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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. May 2018 kids, dogs, families, cars. It’s exciting for all ages! Be Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend - Kentucky Mine creative. The ultimate small town parade ends with the experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The & Museum Opens. Sierra City. 862-1310 infamous “Downieville Fireless Fireworks”! Enter the popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. SIERRA COUNTY TRAIL GUIDE foot races down Main Street. All ages welcome from Downieville 7:30 pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. May 26 - Milton Gottardi Museum Opens. 605 one to one hundred. Pull up a curb and watch the fun. sierracountyartscouncil.org School Street, Loyalton. Closed in winter, but can Family fun in a traditional small town celebration style. August 11 - Downieville Mountain Brewfest. In it’s Check Local Ranger station for be opened by appointment. Contact Jackie Mitchell, Contact Kathy Whitlow 289-3126 regarding festivities fourth year, the 2018 Brewfest guarantees another additional trail information. 993-4012 or Loyalton City Hall, 993-6750 over the holiday weekend and parade entries great day for beer tasting! All along Main Street in May 26 - Sierra Valley Event Center & Skateboard Top elevation Distance, X-Country ski Snowmobiling Groomed trails Hiking Biking Equine OHV Easy Moderate Difficult July 4 - Loyalton 4th of July Parade. 9am. Main Downieville. Some of the finest craft beers available rd. trip Park. Open all year round. Road A24, Loyalton Street. Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 or 993-4379 in northern California and a variety of food vendors, Henness Pass Road 4900 varies n n n n n n great music by Bob Mora & The Third Degree Blues June 2018 July 4 - Rotary Club of Loyalton Auction & BBQ. Band. 2pm-6pm. Check www.downievillebrewfest. Lafayette Ridge Bike Trail 5700 30 mi n n n June 2 - Downieville Motorcycle Rally. Downieville. Immediately following 4th of July Parade. Rotary com or the Facebook Event Page for Downieville Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail n n n Gathering 9am-1pm in Downieville. 1pm ride to Park. Smithneck Road, Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 5 mi Mountain Brewfest. No Dogs Allowed in Brewfast RIDGE Mohawk Tavern and Knotty Pine Tavern in Graeagle. or 993-4379
ENTS area. Contact Mike (559) 593-5922 or email Live music at St. Charles in Downieville at 6pm. Brandy City Pond Trail 3600 2 mi n n n n July 7 - Downieville Independence Day Celebration [email protected] Contact Steve (925) 382-7067 BBQ and Street Dance. Fireman’s Muster. BBQ Chimney Rock Trail 6800 8 mi n n n n August 11 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & June 1 & 2 - Downieville High School Musical. dinner hosted by the Downieville Fire Department n n Greet. 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk at the Devil’s Postpile Trail 6000 0.2 mi “Nonsense in the North Woods” a fun and Auxiliary at the Community Hall. In the evening, corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. Empire Creek Trail 6800 5 mi n n n n entertaining evening for all ages, $10 Adults dance the night away at a family-fun street dance eastsierravalleychamber.com $7 Students and Seniors. 7 pm. Yuba Theatre. provided by the DVFD. 289-3126 Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail 4000 8 mi n n n n n n August 18 – Music at the Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 289-3473 July 7 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & Greet. First Divide 3400 4 mi n n n n Downieville. 7:30pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. June 2 - Flea Market & Craft Fair. Sierra Valley 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk located at the sierracountyartscouncil.org Halls Ranch Trail 4400 11 mi n n n n Grange Hall, Vinton. 9am. For space call 993-4508 corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. eastsierravalleychamber.com August 25 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra Lavezzola Creek 5400 7 mi n n n n n n June 9 - Recycled Relics Car Show-N-Shine. RIVER CANYON City. Achilles Wheel. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 n n n n Open to all makes, models and years. 9am-5pm July 13-29 California State Fair. Come visit the North Yuba Trail 3000 15 mi Loyalton. Contact www.eastsierravalleychamber. Sierra County exhibit and vote for us! Cal Expo. August 25 - E.C.V. Fall Doins. Convention & Annual Poker Flat OHV Trail 6 mi n n OF E V Sacramento Meeting. Tin Cup Diggins. Downieville. www. com, [email protected], or 993- Red Oak Canyon OHV Trail 10 mi n n n n 0453 http://www.californiacarclubs.comhttp://www. downie1849.com July 14 - Kentucky Mine Concert Series. Co- Second and Third Divide Trails 4400 7 mi n n n n n n californiacarshows.org August 25 - Native Daughter’s Ice Cream Social.
sponsored by Sierra County Historical Society and Sierra June 15 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into County Arts Council. Mumbo Gumbo. Kentucky Mine Noon. Native Daughter’s Hall, 320 Commercial Street, Haypress Creek Trail 5800 6 mi n n n the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Amphitheater Sierra City. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 Downieville. Annual fund raising event featuring n n n AR PCT North to Loves Falls 5000 4 mi Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! delicious homemade cookies and a competition for July 14 - Kid’s Fishing Derby. Packer Lake. Sign ups the best homemade ice cream. Raffle. For entry and PCT/Wild Plum Loop Trail 4800 2.5 mi n n n $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact start at 8am and event concludes at Noon. Rods, reels
event information, contact Karen Galan, 289-3595 or SIERRA n n n D 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Sierra Buttes Lookout via PCT 8600 5 mi and bait are provided. Prizes and raffle included. BUTTES
Earlene Folsom 289-3530. Come taste and vote for June 16 & 17 - Underground Gold Miners Museum Marilyn Tierney 288-3231 your favorite delectable frozen treat! Chapman Creek Trail 6400 3 mi n n n n 8th Annual Gold Show. 10am-5pm Native gold July 14 - Loyalton High School Class of 1975-1978 display from the Alleghany District and beyond. August 31 – Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Haskell Peak Trail 8100 3 mi n n n n Class Reunion. 19 Edelweiss Drive, Loyalton. Cont.
Alleghany. Admission $2. www.undergroundgold.com Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie PASS Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail 6700 9 mi n n n n
Annie Terrassas-Fassbender 993-1182 YUBA or 287-3223 experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The Yuba Pass area 6700 100 mi n n n n n n July 20 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. June 16 - Tour De Manure. 62, 42 or 30 mile out and the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Downieville. 7:30pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. back Valley Bicycle Race. Sierraville. 7am registration. Big Boulder 6200 3 mi n n n n n Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! sierracountyartscouncil.org Benefits Sierraville Volunteer Fire Dept. www. n n n n n $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact Butcher Ranch Trail 4300 8 mi tourdemanure.org 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Deer Lake OHV Trail 6 mi n n ALEN June 17 - Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Downieville. July 21 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Valley Deer Lake Trail 7100 5 mi n n n A family day experience! Fish the Yuba and Downie Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner - Gold Lake Road 17 mi n n n n n n C Rivers! Registration starts at 7am at Sierra Hardware Meatloaf 5:30pm-6:30pm $10. Dance Lessons $5 Store, Downieville. Open to kids ages 14 and younger. - 6:30pm-7:30pm Free with paid admission. Dance to Gold Valley OHV Trails 15.6 mi n n Bring your own gear. Fish must be measured and
CD’s 7:30pm-10:30pm - $5. 993-1182 or annygrny@ LAKES BASIN Lakes Basin Ridge Trail 6800 24 mi n n n weighed by noon at Sierra Hardware Store. Prizes att.net . Benefits Sierra Valley Grange Hall. awarded at 1pm. First place - $75; Second place - $50; Packer Lake Trail 6400 11 mi n n n Third place - $25; and lots of give-a-ways! Join the fun. July 27 & 28 - Christian Encounter Ministries Pauley Creek Trail 4400 7 mi n n n n n Contact Jim Johnston at 289-3379 Agony Ride around Sierra Valley. Contact 268-0877 or www.agonyride.org Sand Pond Interpretive Trail 6000 0.8 mi n n June 23 - Music At The Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. Earles of Newtown. 7:30pm 862-1310 July 29 - Wine in the Woods. Sorracco’s Gardens, Sardine Lakes Overlook 7100 6.4 mi n n n 203 Main St., Sierra City. 4pm-7pm. Taste a variety June 29 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Buttes Lookout via Tamarack Lakes 8600 7 mi n n n of premium wines accompanied by delicious food in a n n Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie beautiful garden setting. $30. Benefits Sierra County Summit Lake OHV Trails 5 mi experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The Search and Rescue and Sierra City Fire Auxiliary. Tamarack Lakes Trail 7000 8.4 mi n n n n popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. Featuring music by Oso Blue. Contact 862-1580 for Upper Salmon Lake Trail 7100 4 mi n n n 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact 289-9822 or www. tickets and info sierracountyartscouncil.org Upper Sardine Lake 6000 7 mi n n n n n n July 28 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. June 30 – Downieville Trail Day. Downieville. 8:30 World Beatnix 7:30 pm. 862-1310 Badenaugh Trail 8800 4 mi n n n n am. www.yubaexpeditions.com August 2018 Bald Ridge Loop 6400 18 mi n n June 30 – Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Come share your talent on the stage of the Historic Yuba August 2-5 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. Cross Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail 6600 18 mi n n September 2018 Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. country and downhill race, music & street faire. Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail 5800 0.5 mi n n sierracountyartscouncil.org Downieville. 289-3010 September 1-3rd - Annual Yuba River Rib Cook-Off. Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails 90 mi n n n n Main Street, Downieville. Come taste the variety! June 30 - Loyalton High School Class of 1973 Class August 3 - Movie Night Sponsored by Santa Cruz Cash prizes! Jenny Varn 530-913-7902 or email Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails 110 mi n n n n n n Reunion. 19 Edelweiss Drive, Loyalton. Contact Bicycles. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 8pm 289-9822 [email protected] to sign up to enter and for Annie Terrassas-Fassbender 993-1182 Mt. Lola Trail 9200 19 mi n n n n August 8-12 - Plumas Sierra County Fair. Theme more info n n n July 2018 “Welcome To The Neighborhood.” Fun & games! SIERRA VALLEY Overlook Trail 6100 1 mi A good old-fashioned country fair. Plumas Sierra September 1 - Labor Day Street Dance. Main Street, July 4 - Downieville 4th of July Parade & Foot Pass Creek Loop 6800 12 mi n n n County Fairgrounds. Quincy. 283-6272 Downieville. Benefits Downieville School Sports Races. Noon. Watch it coming and going up and down Program. Evening street dance for all ages! Jenny Varn Treasure Mountain Loop 7800 25 mi n n n Main Street. All parade entries welcome! Enter your August 10 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. 530-913-7902 Wheeler Loop 6400 5 mi n n All phone numbers are 530 unless otherwise noted. Go to www.sierracountychamber.com for more events & details. William Creek/Gold Lake Trail 17 mi n n n n n For additional events happening in Sierra County go to www.sierracountychamber.com Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail 6200 1 mi n n September 2 - Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. & Baked Goods Auction. 5pm. Yuba Theater. Come share your talent on the stage of the Historic Downieville. 289-3473 Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org December 1 - Loyalton’s Christmas Crafts Fair. Assembly of God Church Hall. Loyalton. Two floors September 2 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra of fantastic shopping. 10am-4pm City. Merrygold. 2pm 862-1310 December 1 - Loyalton Senior Center Soup September 8 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & Kitchen. Serving from 5pm-8pm Greet. 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. December 1 - Loyalton Christmas Tree Lighting. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com Held at Dusk. Free rides on the fire trucks. Rotary of Loyalton serving refreshments. September 8 – Annual Calpine Marketplace. 10am to 4pm. Calpine Community Park, 131 County Road, December 1 - Spaghetti Dinner. Golden West Calpine. Professional vendors, classic car & truck Dining, Loyalton. Bring a new or gently used toy for show, BBQ, raffle, bake sale & live music. free dinner September 8 – Everyone is invited to come and enjoy December 15- Sierra City Children’s Christmas some community unity at the Calpine Market Place Potluck & Party. Sierra City Community Hall. 6pm. 862-1347
and Family Fun Festival. 10am to 4pm. Calpine Mary Davey Community Park. Artisans, food, games, displays, January 2019 music. Show your support for the community park contest, raffle, potluck, local musicians, t-shirts and and the Wanda Longsine Memorial Scholarship Fund note cards for sale. Call Cheryl Durrett at 287-3133 January 19 - Crab Feed. Sponsored by the Sierra while coming together with neighbors and friends October 26 - Downieville School Halloween City Fire Auxiliary. Community Hall. Sierra City. to celebrate Sierra County’s beautiful western rural Carnival. Downieville. 289-3473 862-1580 culture. 530-616-0630 October 28 - Harvest Market Pumpkin Carving FEBRUARY 2019 September 9 - Sierra County Historical Society Meet & Greet. 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk Annual Meeting & Picnic. Location to be February 16 - Cabin Fever Spaghetti Feed. located at the corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, determined. 1pm Public welcome to attend. 862- Downieville Community Hall. Downieville. Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com 1310 for info February 16- Home Grown Talent. Come share November 2018 September 14 & 15 - Kathy Breed’s Big City Rod your talent on the stage of the Historic Yuba Run. 100+ hot rods, muscle & vintage cars. Live November 10 - Jolly Holiday Bazaar. 9am-3pm. Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. music, raffle, poker walk & over 40 unique awards Sierra City Community Hall. 862-1580 sierracountyartscouncil.org from local businesses. Sierra City. 862-1560 November 10- E.C.V. Candle Light Doins. MARCH 2019 September 15 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Grandiose evening initiation for gentlemen over 50. March 2 - Chili Cook-Off. Atop of the Yuba Pass. Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner - Main Street, Downieville. www.downie1849.com 289-3262 Country Style Pork BBQ. 5:30pm-6:30pm $10. Dance Lessons - 6:30pm-7:30pm Free with paid admission. November 11 - Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Gathering March 15 & 16 - Cowboy Poetry & Music. Dance to CD’s 7:30pm-10:30pm - $5. 993-1182 or at Noon with lunch afterwards. Bell Tower. Sierra Valley Grange Hall. Vinton. Friday Show [email protected] for info. Benefits Sierra Valley Downieville at 7:30pm. Friday Dinner - Corn Beef & Cabbage. Saturday Matinee 2pm. Saturday Evening Grange Hall. November 10 - Craft Fair. Sierra Valley Grange Hall. Show 7:30pm. Saturday Dinner Roast Beef. For Space Call 993-4508 September 29 - Sierra Valley Art and Ag Trail. A Contact [email protected] or www. free self-guided tour of market farms and working November 22 - Miss Jody’s Thanksgiving Dinner. sierravalleygrange.org for tickets and info OF EVENTSCALENDAR ranches (many featuring 100+ year old dairy barns) A holiday dining event at the Downieville Community and other historic buildings where local artists March 16 - Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner. 6pm. Hall for all locals, visitors and families. Sponsored and their works of every color - wood, paint, glass, Sierra City Community Hall. 862-1580 by the Downieville Lions Club, the United Methodist ceramic, metal, fiber and more - are hosted for and the Assembly of God Churches. All donations the day. Start the day at one of three “Trailhead” APRIL 2019 and contributions benefit the Western Sierra Food information centers located near entry points to Bank. Dinner served from 1pm-4pm. Donations of April 5, 6 & 7 - Banff Mountain Film Festival Sierra Valley. Be sure to purchase a keepsake event turkeys, hams, desserts and money are needed and World Tour. . Enjoy thrilling mountain adventure passport to join in the fun of collecting stamps from can be given or ordered at the Downieville Grocery and world culture from across the globe in the sites and artists along the Trail. Contact www. Store and the Sierra City Country Store. Volunteers Historic Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 289-9822 or SierraValleyAgArtTrail.org are needed to help set up, cook turkeys, desserts www.sierracountyartscouncil.org and all the trimmings and serve on Thanksgiving October 2018 April 27 - Native Daughter’s Mad Hatter Tea Party. Day. Contact Liz Fisher 289-3632 or Ann Hutchison October 6 - Swing for the Schools Golf 862-1052 Native Daughter’s Hall, Downieville. Fundraiser Tourney. Plumas Pines Golf Resort. Contact www. benefits the preservation of the historical and SierraSchoolsFoundation.org November 22 - Full free Thanksgiving dinner. treasured 1864 building in Downieville. $10 Loyalton Senior Center. 3pm. 993-4770 donation to enjoy cakes, cookies, sandwiches, teas October 13 - Oktoberfest. Street crafts fair, live and other delicacies prepared by the sisters of Naomi music, brauts & sauerkraut along with fresh squeezed November 22 - Turkey Trot. Loyalton City Park. 1 Parlor #36. Drawing for wonderful prizes. Unique apple cider. 10am-5pm. Downtown Sierra City. or 2 mile fun run/walk. 9am. Contact Amy Filippini, hats are optional but encouraged! Contact 289-3595 862-9009 993-4182 MAY 2019 October 19 & 20 - Community Theatre December 2018 May 4 - Springtime Ladies Champagne Luncheon. Performance. A melodrama featuring local talent. December 1 - Holiday on Main Street Craft Show. Celebrate Mother’s Day. Sierra City Community Hall. Fun for everyone! Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 7:00 Come celebrate holiday magic in Downieville. Take 862-1580 pm. 289-9822 , www.sierracountyartscouncil.org a free ride with Santa Claus in a historic fire engine. May 11 - Cancer Awareness Walk. Registration at October 20 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Free stockings for the little ones. Listen to Christmas music as you shop the vendors in the warmth of the 8:30am. Walks begin at 9am at Downieville School Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner - Downieville Community Hall. Enjoy good food, Gym. Lunch, raffle and educational information Baked Potato Dinner with all the “fixings” 5:30pm- unique shops and the enchanting historic Main Street included. Contact Downieville School 289-3473 6:30pm $10. Dance Lessons - 6:30pm-7:30pm Free decorated with holiday lights. Sponsored by the with paid admission. Dance to CD’s 7:30pm-10:30pm Downieville Fire Auxiliary. Contact Kathy Whitlow May 18 – Downieville Clean Up Day. Gold Rush - $5. 993-1182 or [email protected]. Benefits Sierra 289-3126 Park. 8am-Noon Valley Grange Hall December 1 – Pet Parade for Animal Relief Fund. October 21 - Forest City Annual Applefest and Noon. Downieville Firehouse General Meeting, 9-11 am meeting. 11am-5pm cider pressing, stampmill demos, (ECV), apple dessert December 1 - Downieville School Holiday Show
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...... 11–27 Sierra County Map...... 22-23 Dine & Drink...... 28 Services...... 29 Shopping & Activities...... 30-31 Health & Medical...... 32-33 POPULATION Lodging...... 34-35 Local Business Ads...... 36-43 1850 1860 1997 2000 2009 Lodging Matrix...... 44 3,741 7,340 3,360 3,555 3,174 Trails Matrix...... Inside Cover
MILEAGE CHART Reno to Loyalton______42 miles WELCOME TO SIERRA COUNTY (Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49) Reno to Sierraville______60 miles (Hwy I-80, Hwy 89) Sierra County is located in the heart of the winter blanket, then gracefully captures the Reno to Sierra City______79 miles northern section of the Sierra Nevada. It fields and rock crevices with a rainbow of (Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49) remains today much as it was 150 years ago color. Golds, reds, and yellows of fall adorn Sacramento to Downieville______99 miles (I-80, Hwy 49) when the gold-seeking argonauts worked the alpine forests, river canyons, valleys, and Sacramento to Sierra City______107 miles the rivers and mountains in search of their mountain peaks. These beautiful mountain (I-80, Hwy 49) fortune in gold. The rivers run free and the highways wander through some of the finest Nevada City to Downieville______44 miles (Hwy 49) forests and meadows wrap their beauty winter recreation sites in California. Nevada City to Sierra City______56 miles around mountains that defy contemporary (Hwy 49) development. It’s beautiful in all seasons. Here shopping and dining is enjoyed in Loyalton to Downieville______49 miles historic setting. Amenities range from (Hwy 49) Sierra County provides recreation year-round, campgrounds to lodging in comfortable Truckee to Sierraville______30 miles (Hwy 89) and scenery that sparkles with each new historic buildings with modern conveniences, Truckee to Sierra City______49 miles season. For all its wilderness and pristine all surrounded by the rugged beauty of (Hwy 89, Hwy 49) beauty, Sierra County is easily accessible year mountain forests, lakes, and rivers. Downieville to Sierra City______12 miles (Hwy 49) round. All major highways in the county are Quincy to Calpine______49 miles maintained and plowed during snowfall. Sierra County is rich with beauty, natural (Hwy 70, Hwy 89) Fishing, hiking and camping are available resources and friendly people, but it has San Francisco to Sierra City_____ 202 miles even more to offer. The Washoe and (I-80, Hwy 49) Maidu Indians, early gold miners, loggers From Truckee: Hwy 89 N to Hwy 49 S STAY IN TOUCH! ,and ranchers left us with a priceless From the Bay Area: I-80 E to Auburn then Keep an eye on us through a webcam possession—a window to the past. Hwy 49 N through Grass Valley. #1 any day, any time. Historic buildings provide a rare and If you want to travel on unpaved roads while sierracountrystore.com unique look into American history as it exploring Sierra County, it is recommended that bassetts-station.com/WebCam.html you drive a high clearance 4WD vehicle. More info: spans time and into the present. When
Highways 49 & 89 are usually open all year even when you visit, be prepared to take a step back, interstates are closed due to snow conditions. Call Caltrans for all levels of interest and ability. Much of feel the adventure, sense the struggle, and at 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions or check STAY IN TOUCH! Keep an eye on us through a webcam online at: www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi Sierra County1 is located within the Tahoe experience the excitement of gold fever. # any day, any time. National Forest andsierra cresidentsountrystore.com and visitors Imagine the human spirit as it worked its More info: bassetts-station.com/WebCam.html Produced by the alike benefit from the campgrounds, picnic way through this rugged country by foot or Sierra County Chamber of Commerce 800-200-4949 areas, incredible nature experiences, and on horseback. You can almost hear the sound www.sierracountychamber.com historic sites. of creaking wheels and braying mules. Stop, Design & production by Design Works listen, look. Printing by Capitol Graphics, Inc., Bring your camera! Each season has its own Sacramento, CA. character of beauty that can be captured in Let others in on the secret—it’s all here in the photographs. Spring melts the tapestry of a playground of the Sierra. A BIG thank you to the local photographers who have so graciously donated their work. Many sell their prints if contacted and several are locally available in galleries and Don't rely on GPS or online map directions when traveling in Sierra County. shops, hint hint. Refer to the map in the center of this publication. 2 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 16, bridge over the falls are a part of the Pacific 2 # 3 and carnivals to dunk tanks, we # 2018. Pedal through the beautiful Sierra Valley are sure you’ll find a fun way to celebrate Crest Trail. The pool below the falls is a on this bike tour benefitting the all-volunteer Sierraville your Fourth of July weekend. Be sure to great swimming hole later in the summer. Fire & Rescue Dept. Sign up on-line at www.active.com. check our event calendar for locations and activities. More info: worldwaterfalldatabase.com More info: 994-3344 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… 3 as you stroll through our historic cemeteries in # Sierra County. People came from all over the world to be a part of the California Dream. 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 PLIO PIKE • ALLEGHANY • FOREST CITY 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 E IDG 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 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 21st, 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 few different exhibits. 49 parallels the North Yuba River from in Sierra County with each gold discovery. Cultural Attractions the bridge just west of Indian Valley, past Some towns are memories, but many still The Downieville Museum building dates Goodyears Bar and into Downieville. exist today as windows to our past. back to 1852 when it was built as a store The canyon walls and forested hillsides by Chinese emigrants. Today it contains provide a dramatic backdrop to the river Downieville, county seat of Sierra County, informative collections that depict life and its many seasonal waterfalls. As the is located on Hwy 49 at the fork of the here from gold rush days to the present. It river and road wind together through the North Yuba and Downie Rivers. Gold features a detailed model of turn-of-the- canyon, recreationists have easy access to was discovered here in the summer of century Downieville as well as logging swimming, fishing, and camping. 1849. By May 1850, Downieville had 15 and mining exhibits. It’s open weekends hotels and gambling houses, 4 bakeries, mid-May through mid-October (weather Winter in the River Canyon is mild with and 4 butcher shops. 5,000 men wintered permitting) 11 am–4 pm; daily 11–4 from just a light snow cover. Summers are warm in town that year. In the following Memorial Day through Labor Day. but not overbearingly hot, and the river is spring, that population scattered into the right there in case you need a dip! surrounding hills and canyons in search of The Yuba Theatre was built in 1940 as a gold. As the population of the area grew, movie theater. Since 1996, it has been the At Indian Valley you will find an Outpost Downieville served as a trading center for home of the Sierra County Arts Council. Resort surrounded by 5 campgrounds the Northern Mines. By the mid-1850s, It currently has fixed seats for 184 and on the North Fork of the Yuba River. The Downieville was California’s fifth-largest has been transformed into a professional Outpost has been servicing campers and town. In 1852, Downieville lost the bid to performing arts venue. Year-round events travelers since the 1930s. be the State Capitol to Sacramento by 10 include presentations of live music, votes. Today, it retains much of its former community theatre, dance, school drama History character. productions, book-signings, slide shows, The Maidu and Washoe Indians are the and film. The Banff Mountain Film first known residents of the Sierra Nevada. Goodyears Bar was named for two Festival World Tour comes to Downieville. In the summers, they came here to hunt brothers, Miles and Andrew, who came and fish. During the fall and winter, they looking for gold in 1849. In 1862, Main Street in Downieville is narrow, full returned to the foothills and valley below. there were almost 5,000 people and 51 of character and lined with trees, wooden When gold was discovered, emigration from businesses in town, with gold being the boardwalks, historic buildings, and around the world brought a new era to the main economy. Much of the town burned benches for a little rest. It’s considered the in 1864 and was never least changed of all the gold rush towns in rebuilt, except for the California. There is a self-guided walking And THE SHOW MUST GO ON… post office which is still tour brochure available for Downieville The Historic Yuba Theatre was build in 1940 and is in operation. Historic that details the town’s history and sites. 5 buildings remaining # located at 212 Main Street in Downieville. This wonderful & unique t hea ter is home to many community include the Helm’s St. events including movies, film festivals, musical presentations, Charles Inn and the dance classes, school drama and community theater old Goodyear's Bar productions and more. Schoolhouse. Built around 1872, it is still SIERRA COUNTY SHERIFF’S GALLOWS… used as a community 8 located at Gallows Road & Courthouse Square, it was gathering place. It’s # 1 built in 1885, and is the only authentic, standing gallows now a museum, open to in California. The gallows were designed to be portable. After its one the public, featuring a 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 7 ~ August 11 ~ September 8 ~ October 28 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 13, 2018, 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. More info: highwaymennorcal.com 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 Barbara Bair 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… Anonymous Photographer 7 The Tour De Manure will be held on June 16, 1 Sierra Valley is part of the continental agricultural regions of California. Since # 2018. 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 Souvenir t-shirt, rest stop refreshments, a post- Tour party provides a spectacular panoramic view were built in the 19th century. with live music and delicious food are included with of this beautiful sub-alpine valley where registration. Sign up on-line at www.active.com. Sattley, Calpine, Sierraville, and Loyalton Cultural Attractions lie surrounded by the majestic mountains 994-3344 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
MAKE CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS AT WWW.RECREATION.GOV OR 1-877-444-6777. RESERVATIONS ARE MANDATORY.
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 8th to the 12th, 2018, 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 Fire Auxiliary. 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. Sierra Buttes Snowbusters snowmobile club holds monthly All over Sierra County winter trails for skiers, snowmobilers, and meetings in the winter and hosts numerous events through the snowshoers wind through valleys and hills and around beautiful season, such as group rides on weekends including a dinner alpine lakes. Miles of groomed roads and trails offer excellent ride to Sierraville. The annual Spaghetti Feed raises money for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. scholarships which are awarded to graduating seniors from Downieville High School and members’ families each year. Bassetts Station at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Gold Lake Road is a The Little Truckee Summit area located favorite staging area for snowmobilers between Sierraville and Truckee on and cross-country skiers. It is BUILD A SNOWMAN… Hwy 89 provides many winter trails, For many, Sierra County is a great complete with a general store, cafe, 9 restrooms, and plenty of parking. From # 3 day or weekend trip. Without the restrooms and gas station. Gold Lake here you can follow groomed trails up to Road is the main access route to many weekend in one of the most beautiful places the Gold Lakes Recreation Area via the miles of trails. The trip to Graeagle in California—not just in the summer. Yuba Pass. in Plumas County, through the Lakes Basin from Bassetts, is a favorite There is also excellent cross-country among local snowmobilers. Yuba Pass GET YOUR CHILL ON… skiing on Henness Pass Road east of 6 Winter is a great time to explore Snow Park, 13 miles north east of # 4 the wilderness of the Lakes Basin Hwy 89, the Wheeler Loop traversing Sierra City, accesses trails that reach Recreation Area. Whether snowmobiling, the Kyburz Flat area, an area where the Little Truckee Summit staging backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiles aren’t allowed. The area, Jackson Meadows reservoir snowshoeing, or sledding is your passion, a Treasure Mountain Loop in the Little and Bassetts staging area, traveling winter wonderland of trails that wind Truckee Summit area provides groomed through valleys, hills, and alpine lakes await. through the woods on forest service trails for both snowmobilers and cross- roads. Lunch Creek Trail is a cross- More info: shoptomssnowmobile.com country skiers. Other groomed trails country-skiing-only trail. Tubing, in this area include the Pass Creek sledding, snowshoeing, and snow Loop, which leads to Jackson Meadows camping round out the winter fun in this large snowpark facility. Reservoir and the Prosser Creek Connection Trail, which travels Snowpark permits are required. Buy them online at http://ohv. from the Summit along Prosser Creek downhill into Nevada parks.ca.gov/ County, where it ends near Prosser Lake.
Mary Darvey Darby Hayes The Sierra County Chamber of Commerce thanks the following individuals for their support:
Sharon Dobija Mary Ervin Robert & Cracker Eshleman Mike & Karen Galan Patty Hall Louie & Cheryl Madrid Mike Welbourn Darby Hayes 19 Wine in the Woods Saturday, July 28, 2018 ~ 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sorracco‛s Gardens 203 Main Street, Sierra City
Taste a variety of premium, wines accompanied by delicious food in a beautiful garden setting.
Contact 862-1580 for tickets and info
Must be 21 years of age. Benefits Sierra County Search and Rescue & Sierra City Fire Auxiliary
20 Recycled Relic's Car Show East Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce Venue: Gold Country Sierra Valley, Sierra County, CA - Downtown Loyalton 10AM - 5PM Saturday June 9th 2018 $20 Entry Fee - All Things Transportation Find Us. Classics, Pickups, Sports, www.californiacarclubs.com www. Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Motorcycles, californiacarshows.org www. Cruisers, customs, Commercial Trucks, eastsierravalleychamber.com Antiques & Farm Equipment Vendors, arts & Crafts booth Show-n-Shine Street Fair information call : 530-993-0453 Vendors - Arts and Crafts
Mike: 530-993-0453 Food Music Games Prizes & Awards Raffles or Terry: 530-993-0247 Fun for the Whole Family Email: [email protected]
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WILDFLOWERS
Mary Davey
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.sfsu.edu/-sierra.com
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
24 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.
25 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
26 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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27 & dinner & a fantastic view of the Sierra Ronda's Lil' Frosty. 319 Main St., River Canyon Buttes and meadow. Serving Sierra County 993-1192. Open May-November. Monday- for 45 years. Open mid-May–mid-October. Wednesday and Friday-Saturday 11am-7pm. Alleghany herringtonssierrapines.com; 862-1151 or Sunday Noon-7pm. Closed Thursdays. Casey's Place. 234 Main St. 287-9809 800-682-9848 Friendly fast food. Outdoor dining. Featuring Burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, pork Coyoteville Red moose cafe & Inn. 224 Main St. tenderloin and soft serve ice cream goodies. Breakfast & Lunch. 8am-2pm Wednesday- Coyoteville Cafe. 15921 Hwy 49. Open Sunday. Occasional summer time BBQ. White’s Sierra Station. 508 Main St., Tues–Sun, 7am–2pm. 289-1820 We also cater the Music at the Mine evening 993-1212, [email protected]. Continuous events. Two vacation rental rooms available. family owned and operated since 1923. DOWNIEVILLE Open all year. redmoosecafe.com 862-1024. Headquarters for Jefferson swag – Sierra & 49 Wines. 200 Main St. Offering Plumas Counties. Convenience store. Open exceptional selection & value and Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St. Year round. Monday-Saturday 6am-6pm memorable wine tasting. And beer too! Smack dab in the heart of town. Offer everything from hearty breakfast burritos SIERRAVILLE Dog friendly. Open 1pm–9 pm, closed and fresh deli sandwiches to mouth- Wednesdays. May–December. 289-2782 Fork & Horn, 101 E. Main St., 994-1070, watering cheeseburgers and pizzas. Stop [email protected] JADAA's KITCHEN. 105 Commercial St. by for all your needs; ATM, WiFi. See 862-5016 webcam on our website. Open all year. Los Dos Hermanos. 101 Battelle St., sierracountrystore.com; 862-1560 994-1058 La Cocina De Oro, 322 Main St., 289-3584 Sierra Hot Springs. 521 Campbell Sabrina’s at the Forks. 308 Main St., Sorracco’s Saloon. 203 Main St. The DINE & DRINK Open Mon–Sun (seasonal) 7:30am-Sunset oldest building on main street (circa 1851). Hot Springs Rd. A non-profit retreat and sabrinasattheforks.com The John Sorracco Hotel was established workshop center at the cusp of Sierra in the 1880s. In 1949, Sorracco’s grandson Valley. Offering day use, historic overnight St. Charles Place. 101 Commercial Buddy Zerga & Walter Loffmark reopened accommodations, camping, massage and St. A great place to soak up small town as the Zerloff Hotel which closed in 1990. spa treatments & organic meals. Open all entertainment in the local atmosphere The present owners re-opened the bar as year. sierrahotsprings.org; 994-3773 Sorracco’s Saloon in 2001. Enjoy fine wine, while enjoying your favorite cocktail. Open Sierraville Service & Country Store. spirits and micro brews in the bar, on the all year. stcharlesplace.com; 289-3237 126 S. Lincoln St./Highway 89. Open all patio or on the covered front porch. Open Smoothieville. 200 Main St., Open May– year. 994-3529 all year. Dog friendly. 862-1130 Oct. 289-2782 smithneck farms espresso. 107 East Two Rivers Cafe. 116 Main St. 289-3540 Lakes Basin Main St., 320-9907 INDIAN VALLEY Pam Pasquetti (Catering). P.O. Box 126, Bassetts Sierraville, CA 96126, 994-3467 Indian Valley Outpost resort. Bassetts Station. A historic business 4601 Hwy 49, Camptonville. Outdoor located at the gateway to the Lakes Basin picnic area for bands & BBQ’s. Free movies Recreational Area, providing a general Friday & Saturday nights. Restaurant, store, cafe, gas, propane and motel services store & Pub open 8am-9pm 7 days/week accommodations. bassetts-station.com; Memorial Day-Labor Day. Restaurant: 862-1297 construction lunch & dinner 11:30am-8pm. 289- Buck’s Appliance, Parts & Service. 3349. indianvalleyoutpostresort.com The Lakes 993-4265, cell 249-0191 [email protected] Gold Lake Lodge. 7000 Gold Lake Forest Jaquez Custom Craft. Rudy Jaquez. 993-1336 Highway. Rustic mountain lodge in the Craig’s Custom Carpentry. Craig heart of the Lakes Basin with restaurant Sierra Buttes Fassbender. 19 Edelweiss Dr. 993-1182, open to the public. Hearty meals. Breakfast Sierra City [email protected] is walk-in. Call for dinner reservations Range of Light Construction. Bob & The Blue House Bakery Shoppe. 220 (seatings at 5:30pm and 7:30pm) 836-2350. Pam Macey. P.O. Box 23, Loyalton, CA Main St., 862-1543. Fresh baked bread, cake, Mid-June to mid-Sept. goldlakelodge.com 96118, 993-4337, [email protected] pies, cookies and more. “Special Order” Sardine Lake Resort. Fine dining in a Dawson Wood Interiors. also available year round. Our gift shoppe beautiful lakeside setting. Filet Mignon, Sierraville, CA 96126. 563-8029, md@ offers a variety of items including books on rack of lamb, seafood, chicken and a dawsonwoodinteriors.com local history, area wildlife and Pacific Crest couple of nightly specials. Reservations McCormack Construction. Brendan Trail maps and books. Open at 7:30am requested. Dining room closed Mon & McCormick. Sierraville, CA 96126, 994- Thursday-Sunday. May through October. Tues. Open mid–May to mid–October. 3812, [email protected] The Buckhorn Bar and Mountain sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 EVENT RENTALS Creek Restaurant. 225 Main St., 862- Downieville Community Hall. 322 1171. Jim Westfall, Proprietor SIERRA Valley Main St., Downieville Rental for events & Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort. LOYALTON parties. 289-3126 104 Main St. AAA approved fine dining Harvey Ranch. The perfect setting for restaurant & full service bar. Fresh trout Golden West Saloon. 711 Main St., all your dreams. Weddings, Anniversaries, from our own pond, Certified Angus Beef 993-4467 Birthdays, Corporate Outings, Family & a full menu with daily specials. Breakfast Reunions. 994-3617. HarveyRanch.com Larkspur Café. 700 Main St., [email protected] All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information
28 Indian Valley Outpost resort. Out Skilled Nursing- 993-1225 appointment. Bonded & insured. (Sierra, door parties, receptions, weddings, Jon Peek, DVM. Veterinarian, Ret. 524-9911 Plumas, East Placer, Nevada & Lassen group gatherings, retreats (catering Sierra Frontier Medical Resources, County). Text for quickest response. 530- available). : Summer outdoor free P.O. Box 393, Downieville, CA 95936, www. 320-0764. movies and guest music. 289-3349. sierrafrontier.org Marlene Boggs, California Outdoor indianvalleyoutpostresort.com; email: Western Sierra Dental Clinic. 17 Front Properties. 412-2897, marleneboggs@ info@[email protected] St., Downieville. 289-3199 gmail.com CaliforniaOutdoorProperties. Sierra City Community Hall. Rental. Western Sierra Medical Clinic. 209 com LandLeader.com Open all year. 862-1580 Nevada St., Downieville. Open Monday- DICKSON Realty. You will benefit from my Sierra Valley Event Center. Contact Thursday 8am-5pm. On call after hours. expertise, experience, and professionalism to City of Loyalton. 993-6750 Comprehensive medical and dental services provide a stress free real estate transaction. Sierra Valley Grange Hall. Pam with a focus on Wellness Care and Chronic Please contact me today, for a confidential Olivieri/Rich Moore. 92202 Highway 70, Disease Management. Medical - 289-3298; review of your real estate needs. Cal Bonnie Vinton, CA 96135, (831) 345-9840, fax 993- Dental - 289-3199; wsmcmed.org Jessee 530-550-5010 1181, [email protected] MISCELLANEOUS Jan Koettel Realty. 221 Main St., Sierra SERVICES Sierraville School & Community City. In the Historic Masonic Building. ARP, Loyalton Cogen, LLC, President, Center, Rental Facility for Parties & Steve Mueller, 100 Railroad Ave., Loyalton Serving clients in the greater Sierra City Events, 103 Lincoln St., Sierraville. Miriam 96118, 993-4867 area, Downieville & Greene Acres area Dines 289-3201 since 1999, representing both buyers and D. Mac Engineering. Civil/Structural sellers. Member of the Plumas Association FINANCE Engineering, Land Surveying, P.O. Box 56, of Realtors, CAR & NAR. Real Estate Broker Linda Beeson Income Tax & Downieville 95936, 289-3129 and Notary Public. Open all year—winter Bookkeeping Services. P.O. Box 599, Shane Starr, District Representative, Office by apt. jk-realestate.com; 862-9009 Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4916, 587-6036, of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. 2862 Olive Century 21 Tahoe North Realtors. [email protected] Hwy, Suite D, Oroville, CA 95966. 990-0175. Amber Donnelly. P.O. Box 271, Loyalton, Wells Fargo Bank. 326 Main St., lamalfahouse.gov. [email protected]. CA 96118, 410-9397, amberjdonnelly@ Downieville. Full service bank. ATM. Open Sierra County LAND TRUST. Goal: preserve all year. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. 289- environmental & recreational assets & yahoo.com 3204 important open space areas for public use. SENIOR SERVICES Plumas Bank. Rachelle Ramelli. Funded by grants and private donations. Golden Rays Transporation. Portola, CA 96122, 832-4405, fax 832- Focus on the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes Downieville. 798-8555 0621, [email protected] Basin. The Land Trust owns 1525 acres of LOYALTON senior center. 301 First St., Plumas Bank. Shelly Wright. 11638 land for public use including Young America Loyalton. Lunch Mon–Fri at Noon. Open Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161, shelly. Lake, Volcano Lake, frontage on Upper and all year. Reservations 993-4770 [email protected] Lower Sardine Lakes, parts of Packer Saddle Western Sierra county senior and the Lookout trail to the Sierra Buttes, center. Downieville. Lunch & GAS the start of the Downieville Downhill trail commodities. Open all year. 289-3250 Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. A and a large expanse of the face of the Buttes. historic business located at the gateway sierracountylandtrust.org; 265-5433 STORAGE to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area, Terry LeBlanc. P.O. Box 387, Loyalton, Sierra Skies STORAGE. Sierra providing a general store, gas & propane. CA 96118, 993-0247, terrythetrashman@ City. Storage units. Open all year. bassetts-station.com; 862-1297 cwo.com, Intermountain Disposal, Inc. sierraskiesrvpark.com; 862-1166 Sierraville Service Station & Country 832-4879 (800) 852-0770 UTILITIES & WATER Store. 126 S. Lincoln St./Highway 89, Sierra Valley Sr. Apartments. 100 Hill Downieville Public Utility District. Sierraville. 994-3529. Open all year (530) 993-4307, fax 993-4308 St., Loyalton. P.O. Box 444, Downieville. 289-2774 or Sierra City Gas. Main Street., Sierra City, Harmony Lodge #164. F & AM, P.O. Box 289-3370 Credit Cards Only 407, Sierra City, CA 96125 Liberty Utilities. Eloise Avenue, South White’s Sierra Station. 508 Main St., Sierra Valley Yaks. Family-owned ranch Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. 800-782-2506, 701 Loyalton, 993-1212, [email protected] Gas in Sierra Valley. We offer domesticated yak National Avenue, Tahoe Vista, CA, 96148, pumps open 24/7, Auto repair; tire sales meat and fiber, and produce a high-quality (800) 782-2506 grass-fed product in a sustainable and re- INSURANCE PG&E. Gas & electric utilities. pge.com sponsible manner. P.O. Box 300, Calpine, CA Flanigan-Levitt Insurance Agency. Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-OP. (805) 403-7800 or info@sierraval- 400 Main St. Quincy. 283-1112. Insurance 96124, 73233 State Hwy 70, Portola. Plumas-Sierra agency offering all lines of insurance, leyyaks.com. www.sierravalleyyaks.com REC & its subsidiary provide Electricity, personal or commercial. mike-flanigan@ NEWS Internet and Broadband services with a high leavitt.com. flaniganleavitt.com Sierra Booster, Sierra County’s level of reliability for fair & reasonable costs. LEGAL Pictorial Newspaper. 411 Second St., Office hours Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM. Open all larry allen, DISTRIcT ATTORNEY. Sierra Loyalton, 993-4379; fax 844-272-8583; year. www.psrec.coop; 800-555-2207 County, 289-3269 [email protected]; sierrabooster.com R.R. Lewis water company. sierra county prospect C. Ingrid Larson, Attorney At Law. . All things 855-RR LEWIS 289-3654 Sierra County. 289-3632 Online Sierra City Waterworks, Inc. Water sierracountyprospect.org serving company. Open all year. 273-6447 MEDICAL & DENTAL mountain messenger. 313 Main St., workforce Lee D. Walker, D.D.S. 703 Main St., P.O. Drawer A, Downieville, 289-3262 Alliance for Workforce Loyalton. Comprehensive Family Dentistry. [email protected] Open all year. 8am–5pm Mon–Thurs. Development. 305 S. Lincoln St., 993-4728 REAL ESTATE & NOTARY Sierraville, CA 96126 993-3349 aworkforce.org ANOTARYNOW.com. Eastern Plumas Health Care. 725 On call notary Third Street, Loyalton. Clinic- 993-1231, service, mobile requests or office hours by
29 month. 289-3632 for info. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm. Saturday Pliocene Ridge & Sunday 8am-5:30pm. Mountain bike downieville Museum. 330 Main St.. shuttles & bikeshop. The Downieville Open Memorial Day – Labor Day, Alleghany Classic is an annual mountain bike festival. 11am–4pm. 289-3580 Underground Gold Miners Museum. Yuba Gallery. 208 Main St. The Yuba 356 Main St. Educational & fun, the downieville Outfitters. 310 Main St., Gallery features locally inspired arts and crafts. museum exhibits touch on local history, 289-0155 or 289-3505 Open Thurs–Sun 10am–4pm. 289-9822 geology & gold mining, including tales E Clampus Vitus—Downie Chapter No. of underground gold miners. View videos Yuba Theater-Sierra County Arts 1849. The Ancient and Honorable Order is a Council. 212 Main St. The Yuba Theatre that tell the history of hard rock mining fraternal organization dedicated to the study & document recent history at the 16 to features a variety of entertainment and and preservation of the history of California, programs throughout the year. 289-9822 1 Mine. The gift shop features gold laced in particular that of the Mother Lode & gold quartz specimens and jewelry from the mining regions of the state. Sierra County INDIAN VALLEY 16 to 1 Mine as well as souvenirs, books, is known as the birthplace and cradle of Indian Valley Outpost resort. Out maps & t-shirts. Historical walking tours Clamperdom. downie1849.com on June 20, mine tours on June 21st. Open door parties, receptions, weddings. Free seasonally. No admission fee. Dog friendly. Feather's Flowers Nursery Garden. outdoor movies Spring to Fall - weather undergroundgold.com; 287-3330 307 Main St. Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm permitting. Store open Apr–Oct. 289-3349 289-3584 River Canyon Sabrina's at the Forks. 308 Main St. SIerra Buttes Open Mon–Sun (seasonal) 7:30am–Sunset goodyears bar sabrinasattheforks.com SIERRA CITY goodyears bar museum. 525 Toll Sierra BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP. P.O. The Blue House Bakery Shoppe. 220 Bridge Rd. Displays, collects, preserves and Box 26 Graeagle, CA 96103. sierratrails. Main St., 862-1543, Open at 7:30am interprets objects and materials pertinent org. [email protected]. We preserve, Thursday-Sunday. Fresh baked bread, cake, to Sierra County History. Features exhibits enhance and restore the trails of the Sierra pies, cookies and more. “Special Order” about Native Americans, the Chinese Buttes Region for diverse trail users through also available year round. Our gift shoppe Influence; the Old School House and collaboration, education and stewardship. offers a variety of items including books on Mining. Open weekends, July 6th–Labor local history, area wildlife and Pacific Crest Day weekend. 289-3297 Sierra county arts council & the yuba Trail wall maps and books. theatre. The mission of the Sierra County Arts Council is to bring together community Kathy Chow Photography. Color Downieville and art. Home of Sierra Turnpike Players, & images primarily comprised of nature- americana mercantile/49 Wines. offices of Sierra County Arts Council. Music, based abstracts & intimate landscapes. 200 Main St. Beer and wine: offering theatre, dance, school plays & film. The [email protected]; 862-1468 an exceptional selection & value. Come Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has Darby Hayes Fine Art Photography. experience a memorable wine or beer three showings each April. Open all year. Limited Edition prints available in Sierra tasting. Dog friendly. Open 1pm–9pm, sierracountyartscouncil.org; 289-9822 City & galleries in Graeagle, Nevada City closed Wednesdays. May–Dec. 289-2782 Sierra Hardware & Sporting Goods. & Sacramento. Large format, fine art photographs of local & western landscapes Dan Farrington Productions. 117 305 Main St. General hardware & sporting & wildlife. darbyhayes.com; 862-1550
SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES Main St. 289-3504 goods. Hunting & fishing licenses. Tackle, sporting & camping supplies. Plumbing Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort. Downieville Day Spa at La Sierra & electrical. Open all year. Dog friendly. 104 Main St. Gift shop, game room & trout Beauty Boutique. 309 Main St. Services Summer: Mon–Sat 9–6 & Sun 9–3. Winter: for women, men & children. Hair cuts, pond. Open mid-May through mid-Oct. Tues–Sat 9am–5:30pm. Closed Sun & Mon. herringtonssierrapines.com; 862-1151 coloring, highlights, perms. Retreat facials, 289-3582 spa manicures & pedicures, body waxing, HighwaymenNORCAL Car Club. Host airbrush tanning, massage. Bridal & special Smokin' Stitches. Peggy Daigle,Longarm of the 11th annual Original Big City Rod party service packages. Complete line of Quilting. 289-3420 Run & Car Party, another great car show, professional products for home care. Hair The Downieville Shack. 107 mountain style! Held on Sept 14 & 15. Live care, nail care, skin care, make-up, bath Commercial St., 289-3449 music, raffle, poker walk & over 40 unique & body & great gifts. Gift Certificates awards awarded by local businesses. Tributary Whitewater Tours. Guided available. Come relax! Open all year. highwaymennorcal.com; 862-1560 whitewater rafting on the N Fork Yuba Rvr downievilledayspa.com; 289-3504 & others in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe Kentucky mine historic park & Downieville grocery. 101 Sunnyside Dr. whitewatertours.com/north-fork-yuba- museum/sierra county historical "Best Grocery Store in Town." Swing in for river-rafting; 346-6812 or 800-672-3846 society. Hwy 49, just east of Sierra those must have Grocery-Produce-Dairy- VINTAGE GAL ANTIQUES & FINE THINGS. City. Explore mining artifacts, a Chinese Beer-wine-Liquor-Ice-Propane items. Open 2OOC Main St. Sierra County's largest settler exhibit, stamp mill, photographs 7 days a week, year round. 289-3596 antique store. Located in Downieville. & more. Picnic facilities. Gift shop with prints, original art, native gold, artifacts Downieville Library. Native Daughters An eclectic collection of gorgeous vintage & jewelry. Books on area history, geology Hall. 118 Commercial St., Open all year jewelry, antique bottles, country store & flora. Summer amphitheater concerts. Mon. 9–1, Thu. 12–4. 289-3580 antiques, primitives, retro, and many more treasures! 289-3118 or 289-3659 Memorial Day–Labor Day, Wed–Sun from downieville lions club. A volunteer 10am–4pm. Tours of working stamp mill, service organization promoting the Yuba ExpeditionS/downieville gold mine & miners cabin 11am & 2pm. welfare of organizations & members of our classic. 208 Main St., Downieville. sierracountyhistory.org; 862-1310 community. Meets on 3rd Monday of each 289-3010. yubaexpeditions.com. Open
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 30 DavE keyEs photography. Using high WiFi, and up to the minute weather station CHILCOOT dynamic range photography & other available. See the webcam on our website. artistic techniques, Dave captures the Open all year. sierracountrystore.com; goodwins general store. 94139 nostalgic feelings of the Gold Rush era 862-1560 Highway 70, Chilcoot, CA 96105, 993-4683 through his images of local communities & Signs of Light Photography. Local natural landscapes. Unique images bring photographer specializing in Sierra County LOYALTON out the inviting qualities of these historical scenery, nature, custom prints. 862-1193. A Bit of Beach. 701 Main St., Hwy 49. towns & beautiful Sierra vistas. Found in [email protected]. facebook: As [email protected]. 993-1655 local shop & galleries, Dave’s work makes a The Yuba Flows/Signs of Light Photography. great way to remember your visit to Sierra East Sierra Valley Chamber of County. davekeyesphotography.com Tom’s Snowmobile & service. For Commerce. eastsierravalleychamber.com over 25 years, a full-line, franchised My sisters cottage MASSAGE THERAPY. Ski-Doo® dealer, specializing in high Hair Faire. Debbie Jaquez, P.O. Box 537, 207 Main St. Massage Spa. Take time to altitude, high performance set-up for the Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4874 relax & rejuvenate. Early morning & entire Summit family. Service, parts and Leonard’s Market, 606 Main St., evening appointments are available to sales. Performance improvements for 993-4397 suit your time schedule, if you book early. muscle sleds, touring and cross-country When you make your vacation reservation, sleds. The crew knows the product and Loyalton Library. 511 Main St., Open book your personalized massage. Open all applications inside/out. They are passionate Wed–Fri, 1pm–5pm. 993-1105 year. mysisterscottage.com; 862-1505 about snowmobiling and have an intimate Loyalton Pharmacy & Flower Shop. San Francisco State Sierra Valley knowledge of the machines & local 701 Main St., 993-4343 fax 993-0739 terrain & trails. 8–5 M–F; 9–2 Sat & Sun. Field Campus. The Sierra Nevada Field Loyalton Thrift Store, “Loyalton’s Campus is dedicated to promoting an tomssnowmobile.com; 862-1128 Macy’s”. City Hall Building. Open Tuesday understanding and appreciation of the -Friday, 10am–2pm. 993-4770 for info biological diversity, geosciences, hydrology, Lakes Basin astronomy, plein air art and written word in Milton Gottardi Museum. 605 School the Gold Lakes Basin and Sierra Valley region Bassetts St. right off Hwy 49 behind the Loyalton of the Sierra Nevada through education and Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. A Pharmacy, open Memorial Day weekend. research. Open everyday June 1-August historic business located at the gateway Open by appointment only during winter. 16 when classes are conducted. 862-1230. to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area, 993-4012 or 993-6750 https://sierra.sfsu.edu providing a general store, cafe, gas, propane Mountain Feather Massage. Lola Sierra buttes SNOWbUSTERS. An open and motel accommodations. Covering your Garza, P.O. Box 723, Loyalton, CA 96118, organization dedicated to promoting & needs for camping adventures in the Lakes 993-4852, [email protected] enjoying the sport of snowmobiling. Join in Basin. bassetts-station.com; 862-1297 Plumas-Sierra Cattlewomen. Pat the fun and become a member. Meetings & Ramelli, P.O. Box 429, Loyalton, CA 96118, club runs are held once a month during the The Lakes 425-7660, 994-1031, [email protected] winter. The Snowbusters hold an annual Salmon Lake lodge RESORT. Summer Christmas party, an ice fishing derby and resort, family-oriented, 10 tent cabins, Ruby Lee Burch. 319 Wrangler Dr., P.O. a spaghetti/lasagna feed to raise funds for 4 cabins, boat rentals. Open late May Box 485, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4488, scholarships for Downieville High School through mid-October. Dog friendly. (916) 206-7829, [email protected] graduating seniors. Call Membership salmonlake.net. 852-0874 (Message). Sierra Sunrise Massage. Leanna Chairman Sharon Grenier at 862-1577 for SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES Glennon, 448-2287 info or pick up an application at the Sierra Sardine Lake Resort. Open daily for Country Store. boat rentals, tackle & bait, coffee, off-sale Sierra Valley Event Center & beer & cold drinks until 6pm. Mid–May to Skateboard park. Horseback riding, off- Sierra City Library. Main St. Open all mid-Oct. sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 road vehicles, hiking, fishing and hunting year. Tues & Thurs 11:30–3:30. 862-0210 Call 993-6750 for info Sierra City Mercantile. Yuba Pass 221 Main St. Sierra Valley Cards. Annie & Earl Platt, #B; 862-1247. A Gallery and Gift Shop, Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp. Your Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4256 located “up the stairs” in the oldest building child will thrive at this non-competitive, in town at the corner of Main and Buttes team-based wilderness adventure summer Sierra Valley Home Center. Kim Folchi, Streets, just below the majestic Sierra camp for 8–17 year olds. Mature, caring 411 Main St., 993-4331, fax 993-4094 staff ensures campers have fun, make Buttes. Enjoy a variety of creations by local Stuff n Things. Joe Flanary, P.O. Box artists: photography, ceramics, wooden friends, build self-confidence & gain 470, Loyalton, CA 96118, 788-8240, bowls and utensils, fabric arts, jewelry nature appreciation! ACA accredited. [email protected] and vintage collectables. Open Weekends highsierracamp.com; 866-597-6617 starting Memorial Day weekend through Betty Thatcher, Artist. P.O. Box 944, June. July & August open Wednesday- SIERRA Valley Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-1707 Sunday, possibly Saturday nights. TIP Printing & Graphics. Joel Gressel, September open Wednesday-Sunday. Mid CALPINE 12177 Business Park Dr., Suite 9, Truckee, October-Mid December open on weekends gOLD rUSH gALLERY, kEN & dEBBIE only. Hours are usually 10am-4pm CA 96161, 587-3551, 913-9365, fax 587- mCmASTER. 836-2712. 7926, [email protected] Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St. thegoldrushgallery.com Touch of Light Jewelry. Carolyn Smack dab in the heart of town. Stop by for “Neighbors” Musicians for Hire, Jan Meunier, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4991 all your Grocery–Meats–Produce– Beer– Drummond & Art Franco. P.O. Box 37, [email protected] Wine–Liquor–Camping–Fishing–Ice–Deli– Calpine, CA 96124, 994-3649 or 994-3669 Catering–Gifts and more– needs. ATM, [email protected]
31 White’s Sierra Station. P.O. Box 539, Sierraville sierrahotsprings.org; 994-3773 Loyalton, CA 96118, Convenience Store. Sierra Valley Feed & Ranch Supply. 993-1212, [email protected] RED PONY. 101 Main St. Small store with Paul and Sheri Roen, P.O. Box 43, Calpine, primitive items for your home. Personal CA 96124, 994-3091 Sattley body products, jewelry, lots of garden yard art with local handmade bird houses, Fox Sierra Valley Yaks. A small family- Country Class Collectibles. Corner Farm soil and fertilizers and local honey. A owned ranch in the Sierra Valley. We offer of Highways 49 & 89 and A–23 (Sattley unique and fun store to visit. Open May– domesticated yak meat and fiber, and are Junction), 394-0615 or (513) 309-6369. October. Friday-Sunday 9am–3pm. 994- committed to producing a high-quality A collectibles store, selling Indian (Native 3262 when open; otherwise 906-2181 grass-fed product in a sustainable and American) art and items, jewelry, stained Sierra Hot Springs. A retreat & workshop responsible manner. P.O. Box 300, Calpine, glass, minerals and western items. Located center at the cusp of Sierra Valley. Here, it CA 96124, Appointment On Request, (805) in the historic Sattley Store. Open May- is impossible to resist the overwhelming 403-7800 or [email protected]. October 2018 on Thurs-Monday 10am-6pm sense of tranquility. The natural spring www.sierravalleyyaks.com (open on holidays during this season). water is as smooth as silk & the pools are a Closed Tues & Wed. Fri-Sun open 9am-6pm Sierraville Service & Country Store. true experience. Offering day use, historic Jay or Michelle Skutt, P.O. Box 5, Sierraville, overnight accommodations, camping, CA 96126, 994-3529 massage & spa treatments & organic meals.
POSTERS NOW AVAILABLE! As a thank you for your $15 donation to the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce you will receive one poster of your choice. With a $80 donation, you will receive the set of all 9 posters. Each poster is 11x14 Please send us a letter with your donation, which poster you’d prefer if not the whole set, and include your name and mailing address and we’ll send you a poster or poster set as a thank you. SHOPPING CONT. SHOPPING
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL
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 required prescription meds, flashlight, jacket, bug repellent, Ahave a great Volunteer base. Volunteer Fire Departments sunscreen and water. Do not count on your GPS device working are located in Alleghany, Pike, Downieville, Sierra City, or being entirely accurate. Sattley, Sierra Brooks, Calpine, Sierraville & Loyalton. Fire NOTE:: Local stores will not be open in the evening for departments have ongoing training for the firefighters, and purchasing supplies. the EMTs have continuous training to keep current on their skills & certifications. At the sound of the siren, fire personnel 911 calls made from cell phones are often routed to larger including EMTs and First Responders show up, seemingly out dispatch centers and then transferred back locally. This of nowhere to take care of you. So while vacationing or visiting can cause a delay in getting assistance. Specify you are in the area, play safe, but if faced with an emergency, rest assured, Sierra County. help is right around the bend. Use caution while navigating In order to expedite the handling of an emergency call from our narrow curvy scenic highways. Remember when you see your cellular phone you can program the direct dial number for those emergency lights coming, get as far off the path as safely Sheriff's Office Dispatch into your phone and use it instead possible. of 911 while in Sierra County. 530-289-3700 Personal Preparedness goes a long way in avoiding meeting our trusty search and rescue volunteers. Let somebody know where Should you need advanced medical attention while in Sierra you are going and when you expect to return. Do not count County there is a high likelihood you will be transported by air. on your cell phone working. Carry basic first aid supplies, any Many have discovered after receiving air transport, this service is not always covered by regular insurance. 32 Costs start at $15,000.00 per trip. Purchasing membership Local Health & Medical providers with a medical transport company in advance is a prudent option. For an annual fee of less that $100.00, you can have serving Sierra County: peace of mind for you and your family. • Eastern Plumas Health Care 700 Third, Loyalton CA 96118 530-993-1231 • AirMedCareNetwork (Reach for Life & Calstar) • Sierra County Public Health 1-800-793-0010 NOT Primary Care (Family Planning http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com and Immunizations) • Enloe Flight Care 530-332-6774 www.enloe.org 202 Front St Loyalton CA 96118 530-993-6701 • Care Flight 775-858-5700 www.care-flight.com • Western Sierra Medical Clinic & Dental • MASA Assist (800) 423-3226 www.masaassist.com 209 Nevada St, Downieville CA 95936 Medical Facilities 530-289-3298 Some limited emergency & pharmacy abilities. Should you require advanced medical attention while in • Loyalton Pharmacy Sierra County you will likely be transported to one of the 701 Main, Loyalton CA 96118 following facilities: 530-993-4343 • UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA • Dr. Lee Walker DDS • Enloe Medical Center, Chico CA 703 Main St, Loyalton CA 96118 • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Grass Valley CA 530-993-4728 • Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno NV • Sierra Family Medical Clinic • Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville CA 15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City 95959 • Eastern Plumas District Hospital, Portola CA 530-292-3478 • Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee CA Veterinarians Post Offices Community Veterinarians serving Sierra County Dr. Dennis Spence is in Downieville at the Sierra Hardware parking lot most Bulletin Boards Tuesdays. 530-273-5331 Local Post Offices & Community Bulletin Boards are Plumas Vet Service, Beckwourth CA 530-832-4485 information sharing hubs. Post Offices are located on Main Street in Loyalton, Sierraville, Calpine, Sierra City, Large Animal Vet Services Chilcoot 530-993-1400 Downieville, Alleghany, North San Juan (serves Pike). Common Hazards in Sierra County Examples of information commonly posted: A few common hazards to be on the alert for are mountain HEALTH AND MEDICAL HEALTH • Road Closures & Traffic Controls lions, rapidly changing weather extremes, bears, rattle • Wild Fire Status Information snakes, aggressive ground wasps, wild land fires, ticks and • Community Events • Health Warnings mosquitoes which can carry disease. Senior Center When swimming, fishing, or engaging in water sports, being a strong swimmer is not a good rational for not wearing The Senior Center in Loyalton is a public Cooling-Off Center a life jacket. A life jacket has additional safety purposes during the summer and a place to warm-up in the winter. to consider, besides buoyancy, will help protect a person 302 1st Street, Loyalton, CA 96118, 530-993-4770 against hypothermia, Radio Signals an important threat when a rescue might be Very little radio signal is available on the mountainous West slow in coming. Most Side of the County. Some station options on the East Side are: life jackets are brightly Reno: 98.1FM 104.5FM 88.7FM 780AM colored assisting in 1270AM 1340AM (Spanish) rescue efforts. They Susanville: 92.3FM 93.3FM 1240AM can also absorb some of the impact of a fall This document is a collaboration between Downieville and minimize injuries. Volunteer Fire & Ambulance, Eastern Plumas Healthcare Seeing adults wear a & Ambulance, Western Sierra Medical Clinic, Sierra life jacket sets a positive County Sheriffs Office, the Office of Emergency Services, example for children. Child Care Council, and others through their participation in the Sierra County Health Coordinating Committee (SCHCC) Contact LeTina Vanetti, Public Health Educator/ Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 530-993-6737 [email protected] Mary Darvey 33 not chewed down the cabin & the owners O’Gara-Hayes Vacation Rental. The River Canyon have picked up outside after the pet.) O’Gara-Hayes Vacation House. Open SierraStreamsideCabins.com; 289-3379 June through September. Weekly rentals. Downieville This charming fab 50's farm style home is Willoughby’s on the River, 171 River located on an acre hidden on the banks of Carriage House Inn B&B. 110 St., Vacation Rental. April-Thanksgiving. the North Yuba River. With 7 bedrooms Commercial St. Bed & Breakfast, country willoughbysriver.com. [email protected]. and 4 bathrooms, it is perfect for family inn. Lovely setting on the Downie River, 289-3573 vacations, reunions or group retreats. Wifi 8 charming rooms with TVs. Continental and propane BBQ. 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34 Gas grill on redwood deck with view of needed. Open late May through mid– the Buttes. DVD & WiFi. Dog friendly. October. Dog friendly. salmonlake.net; Photo Credits wildplumridgecabin.com; 862-1621 852-0874 This visitors guide, chamber website and Yuba River Inn. Located on 25 acres of Sardine Lake Resort. A small, family- our Sierra County Fair Exhibit would accessible river frontage, the Yuba River Inn run resort, since 1941. On Lower Sardine not be possible without the generous offers well appointed accommodations in 1 Lake, at the base of the Sierra Buttes. 9 donations of photos by many incredible and 2 bedroom log cabin units, most with housekeeping cabins. Restaurant closed Mon photographers. Individual photo credits fully equipped kitchens. Relax and enjoy & Tues. Cabins generally rent by the week, accompany the pictures. the natural beauty and rushing sounds of Sat. – Sat. Mid-May to mid-October Boats, the Yuba River from the privacy of your fishing. sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 A special thank you to cabin or from our large deck overlooking professional photographers: the river. Enjoy the private river frontage SIERRA Valley exclusively for our guests. 862-1122 or » Mary Davey www.yubariverinn.com for info. » Dave Keyes
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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 RV = RV CAMPING M = MOTEL E OF U P C = CABIN TC = TENT CABINS TY # of Units/RoomsKitchen TV Pets OKFireplaceWiFi Laundry OpenFacility All Restaurantyear BreakfastPicnic/Rec Incl. Boat Area RentalPool/SpaCredit CardsMin. StayHandicap in Season Access
800-296-2289 / n n n n n n n n Carriage House Inn 530-289-3573 H 8 Downieville
Major Downie Quarters 530-862-5005 VH 1 n n n n Downieville
888-883-5100 / n n n n n n n n n n Riverside Inn 530-289-1000 H 11 Downieville
Sierra Streamside Cabins 530-289-3379 C/RV 6/6 n n n n E. of Downieville
800-296-2289 / n n n n n n n Willoughby’s on the River 530-289-3573 VH 3 Downieville
RIVER CAN Y ON Indian Valley Outpost Resort 530-289-3349 R 9 n n n n n n n n Indian Valley Downieville, Indian Valley
800-991-1170 / n n n n n n n Buttes Resort 530-862-1170 R 11 Sierra City
800-682-9848 / n n n n n n n n Herrington’s Sierra Pines 530-862-1151 R 21 Sierra City
Kokanee Cabins 530-862-1287 C 5 n n n n Loganville
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 Red Moose Inn & Cafe 530-862-1024 2 n n n n n n n n Sierra City Loganville, Sierra City
Gone Fishin Cabin 530-862-1193 C/VH var. n Sierra City
Sierra City Cozy Cabin 530-383-3292 CVH 3 n n n n 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
Wild Plum Ridge Cabin 530-862-1621 C/VH 2 n 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
800-862-1530 / n n n n n High Country Inn Bed & Breakfast 530-862-1530 BB 4 Bassetts
Salmon Lake Lodge 530-852-0874 C/TC 14 n n n n n n Salmon Lake Bassetts, Lakes R/C 9 n n n n n n
LA K ES BASIN Sardine Lake Resort 530-862-1196 Sardine Lake
Canyon Ranch Resort 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 May 2018 kids, dogs, families, cars. It’s exciting for all ages! Be Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend - Kentucky Mine creative. The ultimate small town parade ends with the experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The & Museum Opens. Sierra City. 862-1310 infamous “Downieville Fireless Fireworks”! Enter the popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. SIERRA COUNTY TRAIL GUIDE foot races down Main Street. All ages welcome from Downieville 7:30 pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. May 26 - Milton Gottardi Museum Opens. 605 one to one hundred. Pull up a curb and watch the fun. sierracountyartscouncil.org School Street, Loyalton. Closed in winter, but can Family fun in a traditional small town celebration style. August 11 - Downieville Mountain Brewfest. In it’s Check Local Ranger station for be opened by appointment. Contact Jackie Mitchell, Contact Kathy Whitlow 289-3126 regarding festivities fourth year, the 2018 Brewfest guarantees another additional trail information. 993-4012 or Loyalton City Hall, 993-6750 over the holiday weekend and parade entries great day for beer tasting! All along Main Street in May 26 - Sierra Valley Event Center & Skateboard Top elevation Distance, X-Country ski Snowmobiling Groomed trails Hiking Biking Equine OHV Easy Moderate Difficult July 4 - Loyalton 4th of July Parade. 9am. Main Downieville. Some of the finest craft beers available rd. trip Park. Open all year round. Road A24, Loyalton Street. Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 or 993-4379 in northern California and a variety of food vendors, Henness Pass Road 4900 varies n n n n n n great music by Bob Mora & The Third Degree Blues June 2018 July 4 - Rotary Club of Loyalton Auction & BBQ. Band. 2pm-6pm. Check www.downievillebrewfest. Lafayette Ridge Bike Trail 5700 30 mi n n n June 2 - Downieville Motorcycle Rally. Downieville. Immediately following 4th of July Parade. Rotary com or the Facebook Event Page for Downieville Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail n n n Gathering 9am-1pm in Downieville. 1pm ride to Park. Smithneck Road, Loyalton. Contact 993-4012 5 mi Mountain Brewfest. No Dogs Allowed in Brewfast RIDGE Mohawk Tavern and Knotty Pine Tavern in Graeagle. or 993-4379
ENTS area. Contact Mike (559) 593-5922 or email Live music at St. Charles in Downieville at 6pm. Brandy City Pond Trail 3600 2 mi n n n n July 7 - Downieville Independence Day Celebration [email protected] Contact Steve (925) 382-7067 BBQ and Street Dance. Fireman’s Muster. BBQ Chimney Rock Trail 6800 8 mi n n n n August 11 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & June 1 & 2 - Downieville High School Musical. dinner hosted by the Downieville Fire Department n n Greet. 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk at the Devil’s Postpile Trail 6000 0.2 mi “Nonsense in the North Woods” a fun and Auxiliary at the Community Hall. In the evening, corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. Empire Creek Trail 6800 5 mi n n n n entertaining evening for all ages, $10 Adults dance the night away at a family-fun street dance eastsierravalleychamber.com $7 Students and Seniors. 7 pm. Yuba Theatre. provided by the DVFD. 289-3126 Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail 4000 8 mi n n n n n n August 18 – Music at the Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 289-3473 July 7 - Country Market Bazaar Meet & Greet. First Divide 3400 4 mi n n n n Downieville. 7:30pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. June 2 - Flea Market & Craft Fair. Sierra Valley 10am to 2pm. At the Chamber Kiosk located at the sierracountyartscouncil.org Halls Ranch Trail 4400 11 mi n n n n Grange Hall, Vinton. 9am. For space call 993-4508 corner of Highway 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. www. eastsierravalleychamber.com August 25 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra Lavezzola Creek 5400 7 mi n n n n n n June 9 - Recycled Relics Car Show-N-Shine. RIVER CANYON City. Achilles Wheel. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 n n n n Open to all makes, models and years. 9am-5pm July 13-29 California State Fair. Come visit the North Yuba Trail 3000 15 mi Loyalton. Contact www.eastsierravalleychamber. Sierra County exhibit and vote for us! Cal Expo. August 25 - E.C.V. Fall Doins. Convention & Annual Poker Flat OHV Trail 6 mi n n OF E V Sacramento Meeting. Tin Cup Diggins. Downieville. www. com, [email protected], or 993- Red Oak Canyon OHV Trail 10 mi n n n n 0453 http://www.californiacarclubs.comhttp://www. downie1849.com July 14 - Kentucky Mine Concert Series. Co- Second and Third Divide Trails 4400 7 mi n n n n n n californiacarshows.org August 25 - Native Daughter’s Ice Cream Social.
sponsored by Sierra County Historical Society and Sierra June 15 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into County Arts Council. Mumbo Gumbo. Kentucky Mine Noon. Native Daughter’s Hall, 320 Commercial Street, Haypress Creek Trail 5800 6 mi n n n the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Amphitheater Sierra City. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 Downieville. Annual fund raising event featuring n n n AR PCT North to Loves Falls 5000 4 mi Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! delicious homemade cookies and a competition for July 14 - Kid’s Fishing Derby. Packer Lake. Sign ups the best homemade ice cream. Raffle. For entry and PCT/Wild Plum Loop Trail 4800 2.5 mi n n n $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact start at 8am and event concludes at Noon. Rods, reels
event information, contact Karen Galan, 289-3595 or SIERRA n n n D 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Sierra Buttes Lookout via PCT 8600 5 mi and bait are provided. Prizes and raffle included. BUTTES
Earlene Folsom 289-3530. Come taste and vote for June 16 & 17 - Underground Gold Miners Museum Marilyn Tierney 288-3231 your favorite delectable frozen treat! Chapman Creek Trail 6400 3 mi n n n n 8th Annual Gold Show. 10am-5pm Native gold July 14 - Loyalton High School Class of 1975-1978 display from the Alleghany District and beyond. August 31 – Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Haskell Peak Trail 8100 3 mi n n n n Class Reunion. 19 Edelweiss Drive, Loyalton. Cont.
Alleghany. Admission $2. www.undergroundgold.com Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie PASS Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail 6700 9 mi n n n n
Annie Terrassas-Fassbender 993-1182 YUBA or 287-3223 experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The Yuba Pass area 6700 100 mi n n n n n n July 20 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Step into popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. June 16 - Tour De Manure. 62, 42 or 30 mile out and the past and enjoy an old-time movie experience at the Downieville. 7:30pm. Contact 289-9822 or www. back Valley Bicycle Race. Sierraville. 7am registration. Big Boulder 6200 3 mi n n n n n Historic Yuba Theatre. The popcorn is delicious, too! sierracountyartscouncil.org Benefits Sierraville Volunteer Fire Dept. www. n n n n n $7 suggested donation. 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact Butcher Ranch Trail 4300 8 mi tourdemanure.org 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Deer Lake OHV Trail 6 mi n n ALEN June 17 - Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Downieville. July 21 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Valley Deer Lake Trail 7100 5 mi n n n A family day experience! Fish the Yuba and Downie Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner - Gold Lake Road 17 mi n n n n n n C Rivers! Registration starts at 7am at Sierra Hardware Meatloaf 5:30pm-6:30pm $10. Dance Lessons $5 Store, Downieville. Open to kids ages 14 and younger. - 6:30pm-7:30pm Free with paid admission. Dance to Gold Valley OHV Trails 15.6 mi n n Bring your own gear. Fish must be measured and
CD’s 7:30pm-10:30pm - $5. 993-1182 or annygrny@ LAKES BASIN Lakes Basin Ridge Trail 6800 24 mi n n n weighed by noon at Sierra Hardware Store. Prizes att.net . Benefits Sierra Valley Grange Hall. awarded at 1pm. First place - $75; Second place - $50; Packer Lake Trail 6400 11 mi n n n Third place - $25; and lots of give-a-ways! Join the fun. July 27 & 28 - Christian Encounter Ministries Pauley Creek Trail 4400 7 mi n n n n n Contact Jim Johnston at 289-3379 Agony Ride around Sierra Valley. Contact 268-0877 or www.agonyride.org Sand Pond Interpretive Trail 6000 0.8 mi n n June 23 - Music At The Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. Earles of Newtown. 7:30pm 862-1310 July 29 - Wine in the Woods. Sorracco’s Gardens, Sardine Lakes Overlook 7100 6.4 mi n n n 203 Main St., Sierra City. 4pm-7pm. Taste a variety June 29 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. Buttes Lookout via Tamarack Lakes 8600 7 mi n n n of premium wines accompanied by delicious food in a n n Step into the past and enjoy an old-time movie beautiful garden setting. $30. Benefits Sierra County Summit Lake OHV Trails 5 mi experience at the Historic Yuba Theatre. The Search and Rescue and Sierra City Fire Auxiliary. Tamarack Lakes Trail 7000 8.4 mi n n n n popcorn is delicious, too! $7 suggested donation. Featuring music by Oso Blue. Contact 862-1580 for Upper Salmon Lake Trail 7100 4 mi n n n 7:30 pm. Downieville. Contact 289-9822 or www. tickets and info sierracountyartscouncil.org Upper Sardine Lake 6000 7 mi n n n n n n July 28 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. June 30 – Downieville Trail Day. Downieville. 8:30 World Beatnix 7:30 pm. 862-1310 Badenaugh Trail 8800 4 mi n n n n am. www.yubaexpeditions.com August 2018 Bald Ridge Loop 6400 18 mi n n June 30 – Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Come share your talent on the stage of the Historic Yuba August 2-5 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. Cross Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail 6600 18 mi n n September 2018 Theatre. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. country and downhill race, music & street faire. Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail 5800 0.5 mi n n sierracountyartscouncil.org Downieville. 289-3010 September 1-3rd - Annual Yuba River Rib Cook-Off. Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails 90 mi n n n n Main Street, Downieville. Come taste the variety! June 30 - Loyalton High School Class of 1973 Class August 3 - Movie Night Sponsored by Santa Cruz Cash prizes! Jenny Varn 530-913-7902 or email Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails 110 mi n n n n n n Reunion. 19 Edelweiss Drive, Loyalton. Contact Bicycles. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 8pm 289-9822 [email protected] to sign up to enter and for Annie Terrassas-Fassbender 993-1182 Mt. Lola Trail 9200 19 mi n n n n August 8-12 - Plumas Sierra County Fair. Theme more info n n n July 2018 “Welcome To The Neighborhood.” Fun & games! SIERRA VALLEY Overlook Trail 6100 1 mi A good old-fashioned country fair. Plumas Sierra September 1 - Labor Day Street Dance. Main Street, July 4 - Downieville 4th of July Parade & Foot Pass Creek Loop 6800 12 mi n n n County Fairgrounds. Quincy. 283-6272 Downieville. Benefits Downieville School Sports Races. Noon. Watch it coming and going up and down Program. Evening street dance for all ages! Jenny Varn Treasure Mountain Loop 7800 25 mi n n n Main Street. All parade entries welcome! Enter your August 10 - Movie Night at the Yuba Theatre. 530-913-7902 Wheeler Loop 6400 5 mi n n All phone numbers are 530 unless otherwise noted. Go to www.sierracountychamber.com for more events & details. William Creek/Gold Lake Trail 17 mi n n n n n For additional events happening in Sierra County go to www.sierracountychamber.com Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail 6200 1 mi n n 2018 / 2019 • Sierra County Visitors Guide Visitors County Sierra • / 2019 2018
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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.