosser Creek only trail. Tubing, sledding, snowshoeing, GET YOUR CHILL ON… Connection Trail, which travels from the Summit and snow camping round out the winter fun 6 Winter is a great time to explore along Prosser Creek downhill into Nevada County, in this large snowpark facility. Snowpark # 4 the wilderness of the Lakes Basin where it ends near Prosser Lake. permits are required. Buy them online at Recreation Area. Whether snowmobiling, http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/ backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or sledding is your passion, a winter wonderland of trails that wind Sierra Buttes Snowbusters snowmobile through valleys, hills, and alpine lakes await. club holds monthly meetings in the winter shoptomssnowmobile.com and hosts More info:
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The Sierra County Chamber of Commerce thanks the following individuals for their support:
Mary Ervin Robert & Cracker Eshleman Mike & Karen Galan Patty Hall Rich & Liz Halliday Louie & Cheryl Madrid Mary Davey 19 WILDFLOWERS
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Due to the elevation, Sierra County When the snow melts, the Lakes Basin In Sierra Valley, fields of red, blue, and provides one of the longest seasons for area abounds in a variety of wildflowers. orange flowers flow with the breeze during wildflower viewing in California. In Orange masses of lilies bloom in the springtime in large swaths of green. Along spring, dogwood blooms profusely in the wet creek drainages and wild azaleas the waterways, many marshland plants forest and massive patches of monkey are scattered about the hillsides. At the and several species of buttercups paint a flowers invade the wet seeps of canyon summit of Yuba Pass, magenta penstemon picture of color and serenity. walls. Scotch broom adds brilliant patches and lacy white yampa decorate the of yellow. Summer provides an abundance landscape. In the marshy areas, marigolds, of flowers and in the fall the dogwood puts elephant heads, corn lilies, and several on a second display of fiery orange and species of monkey flowers flourish in the deep pink. spring sun. Darby Hayes Photots by Mary Davey
SCHOOL’S NOW IN SESSION… 2 The San Francisco State University’s Sierra # 3 Nevada Field Campus is located just outside Sierra City. They provide a large number of summer classes open to the public. From flora to fauna, you can learn about fungi, birds, drawing, sketching, and painting, natural history, ecology, and much more. WILD LIFE More info: www.sierra.sfu.edu
Darby Hayes Sierra County is home to many In the spring, the Downieville mammals such as black bear, deer herd moves to the higher foxes, and raccoons. There are also elevations to fawn. Sierra Valley, mountain lions and coyotes present in addition to the ranch cattle, is but not so visible. It’s important to also home to Nevada mule deer. remember this is truly a wild area Antelope Valley is an excellent place and to always be aware of your to observe deer fawning areas. If surroundings whether you’re taking you see a lone fawn, please don’t a walk along a trail or hanging out touch it. Its mother is nearby. The by the river. Among other critters Smithneck Creek area off Smithneck there are plenty of rattlesnakes, so be Road travels through extensive careful when out hiking, and never aspen groves with scenes of beaver put a hand over something above activity—dams, stick lodges, and you where you can’t see what’s there. beaver-logged timber. Be especially aware when you travel with a dog. Mary Davey
20 OFF-ROAD / 4WD
Mary Davey With so much of the county not developed heavy brush that gradually opens up the actual lookout, a short (if steep) hike (approx. 70% is National Forest) Sierra to a stunning, panoramic view of the from the parking lot. There is an amazing County is an off-road person’s playground. Middle Yuba River. Many of the off-road viewing platform that runs all around the Explore, but please be careful with our trails in this area were once the trails of lookout for 360º views. Not recommended land and only drive on legal trails. miners, traders, and mule teams. Drive for anyone with fear of heights. Don’t Henness Pass Road from Camptonville forget your camera! Just NW of Downieville, Chimney Rock, to Verdi. 4WD, a detailed map, compass, Fir Top, and Poker Flat are three great and dedicated map reader is strongly The Lakes Basin has numerous off-road OHV, 4WD, and dirt bike routes. Chimney recommended! It links the southern vehicle or 4WD trails ranging from Rock goes by the Saddleback Lookout and part of the county from east to west with moderate to most difficult. The trails is exceptional for bikes, as is the Poker Flat historical sites along the way. pass through a variety of terrain and offer trail. A trail-rated SUV, some experience In Sierra City and the Lakes Basin fishing, wildlife viewing, and exceptional driving difficult back-country, a map, time recreation area there are many off-road scenery. The area around Gold Lake is to spare, and a picnic with you means you trails popular with 4WDs, including the a favorite for ATVs and in the winter, can visit the ghost towns of Poker Flat Sierra Buttes trail which runs from the snowmobilers. and Howland Flat, crossing Canyon Creek most scenic transfer station in California towards Lost Sierra’s La Porte. (Sierra City’s), to the Sierra Buttes Lookout In the Sierra Valley, The Bear Valley Loop parking lot and then on to Packer Saddle, OHV Trail near Sierraville is 18 miles of The Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail near traversing the southwestern face of the pure exhilaration and scenic beauty. The Alleghany takes adventurers through Buttes with breathtaking views. Don’t miss trail is open late spring to fall. SOUNDS OF A WORKING GOLD MINE… A visit to the Kentucky Mine and Museum (located on #11 Hwy 49 near the town of Sierra City), is a unique opportunity for you and your family to step into the world of the gold seeking miners who worked the mines and built the towns that made California the Golden State. Open Memorial GOLD MINING Day weekend through Labor Day. More info: www.sierracountyhistory.org TRY YOUR LUCK… Tamara Murphy at gold panning. Almost everywhere you turn in Sierra #16 County you will find a rich history of gold discovery. Almost everywhere you turn in Sierra County you will find a rich history You can have your own gold adventure on any level here. of gold discovery (even modern day gold discoveries). You can have your Whether it’s visiting historic sites, finding your own gold on the own gold adventure on any level here; whether it's visiting historic sites, river, or staking your own claim. Remember to check with local finding your own gold on the river or staking your own gold claim. authorities and/or the Bureau of Land Management before prospecting or mining anywhere to be sure you are not on a Sierra County is open to many different methods of gold recovery from private gold claim. Explore the Original Sixteen to One Mine gold panning, river sluicing, metal detecting, underwater sniping, dry and Museum washing, and much more. Camps and day use areas provide places to go More info: www.origsix.com recreational gold prospecting.
Make sure you are in a designated area for recreational gold prospecting and mining, and always respect posted mining claim signs. Remember to check with the local authorities and/or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before prospecting or mining anywhere in Sierra County to be sure that you are not on a private gold claim.
The Underground Gold Miners Museum in Alleghany and the Kentucky Mine Museum in Sierra City are local resources to help you on your mining adventure.
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23 HIKING & BACKPACKING
Easy to extreme level hiking trails abound views can be seen and photographed. The a popular stop-over for weary PCT hikers, a in Sierra County. Always bring a map and Canyon Creek Trail provides level ground great place to stock up on provisions, fatten plenty of water! and a scenic path alongside the North Yuba up on burgers and ice cream, and get a as it makes it way towards Bullards Bar. comfortable night’s sleep in a bed. In the Plicoene Ridge area, most of the You’ll pass through an old miners camp at country around the towns is quite rugged Shenanigan Flat. The River Trail, starting Loves Falls are spectacular and a must for and undeveloped with few groomed trails, at the parking lot behind the courthouse in Sierra City visitors as it’s a nice and easy walk but the historic Henness Pass Road provides Downieville is an incredibly beautiful hike from Hwy 49 just east of town on a leaf- hiking for the adventurous. along the rushing river, with several easy-to- covered woodsy path. get-to swimming holes. West of Downieville, a fully accessible trail The Wild Plum Loop Trail starts near the passes gently through 500 ft of terrain from The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) winds itself Wild Plum campground and meanders the Fiddle Creek Campground to the North through Sierra County near Sierra City. It alongside Haypress Creek through riparian Yuba River, just off Hwy 49. The Saddleback crosses Haypress Creek and then emerges hardwood communities that provide a rich Trail climbs up mountainous terrain to the at the North Yuba at Loves Falls, just a mile birding experience. Saddleback Lookout where spectacular or so north east of Sierra City. Sierra City is R iver C an y on T rail M ap
24 you are coming along the PCT from the Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail uses trail FIND YOUR WILD SIDE… south or north, or just parked your car markers and a corresponding brochure to 20 Over 50 miles of the Pacific Crest at Packer Saddle, do not miss the Sierra identify and describe trees and other plants # Trail (PCT) pass through Sierra Buttes Lookout. The hike there is steep and on this easy walk. Dedicated hikers can County. The trail’s 2,663 miles run from the challenging, but well worth the effort. There climb the steep Badenaugh Trail up California/Mexico border to the Washington/- is an amazing viewing platform that runs all to the Babbit Peak Lookout for an Canadian border. Grab your backpack and go! around the lookout for 360º views. This is outstanding panoramic view of parts of More info: www.pcta.org/discover-thetrail definitely not recommended for the faint of eastern California and western Nevada. heart or anyone with fear of heights! Mountain bikers and equestrians share this TAKE A HIKE… trail with hikers. The Lakes Basin offers many options for It’s been said that you can’t be in a 43 nice shorter walks along lakes. Sand Pond The Jackson Meadows Reservoir area # bad mood when taking a hike in the forest. Easy to extreme hiking trails await you Interpretive Trail shows the flora and features the Woodcamp Creek Interpretive in Sierra County. Hikes in this region are what fauna of a riparian habitat and is accessible Trail, which provides an educational and dreams are made of. to wheelchairs. It provides a wonderful moderately difficult hike with 18 points experience for those who cannot hike the of interest spelled out in a brochure. The If you continue on the PCT northward as it typical mountain trail. Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from the crosses Hwy 49 near Loves Falls, it climbs in Jackson Meadow trail head. The Kyburz Flat a series of switchbacks across the southwest Trails in the Sierra Valley area range from interpretive area on Henness Pass Road east face of the Sierra Buttes, right above Sierra easy walks to rigorous climbs through thick of Hwy 89 between Sierraville and Truckee City, providing an magnificent view. As you conifer forests. The Cottonwood Overlook explains the history of three different peoples get closer to the top of the Sierra Buttes, the Trail is light to moderately difficult and who inhabited this beautiful mountain PCT provides an interesting trail detour, provides panoramic views of the valley meadow starting 2,000 years ago. the Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail. Whether in several places along the trail. The
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25 everything from hearty breakfast burritos River Canyon and fresh deli sandwiches to mouth- SIERRA Valley watering cheeseburgers and pizzas. Stop Alleghany by for all your needs; ATM, WiFi. See LOYALTON Casey's Place. 234 Main St. 287-9809 webcam on our website. Open all year. Golden West Saloon. 711 Main St., sierracountrystore.com; 862-1560 993-4467 Coyoteville Larkspur Café. Sierra PineS Resort (formerly 700 Main St., Coyoteville Creek Cafe. 15921 Hwy 49. Herrington’s Sierra Pines), 104 Main St., Ronda's Lil' Frosty. 319 Main St., DOWNIEVILLE Fine dining restaurant and bar open 7 days, 993-1192. Open May-November. Monday- May – October for breakfast and dinner. Wednesday and Friday-Saturday 11am-7pm. Boom Town Lounge. 200 Main St. Suite Patio dining available. From November – Sunday Noon-7pm. Closed Thursdays. B. Period-specific historic gold rush vibe, April we operate as a B&B, serving dinner Friendly fast food. Outdoor dining in a beer and wine bar and lounge. Regional to guests as needed and to the public on garden setting. Featuring Burgers, hot dogs, wines and beers, live music. www. scheduled Saturdays. Check facebook chicken strips, pork tenderloin and soft boomtownlounge.com. boomtownlounge@ and our website for updates to hours: serve ice cream goodies. Family owned and gmail.com. facebook: boomtownlounge. www.sierrapinesresort.com or Facebook: operated for 14 years. Cold Rush. 200 Main St. Fun ice cream SierraPinesResort. 530-862-1151. The Drifter’s Table, 820 Main St. A and coffee shop located in Downieville, CA, destination restaurant in Loyalton, Sorracco’s Saloon. 203 Main St. The serving artisan coffee and unique coffee oldest building on main street (circa 1851). CA, adjacent to the Gilded Drifter Inn. drinks. Summer hours: Monday-Sunday The John Sorracco Hotel was established Reservations accepted, but always welcomes 7am-8pm, Winter hours: Wednesday-Sunday in the 1880s. In 1949, Sorracco’s grandson drifters, walk-ins, nomads and those who DINE & DRINK 7am-2pm. 862-5043. www.coldrushcafe. Buddy Zerga & Walter Loffmark reopened don’t like to plan. We offer a variety of com. [email protected]. Facebook: as the Zerloff Hotel which closed in 1990. seasonal plates with a menu that changes coldrushdvl The present owners re-opened the bar as weekly. Open Thursday through Sunday La Cocina De Oro. 322 Main St., 289-3584 Sorracco’s Saloon in 2001. Enjoy fine wine, 5pm-9pm. 993-4312. www.thedrifterstable. com. [email protected]. Sabrina’s at the Forks. 308 Main spirits and micro brews in the bar, on the St., Restaurant, bar and deli, coffee and patio or on the covered front porch. Open White’s Sierra Station. 508 Main St., espresso, river gear rentals, 289-0155, all year. Dog friendly. 862-1130 993-1212. Continuous family owned www.theforksatdownieville.com. and operated since 1923. A convenience [email protected], Facebook: Lakes Basin store open year round Monday-Saturday Sabrina’s At The Forks. 6:00am – 6:00pm. Closed Sundays. We Bassetts sell fuel (available 24 hours), tires, auto St. Charles Place. 101 Commercial repair. A wonderful deli with hot and cold St. A great place to soak up small town Bassetts Station. A historic business sandwiches, soda, beer, snacks, ice, hot entertainment in the local atmosphere located at the gateway to the Lakes Basin & cold beverages, Leanin Tree cards, Blue while enjoying your favorite cocktail. Open Recreational Area, providing a general Bunny ice cream. Headquarters for Jefferson all year. stcharlesplace.com; 289-3237 store, cafe, gas, propane and motel accom- swag – Sierra & Plumas Counties. www. modations. bassettsstation.com; 862-1297 whitessierrastation.com, [email protected], Two Rivers Cafe. 116 Main St. 289-3540 The Lakes Facebook: White’sSierraStation,Inc. INDIAN VALLEY Gold Lake Lodge. 7000 Gold Lake Forest SIERRAVILLE Highway. Rustic mountain lodge in the Indian Valley Outpost resort. Fork & Horn, 101 E. Main St., 994-1070, heart of the Lakes Basin with restaurant 4601 Hwy 49, Camptonville. 289-3349, [email protected]. Open Monday open to the public. Hearty meals. Breakfast www.indianvalleyoutpostresort.com, - Friday 6am - 10am and 5pm - 7pm. is walk-in. Call for dinner reservations [email protected]. Restaurant Saturday 10am - 2pm. Closed Sunday. (seatings at 5:30pm and 7:30pm) 836-2350. (open weekends May - October). Store and A local modern comfort food restaurant Mid-June to mid-Sept. goldlakelodge.com pub open 7 days a week July 1 – September. serving breakfast and dinner. www. Free outdoor movies on Friday and Packer Lake Lodge. 3901 Packer forknhorn.com Saturday nights. Lake Lodge Rd. Open Memorial Day Los Dos Hermanos. 101 Battelle St., weekend through Columbus Day 994-1058 Sierra Buttes weekend. Homemade breakfast and Sierra Hot Springs. 521 Campbell Sierra City baked goods starting at 8am. Call for dinner reservations and entrée offerings. Hot Springs Rd. A non-profit retreat and The Buckhorn Bar and Mountain 862-1221. www.packerlakelodge.com. workshop center at the cusp of Sierra Creek Restaurant. 225 Main St., 862- [email protected]. Valley. Offering day use, historic overnight 1171. Jim Westfall, Proprietor accommodations, camping, massage and Sardine Lake Resort. Fine dining in a spa treatments & organic meals. Open all Red moose cafe & Inn. 224 Main St. 862- beautiful lakeside setting. Filet Mignon, year. sierrahotsprings.org; 994-3773 1024. Open year round serving Breakfast rack of lamb, seafood, chicken and a couple Sierraville Service & Country Store. & Lunch. 8am-2pm, Seasonal – hours of nightly specials. Reservations requested. 126 S. Lincoln St./Highway 89. Open all vary depending on time of year. Check Dining room closed Mon & Tues. Open year. 994-3529 website www.redmoosecafe.com Catering 8am-10pm Wednesday through Sunday and available. Rental rooms available. Email: 8am-4pm Monday and Tuesday. sardine@ smithneck farms espresso. 107 East redmoosecafe.com sccn.net and Facebook: SardineLakeResort. Main St., 320-9907 Open mid–May to mid–October. Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St. Pam Pasquetti (Catering). P.O. Box 126, sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 Smack dab in the heart of town. Offer Sierraville, CA 96126, 994-3467 All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 26 community. Meets on 3rd Monday of each antique store. Located in Downieville. Pliocene Ridge month. 289-3595 for info. An eclectic collection of gorgeous vintage jewelry, antique bottles, country store Alleghany downieville Museum. 330 Main St.. Open Memorial Day – Labor Day, 11am–4pm. antiques, primitives, retro, and many more Underground Gold Miners Museum. 289-3580 treasures! 289-3118 or 289-3659 356 Main St. Educational & fun, the Yuba Expeditions/Sierra Buttes museum exhibits touch on local history, downieville Outfitters. 310 Main St., Trail Stewardship. 208 Main St., geology & gold mining, including tales Mountain bike rentals and shuttles. Open 289-3010; www.yubaexpeditions.com; of underground gold miners. View videos 8am-5pm 7 days a week April-November. [email protected]. Bike shop/ that tell the history of hard rock mining www.downievilleoutfitters.com. info@ rentals/shuttles-recreation/Non-Profit. & document recent history at the 16 to downievilleoutfitters.com. Facebook: Building sustainable recreation-based 1 Mine. The gift shop features gold laced downievilleoutfitters. 289-0155 communities through stewardship, job quartz specimens and jewelry from the Downieville Tennis and Education creation, and world class events. Quality 16 to 1 Mine as well as souvenirs, books, Association. 734 Main St. We teach outdoor experiences through trail maps & t-shirts. Historical walking tours Sierra County youth the skills and construction, maintenance and providing the on June 20, mine tours on June 21st. Open courtesies of tennis, a life-long sport that community with availability to bike demos seasonally. No admission fee. Dog friendly. fosters good sportsmanship, healthful and shuttles. A partner of the Sierra Buttes www.undergroundgold.com; 287-3330 exercise and respect for teachers and fellow Trail Stewardship, we build and maintain players. Our program is also available trails to be enjoyed for generations to come. River Canyon to Sierra County visitors. We offer tennis Shuttles, demo bikes, service and trail advice lessons to youth and adults at the Mary can be found at Yuba Expeditions. Open goodyears bar P. Johnsen Community Tennis Court in Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Saturday goodyears bar museum. 525 Toll Downieville. Paul - 289-1018; Laurie – & Sunday 8am-6:00pm. The Downieville Bridge Rd. Displays, collects, preserves and 510-501-8177. Contact downievilletennis@ Classic is an annual mountain bike festival. interprets objects and materials pertinent gmail.com for seasonal lessons and dates Yuba Gallery. 208 Main St. The Yuba to Sierra County History. Features exhibits and times. Facebook: Downieville-Tennis- and-Education-Association Gallery features locally inspired arts and about Native Americans, the Chinese crafts. Open Thurs–Sun 10am–4pm. 289- Influence; the Old School House and Feather's Flowers Nursery Garden. 9822 Mining. Open weekends, July 6th–Labor 307 Main St. Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm Day weekend. 289-3297 289-3584 Yuba Theater-Sierra County Arts Council. 212 Main St. The Yuba Theatre Downieville Sabrina's at the Forks. 308 Main St. features a variety of entertainment and River Gear Rentals. Restaurant, bar and programs throughout the year. 289-9822 Downieville Day Spa at La Sierra deli., coffee and espresso. 289-0155. www. Beauty Boutique. 309 Main St. Services forksatdownieville.com. sabismith@hotmail. INDIAN VALLEY for women, men & children. Hair cuts, com. Facebook: Sabrina’s At the Forks Indian Valley Outpost resort. Out coloring, highlights, perms. Retreat facials, Sierra county arts council & the yuba door parties, receptions, weddings. Free spa manicures & pedicures, body waxing, theatre. The mission of the Sierra County outdoor movies Spring to Fall - weather airbrush tanning, massage. Bridal & special Arts Council is to bring together community permitting. Store open May–Oct. 289-3349 SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES party service packages. Complete line of and art. Home of Sierra Turnpike Players, & professional products for home care. Hair offices of Sierra County Arts Council. Music, care, nail care, skin care, make-up, bath theatre, dance, school plays & film. The SIerra Buttes & body & great gifts. Gift Certificates Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has SIERRA CITY available. Come relax! Open all year. three showings each April. Open all year. downievilledayspa.com; 289-3504 sierracountyartscouncil.org; 289-9822 Harmony Lodge #164 F and AM, 221 C Downieville grocery. 101 Sunnyside Dr. Main St., Lunar lodge open Thursday after Sierra Hardware & Sporting Goods. the Full Moon. Contact Mike Galan 289- "Best Grocery Store in Town." Swing in for 305 Main St. General retail hardware, paint & those must have Grocery-Produce-Dairy- 3595 or [email protected] for sporting goods. Hunting & fishing licenses. more information. Beer-wine-Liquor-Ice-Propane items. Open DFM Agent. Tackle, sporting & camping 7 days a week, year round. 289-3596 supplies. Plumbing & electrical. Open Kathy Chow Photography. Color Downieville Library. Native Daughters all year. Dog friendly. Summer – Monday images primarily comprised of nature- based abstracts & intimate landscapes. Hall. 118 Commercial St., Open all year. Tues. -Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-3pm. Work shown at Sierra City Mercantile, 10am-2pm, Thurs. 12pm-4pm. 289-3544 Winter: Tuesday – Saturday 9am-5:30pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. 289-3582. 221 Main St., Sierra City. See Sierra City downieville lions club. A volunteer Mercantile listing for days and hours of service organization promoting the VINTAGE GAL ANTIQUES & FINE THINGS. operation. [email protected]; welfare of organizations & members of our 2OOC Main St. Sierra County's largest 862-1468 Darby Hayes
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 27 Kentucky mine historic park & Sierra City Library. Main St. Open all East Sierra Valley Chamber of museum/sierra county historical year. Tues & Thurs 11:30–3:30. 862-0210 Commerce. P.O. Box 366, Loyalton 96118; society. Hwy 49, just east of Sierra City. Sierra City Mercantile. 221 Main St. 993-4387; info@eastsierravalleychamber. Explore mining artifacts, a Chinese settler A Retail Gallery and Art Shop. Photos, com; www.eastsierravalleychamber.com exhibit, stamp mill, photographs & more. matted, framed & metal; handmade Hair Faire. Debbie Jaquez, P.O. Box 537, Picnic facilities. Gift shop with prints, fabric, fiber, pottery, jewelry, wood items Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4874 original art, native gold, artifacts & jewelry. for home & personal use; “collectibles;” Books on area history, geology & flora. Leonard’s Market, 606 Main St., books; souvenirs; seasonal decorations & 993-4397 Summer amphitheater concerts. Memorial gift items; children’s/baby gifts; t-shirts. Day–Labor Day, Open Daily during the Open Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day Loyalton Library. 511 Main St., Open season 10am-4pm. Weekends after Labor through mid-December. Peak season – Wed–Fri, 1pm–5pm. 993-1105 Day through mid-October. Tours of Wednesday through Sunday – 10am-3pm. Loyalton Thrift Store, “Loyalton’s working stamp mill, gold mine & miners [email protected] Macy’s”. City Hall Building. Open Tuesday cabin 11am & 2pm. sierracountyhistory. -Friday, 10am–2pm. 993-4770 for info org; [email protected] Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St. and the Facebook: Kentucky Mine and Smack dab in the heart of town. Stop by for Milton Gottardi Museum. 605 School Museum. 862-1310 all your Grocery–Meats–Produce– Beer– St. Right off Hwy 49 behind the Loyalton Wine–Liquor–Camping–Fishing–Ice–Deli– Pharmacy building, open Memorial Day Music At The Mine is a summer Catering–Gifts and more– needs. ATM, weekend. Open by appointment only concert series held at the Kentucky Mine WiFi, and up to the minute weather station during winter. 993-4012 or 993-6750 Amphitheater during the months of May available. See the webcam on our website. Mountain Feather Massage. Lola through September and underwritten Open all year. sierracountrystore.com; Garza, P.O. Box 723, Loyalton, CA 96118, by the Sierra County Historical Society. 862-1560 Contact Chris Stockdale, 289-1076 or 993-4852, [email protected] Sierra Pines Resort Trout Pond. [email protected]. Website: www. Plumas-Sierra Cattlewomen. Pat 104 Main St. Trout fishing available for all sierracountyhistory.org. Facebook: Music at Ramelli, P.O. Box 429, Loyalton, CA 96118, ages from 10am – 1pm daily. All supplies the Mine 425-7660, 994-1031, [email protected] provided and we will clean and ice pack My sisters cottage MASSAGE THERAPY. your catch to take home. 862-1151. Ruby Lee Burch. 319 Wrangler Dr., P.O. Box 207 Main St. Massage Spa. Just 20 minutes 485, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4488, from Downieville. Early morning & The Lakes (916) 206-7829, [email protected] evening appointments are available to Salmon Lake lodge RESORT. Summer Sierra Sunrise Massage. Leanna suit your time schedule, if you book early. resort, family-oriented, 10 tent cabins, 4 Glennon, 448-2287 When you make your vacation reservation, cabins, boat rentals. Open late May through book your personalized massage. Open all mid-October. Dog friendly. salmonlake.net. Sierra Valley Event Center & year. mysisterscottage.com; 862-1505 [email protected]. 852- Skateboard park. Horseback riding, off- road vehicles, hiking, fishing and hunting San Francisco State Sierra nevada 0874 (Message). Call 993-6750 for info Field Campus. The Sierra Nevada Field Sardine Lake Resort. Open daily for Campus is dedicated to promoting an boat rentals, tackle & bait, coffee, off-sale Sierra Valley Cards. Annie & Earl Platt,
SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES understanding and appreciation of the beer & cold drinks until 6pm. Mid–May to Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4256 biological diversity, geosciences, hydrology, mid-Oct. sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 Sierra Valley Home Center. Kim Folchi, astronomy, plein air art and written word 411 Main St., 993-4331, fax 993-4094 in the Gold Lakes Basin and Sierra Valley Yuba Pass region of the Sierra Nevada through Betty Thatcher, Artist. P.O. Box 944, Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp. Shaffer’s Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-1707 education and research. Classes for adults High Sierra Camp. 38782 State Highway 49. and college students including Art, Writing, Wilderness adventure overnight summer TIP Printing & Graphics. Joel Gressel, Natural History, Cultural, Geomorphology, camp where boys and girls aged 8 to 17 find 12177 Business Park Dr., Suite 9, Truckee, CA Birding, Song Writing, etc. Open everyday fun, friends and adventure! Open June to 96161, 587-3551, 913-9365, fax 587-7926, June 1-August 15 when classes are August 7 days a week. 415-897-0316. www. [email protected] conducted. 862-1230. https://sierra.sfsu. highsierracamp.com. info@highsierracamp. Touch of Light Jewelry. Carolyn edu. The field campus has been closed for com. Meunier, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4991 the 2020 season. Please do not attempt [email protected] to register for any classes or workshops. Please check back in january 2021 SIERRA Valley White’s Sierra Station. 508 Main St, Mechanic shop, 3 tire deliveries per week. Sierra buttes SNOWbUSTERS. An CALPINE Gas - regular and unleaded and diesel. organization dedicated to promoting and “Neighbors” Musicians for Hire, Jan Convenience store and deli. Open Year enjoying the sport of snowmobiling. Become Drummond & Art Franco. P.O. Box 37, Round. Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday a member and join in on the fun. Conditions Calpine, CA 96124, 994-3649 or 994-3669 6am-5pm. Closed Sunday. 993-1212. www. permitting, we hold club runs once a [email protected] whitessierrastation.com. [email protected]. month during the winter, an annual holiday Facebook: White’s Sierra Station, Inc. dinner, an ice fishing competition for the CHILCOOT kids, and a lasagna feed to raise funds for goodwins general store. 94139 SACRAMENTO scholarships. The scholarships are awarded Highway 70, Chilcoot, CA 96105, 993-4683 to graduating seniors at Downieville High cAPITAL gRAPHICS, iNC. 2920-36th St., School and family members of the club. For LOYALTON Sacramento, CA 95817, Open Monday-Friday memberships please call Sharon Grenier at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Provider of printed 862-1577 for info. A Bit of Beach. 701 Main St., Hwy 49. products and advertising specialty products. [email protected]. 993-1655 (916) 455-2777. www.capgraph.com. [email protected]. All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 28 Tom’s Snowmobile & service. 630 org, sierrahotsprings.org; 994-3773 Sattley South Lincoln St, Sierraville, 994-3522, Sierra Valley Feed & Ranch Supply. Country Class Collectibles. Corner Recreational, retail and service. Ski-doo 101 Main St. Feed supply store, fencing, of Highways 49 & 89 and A–23 (Sattley sales, parts, accessories; Fox Racing Shox, vaccination for cattle, etc., clothing, gifts, Junction), 394-0615 or (513) 309-6369. suspensions. Making faster smoother. Open bags, Twisted X, jewelry, etc. Open Year A collectibles store, selling Indian (Native August to May; www.tomssnowmobile. round. Summer hours: Monday-Friday American) art and items, jewelry, stained com; [email protected]. 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. Winter glass, minerals and western items. Located hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and in the historic Sattley Store. Open May- Saturday 9am-3pm. 994-3091. sproen@aol. October. Thurs-Monday 10am-6pm (open com. Facebook: Sierra Valley Feed & Ranch on holidays during this season). Closed Supply. Tues & Wed. Fri-Sun open 9am-6pm. Find us on google business and google maps Sierra Valley Yaks. A small family- under Sattley Cash Store. owned ranch in the Sierra Valley. We offer domesticated yak meat and fiber, and are Sierraville committed to producing a high-quality Sierra Hot Springs. 521 Campbell Hot grass-fed product in a sustainable and responsible manner. P.O. Box 300, Calpine, Springs Rd. A retreat & workshop center CA 96124, Appointment On Request, (805) at the cusp of Sierra Valley. Here, it is 403-7800 or [email protected]. impossible to resist the overwhelming www.sierravalleyyaks.com sense of tranquility. The natural spring water is as smooth as silk & the pools are a Sierraville Barber Shop. Main Street. true experience. Offering day use, historic Ron Tucker. 775-846-2200 overnight accommodations, camping, Sierraville Service & Country Store. massage & spa treatments & organic meals. Jay or Michelle Skutt, P.O. Box 5, Sierraville, Open year round. info@sierrahotsprings. CA 96126, 994-3529 Mary Davey
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29 Sierra Shangri-La. Highway 49, 2.5 your personalized massage at www. River Canyon miles east of Downieville, 289-3455 mysisterscottage.com. Downieville Sierra Streamside Cabins. Hwy 49, 5 O’Gara-Hayes Vacation Rental. The miles north-east of Downieville. 6 rustic- O’Gara-Hayes Vacation House. Open Carriage House Inn, 110 Commercial St., chic cabins right on the river upstream of June through September. Weekly rentals. 289-3573; 10 room boutique multi-sport Downieville. Cabins range from 5 Bdrs to 1 This charming fab 50's farm style home is hotel in historic downtown Downieville. Bdr. Fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, located on an acre hidden on the banks of Open all year. Dog friendly. www. living space, area for campfires, etc. the North Yuba River. With 7 bedrooms downievillecarriagehouse.com. sonya@ Dog friendly with a refundable deposit and 4 bathrooms, it is perfect for family downievillecarriagehouse.com. Facebook: (always refunded provided the dog has vacations, reunions or group retreats. Wifi Downieville Carriage House. not chewed down the cabin & the owners and propane BBQ. Call for appointment to have picked up outside after the pet.) view - o’[email protected] or Mary Downieville Loft. 208 Main St. SierraStreamsideCabins.com; 289-3379 Davey 862-1193 415-218-3469 LODGING The Lure Resort. 100 Lure Bridge Lane. Red moose cafÉ & Inn. 224 Main St. Downieville Retreat, 25 Hummingbird 16 Cabins and Camping Cabins situated 862-1024. Open 8:00am-2:00pm serving Lane, 415-308-0711. Summer rental. along the North Yuba River. We are an breakfast and lunch. Lodging and rental www.downievilleretreat.com. adventure resort where families and friends rooms available. Catering available. [email protected]. can strengthen their connection with Seasonal – varies depending on time of Downieville River Inn. 121 River St. the outdoors. Whether you love hiking, year. Check website www.redmoosecafe. On the Yuba River, just across the Court fishing, mountain biking, four wheeling, com. [email protected] House Bridge, still within walking distance rock climbing, dirt bikes or just relaxing Facebook: Red Moose Café. to the shops and restaurants. A variety of along the banks of the beautiful North Yuba River Haven Vacation Home. 218 rooms and cottages, some with kitchens. River. The Lure welcomes everyone with a Bed & Breakast services, a sauna, heated passion for getting outside. Open all year. Main St., 862-1549, 802-1541. Exquisite swimming pool, picnic area and BBQ’s, Dog friendly. 289-3465. www.lureresort. river front property, 3 bedroom home WiFi and in-room movies. Grounds com. [email protected] surrounded by the sound of white water. large enough for family reunions and Facebook: Lure Resort. Rented as a 2 or 3 bedroom home or by large events. Open all year. Dog friendly. the room like a lodge. Open year round. Willoughby’s on the River, 171 River 289-3308. www.downievilleriverinn.com. www.riverhaven.drivehq.com. sjorjorian@ St., Vacation Rental. April-Thanksgiving. [email protected]. gmail.com. Facebook: River Haven Vacation willoughbysriver.com. [email protected]. Facebook: Downieville River Inn. Home 602-253-6562 The Sierra Chalet. 862-1193, Your Major Downie Quarters. 501 & 503 Main St. 1 bd & 1 ba vacation home rental. INDIAN VALLEY year-round vacation rental in Sierra City, Full amenities; sleeps up to 4. Call for rates locally owned and operated; discounts Indian Valley Outpost resort. & availability. highsierrarealty@sbcglobal. available for snowmobilers, firefighters, 4601 Hwy 49, Camptonville. 289-3349. law enforcement; and military; email: net. Available year round. [email protected]. IVO Resort [email protected]. Mary Davey, downiehouse.com; 906-4085 is a cozy Mom & Pop campground on the Property Manager. See photos at: As The Riverside Inn. 206 Commercial St. Cozy North Fork of the Yuba River on Highway Yuba Flows on facebook. 49. We have a 5 star group cabin creekside inn right on the confluence of the North sierra city house. 126 Butte St. 2 blocks which sleeps 11 guests. Four RV hook ups Fork Yuba and Downie Rivers. Each room from center of town, this private house on a and a bunkhouseRV for rent. Glamour has a balcony that overlooks the Downie 1 acre lot has a small brook that runs year- camping is fun in our fully furnished River and comes with a continental round past a large hardwood deck. 3 Bdr teepees. We have a Restaurant (open breakfast. Open all year. downie.us. & 1.5 Ba. Sleeps 6 to 8 comfortably with 3 weekends), store & pub. Free outdoor [email protected]. 289-1000 queen & 2 twin beds. Sounds of the creek movies on Friday and Saturday nights. in every room. Back yard patio with BBQ. Reservations are made online at www. A Local Business? indianvalleyoutpostresort.com. WiFi. Available all year. Dog friendly. sierravacation.com; 707-338-6901 Want To Be Included In Sierra Buttes Sierra Pines Resort (formerly The Visitors Guide? Herrington’s Sierra Pines). Lodge and
Restaurant. 104 Main St. 530-862-1151. JOIN THE SIERRA COUNTY Sierra City 800-682-9848. Open 7 days, May – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Buttes Resort. Vacations are 230 Main st. October and operates as a Bed & Breakfast expensive, why take a chance? Tastefully Join our community of local business November – April. 22 room lodge and fine appointed cabins, fully equipped with owners and organizations. We work dining restaurant. Many rooms with river kitchens & unparalleled views of the Yuba together to promote our county as views, some with kitchens and a renovated River. Best rates in Sierra City. Open all well as make it the best place it can trailer with waterfall view. Pet friendly. year. www.buttesresort.com; 862-1170 be to have a business. Sign up, renew Large meadow with BBQ and firepit. or download an application online at cabins in the sierras.com. 510 Main St., Private river access. Trout pond! www. www.sierracountychamber.com Hwy 49. 862-1122 sierrapinesresort.com. sierrapinesresort@ For applications contact Sierra gmail.com. Facebook: SierraPinesResort. My sisters cottage. 207 Main St. County Chamber at 1-800-200-4949 862-1505. Vacation rental. Motor Lodge Sierra Skies RV Park. On the river in or email Rooms. Wifi. No Pets. When you Sierra City with views of the Sierra Buttes & [email protected]. make your vacation reservation, book private access to the river. All sites are full
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 30 hook-ups. Daily, weekly & monthly rates. Sardine Lake Resort. A small, family- 29 units. Year-round storage units. Dog run resort, since 1941. On Lower Sardine Photo Credits friendly. sierraskiesrvpark.com; 862-1166 Lake, at the base of the Sierra Buttes. 9 housekeeping cabins. Restaurant closed Mon This visitors guide, chamber website and Yuba River Inn. Located on 25 acres of & Tues. Cabins generally rent by the week, our Sierra County Fair Exhibit would accessible river frontage, the Yuba River Inn Sat. – Sat. Mid-May to mid-October Boats, not be possible without the generous offers well appointed accommodations in 1 fishing. sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 and 2 bedroom log cabin units, most with donations of photos by many incredible fully equipped kitchens. Relax and enjoy photographers. Individual photo credits the natural beauty and rushing sounds of SIERRA Valley accompany the pictures. the Yuba River from the privacy of your cabin or from our large deck overlooking Loyalton If you like their photos presented in this the river. Enjoy the private river frontage Guide or on our website, prints are available exclusively for our guests. 862-1122 or THE Gilded drifter Inn. 820 Main locally in galleries and stores. www.yubariverinn.com for info. St., A quiet place in a beautiful place. The Mary Davey’s photographs can be Gilded Drifter is a 120 year old building customized for your logos, cards, and fine LODGING lovingly restored for vacationers in 2017. art. Framed art available for sale at the Yuba Lakes Basin The hotel offers 6 guest rooms including Gallery in Downieville. Also check photos private and group suites with options for on the facebook page “As the Yuba Flows” or Bassetts private and shared bath starting at $65/ contact Mary at [email protected] night. All guests share a full kitchen, or 862-1193 for more info. Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. The library/dining room and the summerhouse Motel has three housekeeping units each and gardens. Open all year. 428-5015. with private entrances and full functional www.gildeddrifterinn.com. kitchens. Conveniently located just a [email protected] short walk or drive to hiking, fishing, bird-watching or any adventure that you golden west. 711 Main S. 993-4467 would like to take on. BBQ, kitchen units available, TV, patio/balcony/deck, pet Sierraville friendly, river access. General store, café, gas and propane. Open May – October. Constellation Creek. Sierraville, CA. Memorial Day-Labor Day open 8am-6pm. Newly renovated creekside cabins in the After Labor Day open 8am-4pm. 862- heart of the Sierras. Open Year Round. 1297. www.bassettsstation.com. admin@ Check in, switch off, tune into the sound of bassettsstation.com the babbling creek and look up at Mother Mary Davey Nature. Visit www.constellationcreek.com or call 530-994-1033 to plan your stay. Downieville The Lakes Community Hall Sierra Hot Springs/Globe Hotel. Gold Lake LODGE. 7000 Gold Lake Forest A non-profit retreat & workshop center Rental Highway. Rustic mountain lodge with 12 at the cusp of Sierra Valley. Here, it is Space available for your special events cabins located in the heart of the Lakes impossible to resist the overwhelming sense needs. Meetings, dances, parties, Basin. Hearty meals included. Open mid- of tranquility. Offering day use, historic June to mid-September. $100 to $200 a overnight accommodations, camping, weddings, etc. Table and chairs night. goldlakelodge.com; 836-2350 massage & spa treatments & organic meals. included in the rental; kitchen area Open year round. usage is an extra charge. For further Packer Lake Lodge. 3901 Packer Lake sierrahotsprings.org; information and rental availability, Lodge Rd. Open Memorial Day weekend 994-3773 through Columbus Day weekend. 862- contact Mindy Strine at 530-955-5710. 1221. www.packerlakelodge.com. [email protected] [email protected].
Salmon Lake lodge RESORT. Call for SIERRA CITY cabin reservations. Rowboat rentals $40/day, cash only, at lake no reservations needed. COMMUNITY HALL Open late May through mid–October. Dog RENTAL friendly. salmonlake.net; 852-0874 The Sierra City Community Hall is a log cabin style building built in the 40s by local residents. It has a full kitchen, a stage, movie screen and three bathrooms. The Community Hall seats 120 people for dinners with tables and chairs available. The hall’s rustic style provides a warm environment for weddings, parties, dances and business Mary Davey Mary Davey meetings. If interested in renting the For more information about events, where to play & stay or to building, please call Mary Jungi at live & work in Sierra County, see www.sierracountychamber.com 530-862-1580
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 31 construction Plumas Bank. Rachelle Ramelli. MISCELLANEOUS Portola, CA 96122, 832-4405, fax 832-0621, Buck’s Appliance, Parts & Service. [email protected] Sierra County LAND TRUST. Goal: 993-4265, cell 249-0191 preserve environmental & recreational Plumas Bank. Shelly Wright. 11638 Jaquez Custom Craft. Rudy Jaquez. assets & important open space areas for Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161, shelly. 993-1336 public use. Funded by grants & private [email protected] donations. Focus on the Sierra Buttes and Craig’s Custom Carpentry. Craig the Lakes Basin. The Land Trust owns 1525 Fassbender. 19 Edelweiss Dr. 993-1182, GAS acres of land for public use including Young [email protected] Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. A America Lake, Volcano Lake, frontage on Range of Light Construction. Bob historic business located at the gateway Upper and Lower Sardine Lakes, parts of & Pam Macey. P.O. Box 23, Loyalton, CA to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area, Packer Saddle and the Lookout trail to the 96118, 993-4337, [email protected] providing a general store, gas & propane. Sierra Buttes, the start of the Downieville bassettsstation.com; 862-1297 Dawson Wood Interiors. Downhill trail and a large expanse of the
SERVICES Sierraville, CA 96126. 563-8029, md@ Sierraville Service Station & Country face of the Buttes. sierracountylandtrust. dawsonwoodinteriors.com Store. 126 S. Lincoln St./Highway 89, org; 990-8043 Sierraville. 994-3529. Open all year McCormack Construction. Brendan Sierra Valley Sr. Apartments. 100 Hill McCormick. Sierraville, CA 96126, 994- White’s Sierra Station. St., Loyalton. (530) 993-4307, fax 993-4308 3812, [email protected] 508 Main St., Loyalton, 993-1212, www. Sierra Valley Yaks. Family-owned ranch whitessierrastation.com Gas pumps open Scott R. Burr Construction P.O. in Sierra Valley. We offer domesticated yak 24/7, Auto repair; tire sales Box 321, Downieville 530-289-3301 meat and fiber, and produce a high-quality [email protected] INSURANCE grass-fed product in a sustainable and re- sponsible manner. P.O. Box 300, Calpine, CA EVENT RENTALS Flanigan-Levitt Insurance Agency. 96124, (805) 403-7800 or 400 Main St. Quincy. 283-1112. Insurance Downieville Community Hall. 322 [email protected]. agency offering all lines of insurance, Main St., Downieville Rental for events & www.sierravalleyyaks.com personal or commercial products and parties. downievillecommunityhall@gmail. services. [email protected]. NEWS com 955-5710 flaniganleavitt.com Sierra Booster, Sierra County’s Harvey Ranch. 6780 Harvey Ranch Road, Pictorial Newspaper. PO Box 8, Calpine, CA 96124. 994-3617. Ranch venue LEGAL Loyalton, 96118. 993-4379; fax 844-272- for all occasions, weddings, reunions, family Sandra Groven, DISTRIcT ATTORNEY. 8583; [email protected]; sierrabooster.com and corporate parties. HarveyRanch.com Sierra County, 289-3269 sierra county prospect. All things [email protected] C. Ingrid Larson, Attorney At Law. Sierra County. 289-3632 Online Indian Valley Outpost resort. 289-3654 sierracountyprospect.org Outdoor parties, receptions, weddings, mountain messenger. 313 Main St., P.O. group gatherings, retreats (catering MEDICAL & DENTAL Drawer A, Downieville, 289-3262 available). Summer outdoor free Lee D. Walker, D.D.S. 703 Main St., [email protected] movies and guest music. 289-3349. Loyalton. Comprehensive Family Dentistry. indianvalleyoutpostresort.com; email: Open all year. 8am–5pm Mon–Thurs. REAL ESTATE & NOTARY info@[email protected] 993-4728 ANOTARYNOW.com. All Notary services Sierra City Community Hall. Rental. Eastern Plumas Health Care. 725 including mobile services and office Open all year. 862-1580 Third Street, Loyalton. Clinic- 993-1231, appointments to avoid travel fees. 20 Sierra Valley Event Center. Contact Skilled Nursing- 993-1225 years experience. Copy – scan – General City of Loyalton. 993-6750 Jon Peek, DVM. Veterinarian, Ret. 524- Administrative services, too. On call mobile Sierra Valley Grange Hall. Pam 9911 notary services. Monday-Sunday including Olivieri/Rich Moore. 92202 Highway 70, Sierra Frontier Medical Resources, holidays. Office hours by appointment Vinton, CA 96135, (831) 345-9840, fax 993- P.O. Box 393, Downieville, CA 95936, Purpose Bonded & insured. (Sierra, Plumas, East 1181, [email protected] is to acquire and support the development Placer, Nevada & Lassen County). Call or text for quickest response. 320-0764. Sierraville School & Community of financial and other resources to assure the Center, Rental Facility for Parties & availability of medical and health services, Marlene Boggs, California Outdoor Events, 103 Lincoln St., Sierraville. Miriam including primary, urgent and emergency care Properties. 412-2897, marleneboggs@ Dines 289-3201 to the residents and visitors to Western Sierra gmail.com CaliforniaOutdoorProperties. County, California. www.sierrafrontier.org com LandLeader.com FINANCE Western Sierra Dental Clinic. 17 Front DICKSON Realty. 289 Commercial St., ATM Available - Main Street. Loyalton (next St., Downieville. 289-3199 Portola 96122. You will benefit from my to Leaonard's Market) Western Sierra Medical Clinic. 209 expertise, experience, and professionalism to Linda Beeson Income Tax & Nevada St., Downieville. Open Monday- provide a stress free real estate transaction. Bookkeeping Services. P.O. Box 599, Thursday 8am-5pm. On call after hours. Please contact me today, for a confidential Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4916, 587-6036, Comprehensive medical and dental services review of your real estate needs. Call Bonnie [email protected] with a focus on Wellness Care and Chronic Jessee 530-412-3984 bjessee@dicksonrealty. com. Welcomehometruckee.com Wells Fargo Bank. 326 Main St., Disease Management. Medical - 289-3298; Downieville. ATM only. Dental - 289-3199; wsmcmed.org
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 32 Century 21 Tahoe North Realtors. UTILITIES & WATER R.R. Lewis Water Company. 855-RR- Amber Donnelly. P.O. Box 271, Loyalton, LEWIS. CA 96118, 410-9397, amberjdonnelly@ Downieville Public Utility District. yahoo.com P.O. Box 444, Downieville. 289-2774 or Sierra City Waterworks, Inc. Water 289-3370 serving company. Open all year. 273-6447. SENIOR SERVICES Liberty Utilities. 701 National Ave., Tahoe Golden Rays Transporation. workforce Vista, CA 96148, 800-782-2506. Downieville. 798-8555 Alliance for Workforce Development. 305 S. Lincoln St., LOYALTON senior center. 301 First St., PG&E. Gas & electric svs. www.pge.com. Loyalton. Lunch Mon–Fri at Noon. Open Sierraville, CA 96126, 993-3349, www.aworkforce.org all year. Reservations 993-4770 Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Western Sierra county senior Cooperative & Telecommunications. center. Downieville. Lunch & 73233 State Route 70, Portola, CA 96122. 832- commodities. Open all year. 289-3250 4261. Plumas-Sierra REC & its subsidiary SERVICES provide Electricity, Internet and Broadband STORAGE services with a high level of reliability for Sierra Skies STORAGE. Sierra fair and reasonable costs. Office hours: City. Storage units. Open all year. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Open all year. sierraskiesrvpark.com; 862-1166 www.psrec.coop.
Familiarizing yourself with some of the unique Public Health & Medical Emergency information in our rural environment will maximize your safety and enjoyment while playing in the Sierras.
s remote and sparsely populated as Sierra County is, we • AirMedCareNetwork (Reach for Life & Calstar) Ahave a great Volunteer base. Volunteer Fire Departments 1-800-793-0010 are located in Alleghany, Pike, Downieville, Sierra City, Sattley, http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com Sierra Brooks, Calpine, Sierraville & Loyalton. Fire departments • Enloe Flight Care 530-332-6774 www.enloe.org have ongoing training for the firefighters, and the EMTs have • Care Flight 775-858-5700 www.care-flight.com continuous training to keep current on their skills & certifications. • MASA Assist (800) 423-3226 www.masaassist.com At the sound of the siren, fire personnel including EMTs and First Responders show up, seemingly out of nowhere to take care of you. Medical Facilities So while vacationing or visiting the area, play safe, but if faced Should you require advanced medical attention while in Sierra with an emergency, rest assured, help is right around the bend. County you will likely be transported to one of the following Use caution while navigating our narrow curvy scenic highways. facilities: Remember when you see those emergency lights coming, get as far off the path as safely possible. • UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA • Enloe Medical Center, Chico CA Personal Preparedness goes a long way in avoiding meeting our • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Grass Valley CA trusty search and rescue volunteers. Let somebody know where • Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno NV you are going and when you expect to return. Do not count • Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville CA on your cell phone working. Carry basic first aid supplies, any • Eastern Plumas District Hospital, Portola CA required prescription meds, flashlight, jacket, bug repellent, • Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee CA sunscreen and water. Do not count on your GPS device working or being entirely accurate. Post Offices Community NOTE:: Local stores will not be open in the evening for Bulletin Boards purchasing supplies. Local Post Offices & Community Bulletin Boards are information 911 calls made from cell phones are often routed to larger sharing hubs. Post Offices are located on Main Street in Loyalton, dispatch centers and then transferred back locally. This Sierraville, Calpine, Sierra City, Downieville, Alleghany, North San can cause a delay in getting assistance. Specify you are in Juan (serves Pike). Sierra County. Examples of information commonly posted: In order to expedite the handling of an emergency call from • Road Closures & Traffic Controls your cellular phone you can program the direct dial number for • Wild Fire Status Information of Sheriff's Office Dispatch into your phone and use it instead • Community Events • Health Warnings 911 while in Sierra County. 530-289-3700 Senior Center Should you need advanced medical attention while in Sierra The Senior Center in Loyalton is a public Cooling-Off Center during County there is a high likelihood you will be transported by air. the summer and a place to warm-up in the winter. 302 1st Street, Many have discovered after receiving air transport, this service is Loyalton, CA 96118, 530-993-4770 not always covered by regular insurance. Costs start at $15,000.00 per trip. Purchasing membership with a medical transport company in advance is a prudent option. For an
annual fee of less that $100.00, you can have peace of mind for you AND MEDICAL HEALTH and your family.
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Radio Signals Veterinarians Very little radio signal is available on the mountainous West Side of Veterinarians serving Sierra County Dr. Dennis Spence is in the County. Some station options on the East Side are: Downieville at the Sierra Hardware parking lot most Tuesdays. Reno: 98.1FM 104.5FM 88.7FM 780AM 530-273-5331 1270AM 1340AM (Spanish) Plumas Vet Service, Beckwourth CA 530-832-4485 Susanville: 92.3FM 93.3FM 1240AM Large Animal Vet Services Chilcoot 530-993-1400 Local Health & Medical providers serving Sierra County: Common Hazards in Sierra County • Eastern Plumas Health Care A few common hazards to be on the alert for are mountain lions, 700 Third, Loyalton CA 96118 rapidly changing weather extremes, bears, rattle snakes, aggressive 530-993-1231 ground wasps, wild land fires, ticks and mosquitoes which can • Sierra County Public Health carry disease. NOT Primary Care (Family Planning and Immunizations) When swimming, fishing, or engaging in water sports, being a 202 Front St Loyalton CA 96118 strong swimmer is not a good rational for not wearing a life jacket. 530-993-6701 A life jacket has additional safety purposes to consider, besides • Western Sierra Medical Clinic & Dental buoyancy, will help protect a person against hypothermia, an 209 Nevada St, Downieville CA 95936 important threat when a rescue might be slow in coming. Most 530-289-3298 life jackets are brightly colored assisting in rescue efforts. They Some limited emergency & pharmacy abilities. can also absorb some of • Dr. Lee Walker DDS the impact of a fall and 703 Main St, Loyalton CA 96118 minimize injuries. Seeing 530-993-4728 adults wear a life jacket • Sierra Family Medical Clinic sets a positive example for 15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City 95959 children. 530-292-3478
This document is a collaboration between Downieville Volunteer Fire & Ambulance, Eastern Plumas Healthcare & Ambulance, Western Sierra Medical Clinic, Sierra County Sheriffs Office, the Office of Emergency Services, Child Care Council, and others through their participation in the Sierra County Health Coordinating Committee (SCHCC) HEALTH AND MEDICAL HEALTH Contact LeTina Vanetti, Public Health Educator/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 530-993-6737 [email protected]
Mary Darvey David Keyes
34 The 2020 Downieville Mountain Brewfest scheduled for July 18 has been canceled. We made this difficult decision in an effort 2020 Downieville to keep our residents and visitors safe from any exposure to the Covid-19 virus. As an alternative, we are hosting a virtual Mountain Brewfest Mountain Brewfest that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. So grab your favorite beer, sit back and sign in to watch our very first virtual Downieville Mountain Brewfest!
The Downieville Mountain Virtual Brewfest is a FREE on-line event, beginning at 1pm on Saturday July 18th, 2020.
Representatives from our breweries are invited to be panelists to provide short updates on their brands and how their breweries are handling the current market and challenges. The Downieville Mountain Brewfest chairperson will also provide a short overview and history of Downieville, along with an update on how this small mountain town is coping.
To register for this year's Downieville Virtual Mountain Brewfest, please visit the Brewfest website: www.downievillebrewfest.com and follow instructions to access the zoom webinar.
Thank you for your understanding and supporting our annual Downieville Mountain Brewfest. We hope you will join and enjoy this year's virtual event, and that we will all come together, in person, next year in Downieville. Stay healthy and stay safe!
35 Sierra County where folks come to get a taste of gold rush livin'
36 The Retreat at Downieville On the river Private beach for swimming and fishing Rafting & Kayaking Skip Whitney Outside dining 415-308-0711 Complete privacy [email protected] downievilleretreat.com
Barbara Hill, President/Board Director
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37 630 South Lincoln St., Sierraville 96126 530-994-3522
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43 SIERRA COUNTY LODGING REFERENCE GUIDE 1-800-200-4949 or www.sierracountychamber.com L = LODGE R = RESORT BB = BED & BREAKFAST T NI H = HOTEL/INN VH = VACATION HOME M = MOTEL RV = RV CAMPING C = CABIN TC = TENT CABINS TYPE OF U # of Units/RoomsKitchen TV Pets OKFireplaceWiFi Laundry OpenFacility All Restaurantyear BreakfastPicnic/Rec Incl. Boat Area RentalPool/SpaCredit CardsMin. StayHandicap in Season Access
530-289-3573 Carriage House Inn H 8 n n n n n n n n Downieville 800-296-2289 Downieville Retreat 415-308-0711 Downieville
Downieville River Inn & Resort 530-289-3308 R/C 13 n n n n n n n n Downieville
Indian Valley Outpost Resort 530-289-3349 R 9 n n n n n n n n Indian Valley
Major Downie Quarters 530-906-4085 VH 1 n n n n Downieville
RIVER CAN Y ON 530-289-1000 Riverside Inn H 11 n n n n n n n n n n Downieville 888-883-5100
Downieville, Indian Valley Sierra Streamside Cabins 530-289-3379 C/RV 6/6 n n n n E. of Downieville
The Lure Resort 530-289--3465 R 16 n n n n n n n n E of Downieville
Willoughby’s on the River 602-253-6562 VH 3 n n n n n n n Downieville
530-862-1170 Buttes Resort R 11 n n n n n n n Sierra City 800-991-1170 Cabins in the Sierra 530-289-1122 C n n n n n n n n n n Sierra City 530-862-1151 Sierra Pines Resort R 21 n n n n n n n n Sierra City 800-682-9848
My Sisters Cottage 530-862-1505 M/VH 4 n n n n Sierra City
O’Gara-Hayes Vacation Rental 530-862-1193 VH 7 n n n n n n Sierra City
SIERRA BUTTES 2 Loganville, Sierra City Red Moose Inn & Cafe 530-862-1024 n n n n n n n n Sierra City
River Haven Vacation Rental 530-862-1549 VH 2-3 n n n n n n n n Sierra City
The Sierra Chalet 530-862-1193 VH n n n n n n Sierra City
Sierra City House 707-338-6901 VH 3 n n n n n n n n n Sierra City
Sierra Skies RV Park 530-862-1166 RV 29 n n n n n Sierra City
Yuba River Inn 530-862-1122 C n n n n n n n n n n Sierra City
Bassetts Station 530-862-1297 M 3 n n n n n n n n Bassetts
Gold Lake Lodge 530-836-2350 L/C 10 n n n n n Gold Lake
Salmon Lake Lodge 530-852-0874 C/TC 14 n n n n n n Salmon Lake
Sardine Lake Resort 530-862-1196 R/C 9 n n n n n n Sardine Lake Bassetts, Lakes LA K ES BASIN
Constellation Creek 530-994-1033 C 7 n n n n n Sierraville
Gilded Drifter Bed & Breakfast 916-832-0055 H 6 n n n n n Loyalton
Golden West 530-993-4467 H 12 n n n n n n Loyalton
Sierra Hot Springs & Globe Hotel 530-994-3773 BB 19 n n n n n n n n Sierraville Loyalton, Sierraville Y SIERRA VALLE Check AirBnB and VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) for additional lodging options.
44 Due to the covid-19 pandemic, most, if not all events have been cancelled or postponed through June and July 2020. We advise you to contact the organization/event coordinator(s) by phone or email before planning to attend an event in Sierra SIERRA COUNTY TRAIL GUIDE County in 2020. You may also contact the Chamber by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www. sierracountychamber.com for any additional information. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this very difficult time for all of us. Check Local Ranger station for additional trail information. May 2020 July 17 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into
the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Top elevation Distance, X-Country ski Snowmobiling Groomed trails Hiking Biking Equine OHV Easy Moderate Difficult May 23 - Gazebo & Bright Bridge Dedication, 7pm, rd. trip Lions Park, Downieville. Postponed – new date to Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! Henness Pass Road 4900 varies n n n n n n be determined. Email: downievillebrewfest@gmail. $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact com for more information. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org. This Lafayette Ridge Bike Trail 5700 30 mi n n n event has been cancelled. May 23 - Milton Gottardi Museum Opens. 605 Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail 5 mi n n n School Street, Loyalton. Closed in winter, but can July 17 - Aug 2 - California State Fair. Come visit RIDGE be opened by appointment. Contact Jackie Mitchell, the Sierra County exhibit and vote for us! Cal Expo. Brandy City Pond Trail 3600 2 mi n n n n 993-4012 or Loyalton City Hall, 993-6750. Call the Sacramento. This event has been cancelled. Chimney Rock Trail 6800 8 mi n n n n Museum Curator or the City of Loyalton to confirm July 18 - Kid’s Fishing Derby. Packer Lake. Sign ups Devil’s Postpile Trail 6000 0.2 mi n n the exact opening date. start at 8am and event concludes at Noon. Rods, reels May 23 - Sierra Valley Event Center & Skateboard and bait are provided. Prizes and raffle included. Empire Creek Trail 6800 5 mi n n n n Park. Open all year round. Road A24, Loyalton Contact Marilyn Tierney 288-3231. This event has Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail 4000 8 mi n n n n n n Mary Davey been cancelled. May 25 - Memorial Day Weekend - Kentucky Mine First Divide 3400 4 mi n n n n & Museum Opens. Sierra City. Free Concert 11am- Contact Jim Johnston at 289-3379 This event has been July 18 - Downieville Mountain Brewfest scheduled Halls Ranch Trail 4400 11 mi n n n n 4pm. 862-1310. Opening has been delayed. cancelled. for July 18 has been cancelled due to COVID-19, in June 26 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. an effort to keep our residents and visitors safe. As Lavezzola Creek 5400 7 mi n n n n n n June 2020 RIVER CANYON Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie an alternative, we are hosting a Virtual Mountain North Yuba Trail 3000 15 mi n n n n June 13 - Recycled Relics Car Show-N-Shine. Open experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The Brewfest that can be enjoyed in the comfort of Poker Flat OHV Trail 6 mi n n to all makes, models and years. 9am-3pm Loyalton. popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. your home. So, grab your favorite beer, sit back Contact www.eastsierravalleychamber.com, info@ 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact 289-9822 or www. and sign in to watch the first virtual Downieville Red Oak Canyon OHV Trail 10 mi n n n n eastsierravalleychamber.com, or 993-0247 for more Mountain Brewfest. This event is a FREE on-line sierracountyartscouncil.org. This event has been Second and Third Divide Trails 4400 7 mi n n n n n n info http://www.californiacarclubs.comhttp://www. event beginning at 1 pm. Representatives from our
cancelled. californiacarshows.org. This event has been cancelled. breweries are invited to be panelists to provide short Haypress Creek Trail 5800 6 mi n n n June 29 - Music At The Kentucky Mine. The Good updates on their brands and how their breweries are June 14 - Kentucky Mine & Museum – Summer PCT North to Loves Falls 5000 4 mi n n n Bad. 7:30pm 862-1310 for info. This event has been handling the current market and challenges. The Celebration at the Mine. Free Concert. 12 Noon- cancelled. Brewfest Chairperson will provide a short overview PCT/Wild Plum Loop Trail 4800 2.5 mi n n n 4pm. 862-1310 for info This event has been and history of Downieville, along with an update on July 2020 SIERRA Sierra Buttes Lookout via PCT 8600 5 mi n n n
cancelled. BUTTES how this small mountain town is coping with this
June 15 & 16 - Underground Gold Miners Museum July 3 – Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Come situation. To register: visit www.downievillebrewfest. Chapman Creek Trail 6400 3 mi n n n n 8th Annual Gold Show 10am-5pm share your talent on the stage of the Historic Yuba com and follow instructions to access the Zoom Haskell Peak Trail 8100 3 mi n n n n Native gold display from the Alleghany District and Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. webinar. See you next year in Downieville!
sierracountyartscouncil.org. This event has been PASS Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail 6700 9 mi n n n n
beyond. Alleghany. Admission $2. YUBA July 24 & 25 - Christian Encounter Ministries www.undergroundgold.com or 287-3223 for info. cancelled. Agony Ride around Sierra Valley. Contact 268-0877 Yuba Pass area 6700 100 mi n n n n n n This event has been cancelled. July 4 - Downieville 4th of July Parade & Foot or www.agonyride.org Big Boulder 6200 3 mi n n n n n June 19 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into Races. Noon. Watch it coming and going up and down CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR July 25 - Wine in the Woods. Sorracco’s Gardens, the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Main Street. All parade entries welcome! Enter your Butcher Ranch Trail 4300 8 mi n n n n n 203 Main St., Sierra City. 3pm-6pm. Taste a variety Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! kids, dogs, families, cars. It’s exciting for all ages! Be of premium wines accompanied by delicious food in a Deer Lake OHV Trail 6 mi n n $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact creative. The ultimate small town parade ends with the beautiful garden setting. $30. Benefits Sierra County n n n 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org. This infamous “Downieville Fireless Fireworks”! Enter the Deer Lake Trail 7100 5 mi Search and Rescue and Sierra City Volunteer Fire event has been cancelled. foot races down Main Street. All ages welcome from Gold Lake Road 17 mi n n n n n n one to one hundred. Pull up a curb and watch the Department. Featuring music by Oso Blue. Contact June 20- Tour De Manure. The 12th Annual Tour de fun. Family fun in a traditional small town celebration 862-1580 for tickets and info. This event has been Gold Valley OHV Trails 15.6 mi n n Manure, Sierra Valley Metric Century Ride is a benefit cancelled. style. Contact Mindy Strine 530-955-5710 regarding LAKES BASIN Lakes Basin Ridge Trail 6800 24 mi n n n for the Sierraville Volunteer Fire & Rescue. The tour festivities over the holiday weekend and parade entries. July 25 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. begins between 8am and 9am at the firehouse, located Packer Lake Trail 6400 11 mi n n n This event has been cancelled. Red Dirt Ruckus. 7:30 pm. 862-1310. This event has at 102 E. Main Street, Sierraville, 25 miles north of n n n n n been cancelled. Pauley Creek Trail 4400 7 mi Truckee on California Hwy 89. The Tour offers a July 4 - Loyalton 4th of July Parade. 9am. Main Sand Pond Interpretive Trail 6000 0.8 mi n n 30 mile out and back ride as well as 42 and 62 mile Street. Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 or 993-4379. This July 30 - Aug 2 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. loops. Cyclists will enjoy a complimentary T shirt, event has been cancelled. Cross country and downhill race, music & street Sardine Lakes Overlook 7100 6.4 mi n n n faire. Downieville. 289-3010. This event has been live music, SAG wagons, and rest stop food and drink. July 4 - Rotary Club of Loyalton Auction & BBQ. Buttes Lookout via Tamarack Lakes 8600 7 mi n n n The BBQ will be catered by “When Pigs Fly,” based Immediately following 4th of July Parade. Rotary cancelled. Summit Lake OHV Trails 5 mi n n in Sierraville. Register at Active.com or download Park. Smithneck Road, Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 July 31 - Movie Night Sponsored by Santa Cruz registration form from www.tourdemanure.org. For n n n n or 993-4379. This event has been cancelled. Bicycles. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 8pm 289-9822. Tamarack Lakes Trail 7000 8.4 mi more information visit www.tourdemanure.org or This event has been cancelled. Upper Salmon Lake Trail 7100 4 mi n n n [email protected], or Mike Blide at 530-320- July 4 - Downieville Independence Day Celebration 5711. This event has been cancelled for 2020. Plans BBQ and Street Dance. Fireman’s Muster. BBQ Upper Sardine Lake 6000 7 mi n n n n n n are underway for the event to be scheduled for June dinner hosted by the Downieville Fire Department n n n n 19, 2021. Auxiliary at the Community Hall. In the evening, Badenaugh Trail 8800 4 mi dance the night away at a family-fun street dance Bald Ridge Loop 6400 18 mi n n June 20 – Trail Daze – New XC Route on Pack provided by the DVFD. 530-955-5710. This event Saddle for Downieville Classic. 8:30 am. Contact has been cancelled. Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail 6600 18 mi n n Yuba Expeditions Downieville 289-3010 for info. This Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail 5800 0.5 mi n n event has been cancelled. July 5 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & Greet. 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk located at the Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails 90 mi n n n n June 21 - Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Downieville. corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails 110 mi n n n n n n A family day experience! Fish the Yuba and Downie eastsierravalleychamber.com Rivers! Registration starts at 7am at Sierra Hardware Mt. Lola Trail 9200 19 mi n n n n July 11 - Kentucky Mine Concert Series. Co- Store, Downieville. Open to kids ages 14 and younger. n n n SIERRA VALLEY Overlook Trail 6100 1 mi Bring your own gear. Fish must be measured and sponsored by Sierra County Historical Society and Sierra weighed by noon at Sierra Hardware Store. Prizes County Arts Council. Mumbo Gumbo. Kentucky Mine Pass Creek Loop 6800 12 mi n n n Amphitheater Sierra City. 7:30 pm. 862-1310. This awarded at 1pm. First place - $75; Second place - $50; Treasure Mountain Loop 7800 25 mi n n n Third place - $25; and lots of give-a-ways! Join the fun. event has been cancelled. Wheeler Loop 6400 5 mi n n Mike Carnahan To get updated information on the Calendar of events, go to www.sierracountychamber.com, William Creek/Gold Lake Trail 17 mi n n n n n email [email protected], or call 800-200-4949 Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail 6200 1 mi n n 2020 / 2021 2021 / 2020 Sierra County Visitors County Sierra Guide Back cover photos by Mickey Chamber Foster. logo by Kubly Design.
PO Box 436 1-800-200-4949 Sierra City, CA 96125 www.sierracountychamber.com ALL PLANS SHALL BE PUT ON HOLD… Design layout & byTeri Bartl, Design Works. Front coverphotos by Bri Whitley and Roger Freeburg. Give yourself a break! Just follow along to wherever #49 the day takes you. It’s a lost art, this moseying business, so today let’s put it on the top of your list, where you can mosey, dilly-dally and dawdle to your hearts content. Life happens in the little things, so follow that ant trail, skip that rock and reconnect with your better self. Enjoy!
Sierra County Sheriff’s office, Downieville: 289-3700 Call 911 for all emergencies.
As remote and sparsely populated as Sierra training to keep current on their skills & County is, we have a great Volunteer base. certifications. Even part-time residents can join Volunteer Fire Departments are located in the fire department, stop by the local firehouse. Alleghany, Pike, Downieville, Sierra City, Sattley, Calpine, Sierraville & Loyalton. Many At the sound of the siren, fire personnel of the towns also have active Fire Auxiliaries including EMT’s and First Responders show up, which are constantly putting on functions to seemingly out of nowhere to take care of you. support the Fire Departments. So while vacationing or visiting the area, Fire departments have ongoing training for the play safe, but if faced with an emergency, rest firefighters, and the EMT’s have continuous assured, help is right around the bend.