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2017-2018 Sierra County VISITORS GUIDE
www.sierracountychamber.com May 2017 August 12 - Downieville Mountain Brewfest. May 27 - Memorial Day Weekend - Kentucky Mine Main St., Downieville. 2pm-6pm. Check www. & Museum Opening Celebration. Sierra City. 862- downievillebrewfest.com or the Facebook Event Page SIERRA COUNTY TRAIL GUIDE 1310 or www.sierracountyhistory.org for Downieville Mountain Brewfest. Mike 289-3595 or email [email protected] May 29 - Milton Gottardi Museum Opens. 605 School Street, Loyalton. Winter: appt only. Jackie August 19 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra Check Local Ranger station for Mitchell, 993-4012 or Loyalton City Hall, 993-6750 City. Whiskey Pass. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 additional trail information. August 26 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At May 29 - Sierra Valley Event Center & Skateboard Top elevation Distance, X-Country ski Snowmobiling Groomed trails Hiking Biking Equine OHV Easy Moderate Difficult Park. Open all year round. Road A24, Loyalton the Chamber Kiosk Hwy 49 & 2nd St, Loyalton. rd. trip eastsierravalleychamber.com Henness Pass Road 4900 varies n n n n n n June 2017 August 26 - E.C.V. Fall Doins. Convention & Annual Lafayette Ridge Bike Trail 5700 30 mi n n n June 3 - Downieville Motorcycle Rally. Downieville. Meeting. Tin Cup Diggins. Downieville. www. Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail n n n 9am Registration. 1pm ride to Mohawk Tavern and 5 mi
downie1849.com RI DG E Knotty Pine Tavern in Graeagle. Live music at St. ENTS Charles in Downieville at 6pm. Steve (925) 382-7067 August 26 - Native Daughter’s Ice Cream Social. Brandy City Pond Trail 3600 2 mi n n n n Noon. Native Daughter’s Hall, 320 Commercial Street, June 2 & 3 - Downieville High School Musical. 7 Chimney Rock Trail 6800 8 mi n n n n Downieville. Entry and event information: Karen pm. Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 289-3473 Galan, 289-3595 or Earlene Folsom 289-3530 Devil’s Postpile Trail 6000 0.2 mi n n June 3 - Flea Market & Craft Fair. Sierra Valley September 2017 Empire Creek Trail 6800 5 mi n n n n Grange Hall, Vinton. 9am. For space call 993-4508 Don Yegge Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail n n n n n n September 1 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, 4000 8 mi June 10 - Recycled Relics Car Show-N- July 4 - Rotary Club of Loyalton Auction & BBQ. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. First Divide 3400 4 mi n n n n Shine. All makes, models and years. 9am-5pm Following 4th of July Parade. Rotary Park. Smithneck sierracountyartscouncil.org Halls Ranch Trail 4400 11 mi n n n n Loyalton. eastsierravalleychamber.com, info@ Road, Loyalton. 993-4012 or 993-4379 eastsierravalleychamber.com, californiacarclubs.com, September 2 - Yuba River Rib Cook-Off. Main Lavezzola Creek 5400 7 mi n n n n n n www.californiacarshows.org or 993-0453 July 8 - Kentucky Mine Concert Series. Co- Street, Downieville. Jenny Varn 913-7902 or email RI V ER C ANYON sponsored by Sierra County Historical Society [email protected] to sign up to enter North Yuba Trail 3000 15 mi n n n n June 10 - Annual Dinner in the Barn, Sierra Valley and Sierra County Arts Council. Mumbo Gumbo. Poker Flat OHV Trail 6 mi n n OF E V Farms, Beckworth. www.SierraSchoolsFoundation.org Kentucky Mine Amphitheater Sierra City. 7:30 pm. September 2 - Labor Day Street Dance. Main Street, Downieville. Benefits Downieville School Sports Red Oak Canyon OHV Trail 10 mi n n n n June 16 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, 7:30pm. 862-1310 Program. Jenny Varn 913-7902 n n n n n n Downieville. 289-9822 or July 8 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. Chamber Second and Third Divide Trails 4400 7 mi September 3 - Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Yuba www.sierracountyartscouncil.org. Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd Street, Haypress Creek Trail 5800 6 mi n n n Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com Theatre, Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. June 17 & 18 - Underground Gold Miners Museum n n n AR sierracountyartscouncil.org PCT North to Loves Falls 5000 4 mi Gold Show. Alleghany. 10am-5pm. Admission $2. July 14-30 - California State Fair. Come visit the PCT/Wild Plum Loop Trail 4800 2.5 mi n n n www. undergroundgold.com or 287-3223 Sierra County exhibit and vote for us! Cal Expo September 3 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra
City. One Eyed Rielly with Dust In My Coffee. 2pm S IERRA n n n D Sacramento Sierra Buttes Lookout via PCT 8600 5 mi June 17 - Tour De Manure. B UTTE S 62, 42 or 30 mile out and 862-1310
back Valley Bicycle Race. Sierraville. 7am registration July 15 - Kid’s Fishing Derby. Packer Lake. Sign Chapman Creek Trail 6400 3 mi n n n n Benefits Sierraville Volunteer Fire Dept. www. ups start at 8am and event concludes at Noon. Rods, September 9 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At tourdemanure.org the Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & Haskell Peak Trail 8100 3 mi n n n n reels and bait are provided. Prizes and raffle included. A SS
Marilyn Tierney 288-3231 2nd Street, Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber. P Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail 6700 9 mi n n n n June 18 - Father’s Day Fishing Derby. YU B A Downieville. com Yuba and Downie Rivers! Registration 7am at Sierra July 15 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Yuba Pass area 6700 100 mi n n n n n n Hard-ware Store, Downieville. Jim Johnston at 289- Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner September 9 - Downieville Antique Bottles & Big Boulder 6200 3 mi n n n n n 3379 - 5:30pm; Dance Lessons - 6:30pm. Dancing 7:30pm- Collectibles Show & Sale. Downieville School Gym. Early lookers 8am-10am, admission $10. Show is free June 24 - 1st Annual Camp Cot Races” and Kids 10:30pm. 993-1182 or [email protected] . Butcher Ranch Trail 4300 8 mi n n n n n from 10am - 3pm. For show/dealer information Rick Carnival. Sponsored by the Indian Valley Outpost July 21 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, Deer Lake OHV Trail 6 mi n n ALEN & Cherry Simi, 289-3659 or email: [email protected] Resort. Hwy 49 and Cal-Ida Rd. 11am-4pm Wee to 7:30 pm. Downieville. 289-9822 or www. Deer Lake Trail 7100 5 mi n n n Adult Sr. divisions. Prizes and trophies awarded. sierracountyartscouncil.org September 9 - Annual Calpine Marketplace. 10am More info: www.indianvalleyoutpostresort.com or call to 4pm. Calpine Community Park, 131 County Road, Gold Lake Road 17 mi n n n n n n C July 22 - Farmer’s Market. 10am - 2pm. Chamber 530-289-3349 Calpine. Professional vendors, classic car & truck Gold Valley OHV Trails 15.6 mi n n Kiosk corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. show, BBQ, raffle, bake sale & live music. 616-0630
June 25 - Music At The Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com L A K E S B IN Lakes Basin Ridge Trail 6800 24 mi n n n Molly’s Revenge. 2pm 862-1310 September 9 - Loyalton High School 60th Class July 28 & 29 - Christian Encounter Ministries Reunion. Golden West Dining. Loyalton. Bethel Packer Lake Trail 6400 11 mi n n n June 30 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre. 7:30 pm. Agony Ride around Sierra Valley. 268-0877 Gillen Rogers (650) 992-1468 Pauley Creek Trail 4400 7 mi n n n n n Downieville. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org July 29 - Wine in the Sierra. Sorracco’s Gardens, Sand Pond Interpretive Trail 6000 0.8 mi n n 203 Main St., Sierra City. 4pm-7pm. $30. Benefits Sardine Lakes Overlook n n n July 2017 Sierra County Search and Rescue and Sierra City Fire 7100 6.4 mi July 1 - Downieville Independence Day Celebration Auxiliary. 862-1580 for tickets and info Buttes Lookout via Tamarack Lakes 8600 7 mi n n n Sponsored by Downieville Fire Department Aux. July 29 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. Summit Lake OHV Trails 5 mi n n at the Community Hall. Street dance sponsored by Achilles Wheel. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 Tamarack Lakes Trail 7000 8.4 mi n n n n Downieville Volunteer Fire Dept. 289-3126 August 2017 Upper Salmon Lake Trail 7100 4 mi n n n July 2 - Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Yuba Theatre. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. August 3-6 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. Cross Upper Sardine Lake 6000 7 mi n n n n n n sierracountyartscouncil.org country and downhill race, music & street faire. Downieville. 289-3010 Badenaugh Trail 8800 4 mi n n n n July 2 - Bugs at Night & Let it Glow Hunt. At dusk. Bald Ridge Loop 6400 18 mi n n Fun facts & ID of insects. Bring chair or blankets. August 4 - Movie Night Sponsored by Santa Cruz Sierra Skies Community Park. Sierra City. 862-1560 Bicycles. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 8pm 289-9822 Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail 6600 18 mi n n July 3 - Sierra City Old Time Independence Day August 9-13 - Plumas Sierra County Fair. Theme A LL EY Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail 5800 0.5 mi n n “Art to Ag.” Fun & games! Plumas Sierra County Celebration. 11am - 1pm. Carnival games, sack races Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails 90 mi n n n n & more! Sierra Skies Community Park. Sierra City. Fairgrounds. Quincy. 283-6272 Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails 110 mi n n n n n n 862-1560 August 11 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, Downieville Mt. Lola Trail 9200 19 mi n n n n July 4 - Downieville 4th of July Parade & Foot 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil. org n n n Races. Noon. “Fireless Fireworks” after parade. Kathy S IERRA V Overlook Trail 6100 1 mi Whitlow 289-3126 August 12 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At the Pass Creek Loop 6800 12 mi n n n Chamber Kiosk at Hwy 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. July 4 - Loyalton 4th of July Parade. 9am. Main Treasure Mountain Loop 7800 25 mi n n n Street. Loyalton. 993-4012 or 993-4379 www.eastsierravalleychamber.com 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 10 - Sierra County Historical Society December 2 - Loyalton Christmas Tree Lighting. Annual Meeting & Picnic. Forest City. 1pm Public Held at Dusk. Free rides on the fire trucks with Santa. welcome to attend. 862-1310 Rotary of Loyalton serving refreshments. September 15 & 16 - Kathy Breed’s Big City Rod December 2 - Spaghetti Dinner. Golden West Run. 100+ hot rods, muscle & vintage cars. Live Dining, Loyalton. Bring a new or gently used toy for music, raffle, poker walk & over 40 unique awards free dinner from local businesses. Sierra City. 862-1560 December 16- Sierra City Children’s Christmas September 16 - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Potluck & Party. Sierra City Community Hall.6pm. Tribute Show with Black Train starring Jimmie 862-1347 Ray and Cyndy Cantrell at The Yuba Theatre in January 2018 Downieville. Show times are 2pm and 7:30pm 289- 9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Burning Tree Fest. Downieville. 2nd Saturday or Sunday of January TBA. Downieville Gold Rush Park. September 16 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Noon. Sponsored by the Downieville Improvement Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner Group. Cherry Simi 289-3659 - 5:30pm; Dance Lessons - 6:30pm; Dancing 7:30pm- 10:30pm. 993-1182 or [email protected] . Benefits January 20 - Crab Feed. Sponsored by the Sierra Sierra Valley Grange Hall City Fire Auxiliary. Community Hall. Sierra City. Mary Davey 862-1580 September 17 - Gospel Music with Jimmie Ray October 21 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra FEBRUARY 2018 and Cyndy Cantrell celebrating the legacy of Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner - Johnny Cash and June Carter. Methodist Church. 5:30pm; Dance Lessons - 6:30pm; Dancing - 7:30pm- February 17 - Cabin Fever Spaghetti Feed. Downieville. 2:00pm. Benefit for the Methodist 10:30pm. 993-1182 or [email protected] . Benefits Downieville Community Hall. Downieville. Church. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Sierra Valley Grange Hall February 17- Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. September 23 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At the October 22 - Forest City Annual Applefest and Yuba Theatre. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd General Meeting, 9-11 am meeting. 11am-5pm sierracountyartscouncil.org Street, Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com potluck, cider pressing, stampmill demos, apple February 24 - Snowball Dance. Downieville dessert contest, local musicians. Call Cheryl Durrett September 23 - Plumas Sierra Cattlewomen Community Hall. 913-7902 for tickets and info at 287-3133 Mexican Fiesta Dinner. Social Hour 5pm. MARCH 2018 Dinner 6pm. Calpine Community Center. www. October 28 - Downieville School Halloween plumassierracattlewomen.org or 832-0395, 993-1655 Carnival. Downieville. 289-3473 . March 3 - Chili Cook-Off. Atop of the Yuba Pass. for tickets and info 289-3262 October 28 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At the September 30 - Sierra Valley Art and Ag Trail. Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd March 16 & 17 - Cowboy Poetry & Music. Sierra A free self-guided tour of market farms and Street, Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com Valley Grange Hall. Vinton. Friday Dinner & Show working ranches (many featuring 100+ year old November 2017 at 7:30pm. Saturday Matinee 2pm. Saturday Evening dairy barns) and other historic buildings. www. Dinner & Show 7:30pm. [email protected] SierraValleyAgArtTrail.org November 11 - Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Gathering or www.sierravalleygrange.org for tickets and info at Noon with lunch afterwards. Bell Tower. October 2017 March 17 - Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner. 6pm. Downieville October 7 - Swing for the Schools Golf Tourney. Sierra City Community Hall. 862-1580 Plumas Pines Golf Resort. SierraSchoolsFoundation.org November 11 - Jolly Holiday Bazaar. 9am-3pm. APRIL 2018 Sierra City Community Hall. 862-1580 OF EVENTSCALENDAR October 14 - Oktoberfest. Street crafts fair, live April 6, 7 & 8 - Banff Mountain Film Festival November 11- E.C.V. Candle Light Doins. music, brauts & sauerkraut along with fresh squeezed World Tour. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 289-9822 or Grandiose evening initiation for gentlemen over 50. apple cider. 10am-5pm. Downtown Sierra City. www.sierracountyartscouncil.org 862-9009 Main Street, Downieville. www.downie1849.com April 28 - Native Daughter’s Mad Hatter Tea Party. November 18 - Craft Fair. Sierra Valley Grange Hall. October 14 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At the Native Daughter’s Hall, Downieville. Benefits the For Space Call 993-4508 Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd preservation of the historical and treasured 1864 Street, Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com November 23 - Miss Jody’s Thanksgiving Dinner. building in Downieville. 289-3595 October 14 - Indian Taco Feed. Sierra Valley Downieville Community Hall. All are welcome. MAY 2018 Grange Hall. Benefits Sierra Valley Fire Dept. www. Dinner served from 1pm-4pm. Liz Fisher 289-3632 sierrvalleygrange.org or Ann Hutchison 862-1052 . Benefits Western Sierra May 5 - Springtime Ladies Champagne Luncheon. Food Bank Celebrate Mother’s Day. Sierra City Community Hall. October 20 & 21 - Community Theatre 862-1580 Performance. Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 7:00 November 23 - Full free Thanksgiving dinner. pm.289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org Loyalton Senior Center. 3pm. 993-4770 May 12 - Cancer Awareness Walk. Registration at 8:30am. Walks begin at 9am at Downieville School November 23 - Turkey Trot. Loyalton City Park. 1 or Gym. Lunch, raffle and educational information 2 mile fun run/walk. 9am. Amy Filippini, 993-4182 included. Downieville School 289-3473 for more info Mike Carnahan December 2017 December 2 - Holiday on Main Street Craft Show. Downieville Community Hall. Vendors, free rides with Santa in a historic fire engine. Sponsored by the Downieville Fire Auxiliary. Kathy Whitlow 289-3126 December 2 - Downieville School Holiday Show & Baked Goods Auction. 5pm. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 289-3473 December 2 - Loyalton’s Christmas Crafts Fair. Assembly of God Church Hall. Loyalton. Two floors of fantastic shopping. 10am-4pm December 2 - Loyalton Senior Center Soup Kitchen. Serving from 5pm-8pm Mary Davey
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...... 11–25 Sierra County Map...... 20-21 Dine & Drink...... 26 Services...... 27 Shopping & Activities...... 28-30 Health & Medical...... 30-31 POPULATION Lodging...... 32-33 Local Business Ads...... 334-39 1850 1860 1997 2000 2009 Lodging Matrix...... 40 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 17, bridge over the falls are a part of the Pacific 2 # 3 and carnivals to dunk tanks, we # 2017. 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 22nd, 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 OH! THOSE GLORIOUS GOLD RUSH DAYS… 3 What better place to host a Bottle Show featuring Gold # 3 Rush bottles and memorabilia than Downieville, one of the original Forty-Niners mining camps. Items for sale and displays of rare antique bottles. Saturday, September 9th, 2017. More info: [email protected] Mary Davey 7
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 BUGS AT NIGHT… travelers began to stop and enjoy the charmingly narrow and lined with 7 The Sierra Nevada Field Campus presents 3 “Bugs At Night” on July 2nd, 2017” at dusk beauty and wildlife. many late 19th century structures, # in the Sierra Skies Communit y P ar k, in Sierra City. complete with wooden boardwalks. As night begins to fall, the insects arrive from the Sierra City was established as a mining A free walking tour map is available forest and you will be given tips on identification town in 1850. By 1852, miners were at most Sierra City businesses. and interesting facts. This is a fun night time event retrieving gold from several tunnels in for families and is followed by a “Let it Glow” hunt the nearby Sierra Buttes. At this time, The Masonic Hall, built in 1864, for the kids, provided by The Sierra Country Store. 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 14, 2017, 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 17, 1 Sierra Valley is part of the continental agricultural regions of California. Since # 2017. 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
campgrounds in this area along Hwy 49 and the Yuba River. Anonymous Photographer
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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experience. Resorts also provide different levels of services r call 1-877-444-6777 such as prepared meals and housekeeping. M o 12 CAMPING & DAY USE
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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 9th to the 13th, 2017, 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 Sierra... 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.
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21 WILDFLOWERS
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Due to the elevation, Sierra County When the snow melts, the Lakes Basin In Sierra Valley, fields of red, blue, and provides one of the longest seasons for area abounds in a variety of wildflowers. orange flowers flow with the breeze during wildflower viewing in California. In Orange masses of lilies bloom in the springtime in large swaths of green. Along spring, dogwood blooms profusely in the wet creek drainages and wild azaleas the waterways, many marshland plants forest and massive patches of monkey are scattered about the hillsides. At the and several species of buttercups paint a flowers invade the wet seeps of canyon summit of Yuba Pass, magenta penstemon picture of color and serenity. walls. Scotch broom adds brilliant patches and lacy white yampa decorate the of yellow. Summer provides an abundance landscape. In the marshy areas, marigolds, of flowers and in the fall the dogwood puts elephant heads, corn lilies, and several on a second display of fiery orange and species of monkey flowers flourish in the deep pink. spring sun. Darby Hayes Photots by Mary Davey
SCHOOL’S NOW IN SESSION… 2 The San Francisco State University’s Sierra # 3 Nevada Field Campus is located just outside Sierra City. They provide a large number of summer classes open to the public. From flora to fauna, you can learn about fungi, birds, drawing, sketching, and painting, natural history, ecology, and much more. WILD LIFE More info: www.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
22 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.
23 HIKING & BACKPACKING
Easy to extreme level hiking trails abound views can be seen and photographed. The a popular stop-over for weary PCT hikers, a in Sierra County. Always bring a map and Canyon Creek Trail provides level ground great place to stock up on provisions, fatten plenty of water! and a scenic path alongside the North Yuba up on burgers and ice cream, and get a as it makes it way towards Bullards Bar. comfortable night’s sleep in a bed. In the Plicoene Ridge area, most of the You’ll pass through an old miners camp at country around the towns is quite rugged Shenanigan Flat. The River Trail, starting Loves Falls are spectacular and a must for and undeveloped with few groomed trails, at the parking lot behind the courthouse in Sierra City visitors as it’s a nice and easy walk but the historic Henness Pass Road provides Downieville is an incredibly beautiful hike from Hwy 49 just east of town on a leaf- hiking for the adventurous. along the rushing river, with several easy-to- covered woodsy path. get-to swimming holes. West of Downieville, a fully accessible trail The Wild Plum Loop Trail starts near the passes gently through 500 ft of terrain from The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) winds itself Wild Plum campground and meanders the Fiddle Creek Campground to the North through Sierra County near Sierra City. It alongside Haypress Creek through riparian Yuba River, just off Hwy 49. The Saddleback crosses Haypress Creek and then emerges hardwood communities that provide a rich Trail climbs up mountainous terrain to the at the North Yuba at Loves Falls, just a mile birding experience. Saddleback Lookout where spectacular or so north east of Sierra City. Sierra City is R iver C an y on T rail M ap
24 you are coming along the PCT from the Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail uses trail FIND YOUR WILD SIDE… south or north, or just parked your car markers and a corresponding brochure to 20 Over 50 miles of the Pacific Crest at Packer Saddle, do not miss the Sierra identify and describe trees and other plants # Trail (PCT) pass through Sierra Buttes Lookout. The hike there is steep and on this easy walk. Dedicated hikers can County. The trail’s 2,663 miles run from the challenging, but well worth the effort. There climb the steep Badenaugh Trail up California/Mexico border to the Washington/- is an amazing viewing platform that runs all to the Babbit Peak Lookout for an Canadian border. Grab your backpack and go! around the lookout for 360º views. This is outstanding panoramic view of parts of More info: www.pcta.org/discover-thetrail definitely not recommended for the faint of eastern California and western Nevada. heart or anyone with fear of heights! Mountain bikers and equestrians share this TAKE A HIKE… trail with hikers. The Lakes Basin offers many options for It’s been said that you can’t be in a 43 nice shorter walks along lakes. Sand Pond The Jackson Meadows Reservoir area # bad mood when taking a hike in the forest. Easy to extreme hiking trails await you Interpretive Trail shows the flora and features the Woodcamp Creek Interpretive in Sierra County. Hikes in this region are what fauna of a riparian habitat and is accessible Trail, which provides an educational and dreams are made of. to wheelchairs. It provides a wonderful moderately difficult hike with 18 points experience for those who cannot hike the of interest spelled out in a brochure. The If you continue on the PCT northward as it typical mountain trail. Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from the crosses Hwy 49 near Loves Falls, it climbs in Jackson Meadow trail head. The Kyburz Flat a series of switchbacks across the southwest Trails in the Sierra Valley area range from interpretive area on Henness Pass Road east face of the Sierra Buttes, right above Sierra easy walks to rigorous climbs through thick of Hwy 89 between Sierraville and Truckee City, providing an magnificent view. As you conifer forests. The Cottonwood Overlook explains the history of three different peoples get closer to the top of the Sierra Buttes, the Trail is light to moderately difficult and who inhabited this beautiful mountain PCT provides an interesting trail detour, provides panoramic views of the valley meadow starting 2,000 years ago. the Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail. Whether in several places along the trail. The
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25 & dinner & a fantastic view of the Sierra River Canyon Buttes and meadow. Serving Sierra County SIERRA Valley Alleghany for 45 years. Open mid-May–mid-October. LOYALTON herringtonssierrapines.com; 862-1151 or Casey's Place. 234 Main St. 287-9809 800-682-9848 Golden West Saloon. 711 Main St., 993-4467 Coyoteville Red moose cafe & Inn. 224 Main St. Open under new ownership! Breakfast Ronda's Lil' Frosty. 319 Main St., Coyoteville Cafe. 15921 Hwy 49. Open & lunch. American style. Summer hours: 993-1192 Tues–Sun, 7am–2pm. 289-3573 7:30am–2pm. Closed Tues. Winter hours: White’s Sierra Station. 508 Main St., 8am–2pm Thurs–Sun. Lodging Rooms 993-1212, [email protected] DOWNIEVILLE available. Open all year. redmoosecafe. 49 Wines. 200 Main St. Offering com; 862-1024 SIERRAVILLE exceptional selection & value and Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St. memorable wine tasting. And beer too! Fork & Horn, 101 E. Main St., 994-1070, Smack dab in the heart of town. Offer Dog friendly. Open 1pm–9 pm, closed [email protected] everything from hearty breakfast burritos Wednesdays. May–December. 289-2782 Los Dos Hermanos. 101 Battelle St., and fresh deli sandwiches to mouth- 994-1058 JADAA's KITCHEN. 105 Commercial St. watering cheeseburgers and pizzas. Stop 862-5016 by for all your needs; ATM, WiFi. See Sierra Hot Springs. 521 Campbell La Cocina De Oro, 322 Main St., 289-3584 webcam on our website. Open all year. Hot Springs Rd. A non-profit retreat and DINE & DRINK sierracountrystore.com; 862-1560 workshop center at the cusp of Sierra Sabrina’s at the Forks. 308 Main St., Valley. Offering day use, historic overnight Open Mon–Sun (seasonal) 7:30am-Sunset Sorracco’s Saloon. 203 Main St. The accommodations, camping, massage and sabrinasattheforks.com oldest building on main street (circa 1851). spa treatments & organic meals. Open all The John Sorracco Hotel was established St. Charles Place. 101 Commercial year. sierrahotsprings.org; 994-3773 in the 1880s. In 1949, Sorracco’s grandson St. A great place to soak up small town Buddy Zerga & Walter Loffmark reopened Sierraville Service & Country Store. entertainment in the local atmosphere as the Zerloff Hotel which closed in 1990. 126 S. Lincoln St./Highway 89. Open all while enjoying your favorite cocktail. Open The present owners re-opened the bar as year. 994-3529 all year. stcharlesplace.com; 289-3237 Sorracco’s Saloon in 2001. Enjoy fine wine, smithneck farms espresso. 107 East Smoothieville. 200 Main St., Open May– spirits and micro brews in the bar, on the Main St., 320-9907 Oct. 289-2782 patio or on the covered front porch. Open Two Rivers Cafe. 116 Main St. 289-3540 all year. Dog friendly. 862-1130 Pam Pasquetti (Catering). P.O. Box 126, Sierraville,Photo CA 96126, C 994-3467redits INDIAN VALLEY Lakes Basin This visitors guide, chamber website and our Sierra County Fair Exhibit would Indian Valley Outpost resort. not be possible without the generous 4601 Hwy 49, Camptonville. Outdoor Bassetts donations of photos by many incredible picnic area for bands & BBQ’s. Free Bassetts Station. A historic business photographers. Individual photo credits movies Friday and Saturday nights. located at the gateway to the Lakes Basin accompany the pictures. Restaurant, Pub & Store open Apr-Oct Recreational Area, providing a general serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. store, cafe, gas, propane and motel A special thank you to 289-3349. indianvalleyoutpostresort.com. accommodations. bassetts-station.com; professional photographers: [email protected] 862-1297 » Mary Davey The Lakes » Dave Keyes Sierra Buttes Gold Lake Lodge. 7000 Gold Lake Forest » Darby Hayes Highway. Rustic mountain lodge in the If you like their photos presented in this Sierra City heart of the Lakes Basin with restaurant Guide or on our website, prints are available open to the public. Hearty meals. Mid-June The Blue House Bakery Shoppe. 220 locally in galleries and stores. Main St., Open Spring of 2017. Fresh baked to mid-Sept. goldlakelodge.com; 836-2350 bread, cake, cookies and more with “special Mary Davey’s photographs can be Sardine Lake Resort. Fine dining in a customized for your logos, cards, and fine order” available. Park your critter on the dog- beautiful lakeside setting. Filet Mignon, art. Framed art available for sale at the Yuba friendly porch and browse our Gift Shoppe. rack of lamb, seafood, chicken and a Gallery in Downieville. Also check photos on Open Fri–Mon 7:30am-3pm. 862-1543 couple of nightly specials. Reservations the facebook page “As the Yuba Flows” or 862-1193 for more info. Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort. requested. Dining room closed Mon & 104 Main St. AAA approved fine dining Tues. Open mid–May to mid–October. Dave Keyes’ photos are available in the Sierra restaurant & full service bar. Fresh trout sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 Country Store, Sierra City, as well as the Yuba Gallery in Downieville from our own pond, Certified Angus Beef & a full menu with daily specials. Breakfast Darby Hayes’ photos are available for sale. Contact 862-1550 for more info.
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information
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Downieville Community Hall. 322 Western Sierra Dental Clinic. 17 Front Serving clients in the greater Sierra City Main St., Downieville Rental for events & St., Downieville. 289-3199 area, Downieville & Greene Acres area parties. 289-3126 Western Sierra Medical Clinic. 209 since 1999, representing both buyers and Indian Valley Outpost resort. Out Nevada St., Downieville. Medical - 289- door parties, receptions, weddings, group 3298; Dental - 289-3199; wsmcmed.org sellers. Member of the Plumas Association gatherings, retreats (catering available). of Realtors, CAR & NAR. Real Estate Broker MISCELLANEOUS Open all year 289-3349. indianvalleyoutpostresort.com; and Notary Public. —winter D. Mac Engineering. P.O. Box 56, email: info@[email protected] by apt. jk-realestate.com; 862-9009 Downieville, CA 95936, 289-3129 Century 21 Tahoe North Realtors. Sierra City Community Hall. Rental. Sierra County LAND TRUST. Goal: preserve Open all year. 862-1580 Amber Donnelly. P.O. Box 271, Loyalton, environmental & recreational assets & CA 96118, 410-9397, amberjdonnelly@ Sierra Valley Event Center. Contact important open space areas for public use. City of Loyalton. 993-6750 yahoo.com Funded by grants and private donations. Sierra Valley Grange Hall. Pam Focus on the Sierra Buttes and the Lakes SENIOR SERVICES Olivieri/Rich Moore. Golden Rays Transporation. 92202 Highway 70, Basin. The Land Trust owns 1525 acres of (831) 345-9840, fax 993- 798-8555 Vinton, CA 96135, land for public use including Young America Downieville. 1181, [email protected] LOYALTON senior center. Lake, Volcano Lake, frontage on Upper and 301 First St., Sierraville School & Community Lunch Mon–Fri at Noon. Open Lower Sardine Lakes, parts of Packer Saddle Loyalton. Center, Rental Facility for Parties & all year. Reservations 993-4770 and the Lookout trail to the Sierra Buttes, Events, Miriam Western Sierra county senior 103 Lincoln St., Sierraville. the start of the Downieville Downhill trail Dines 289-3201 center. Lunch & and a large expanse of the face of the Buttes. Downieville. commodities. Open all year. 289-1235 FINANCE sierracountylandtrust.org; 265-5433 Linda Beeson Income Tax & Terry LeBlanc. P.O. Box 387, Loyalton, STORAGE Bookkeeping Services. P.O. Box 599, CA 96118, 993-0247, terrythetrashman@ Sierra Skies STORAGE. Sierra Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4916, 587-6036, cwo.com, Intermountain Disposal, Inc. City. Storage units. Open all year. [email protected] 832-4879 (800) 852-0770 sierraskiesrvpark.com; 862-1166 Wells Fargo Bank. 326 Main St., Sierra Valley Sr. Apartments. 100 Hill UTILITIES & WATER Downieville. Full service bank. ATM. Open St., Loyalton. (530) 993-4307, fax 993-4308 Downieville Public Utility District. all year. Dog friendly. 289-3204 Harmony Lodge #164. F & AM, P.O. Box P.O. Box 444, Downieville. 289-2774 or Plumas Bank. Rachelle Ramelli. 407, Sierra City, CA 96125 289-3370 Portola, CA 96122, 832-4405, fax 832- Sierra Valley Yaks. Family-owned ranch Liberty Utilities. Eloise Avenue, South 0621, [email protected] in Sierra Valley. We offer domesticated yak Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. 800-782-2506, 701 Plumas Bank. Shelly Wright. 11638 meat and fiber, and produce a high-quality National Avenue, Tahoe Vista, CA, 96148, , shelly. Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 grass-fed product in a sustainable and re- (800) 782-2506 [email protected] sponsible manner. P.O. Box 300, Calpine, CA PG&E. Gas & electric utilities. pge.com 96124, (805) 403-7800 or info@sierraval- GAS Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-OP. leyyaks.com. www.sierravalleyyaks.com Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. A 73233 State Hwy 70, Portola. Plumas-Sierra historic business located at the gateway NEWS REC & its subsidiary provide Electricity, to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area, Sierra Booster, Sierra County’s Internet and Broadband services with a providing a general store, gas & propane. Pictorial Newspaper. 411 Second St., high level of reliability for fair & reasonable bassetts-station.com; 862-1297 Loyalton, 993-4379; fax 844-272-8583; costs. Office hours Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM. Downieville Motors. 114 Main St., [email protected]; sierrabooster.com Open all year. www.psrec.coop; 832-4261 Downieville, 289-1100. Open Mon–Sat sierra county prospect. All things R.R. Lewis water company. 7am– 9pm. Sunday 7am-7pm Sierra County. 289-3632 Online 855-RR LEWIS Sierraville Service Station & Country sierracountyprospect.org Sierra City Waterworks, Inc. Water Store. 126 S. Lincoln St./Highway 89, mountain messenger. 313 Main St., serving company. Open all year. 273-6447 Sierraville. 994-3529. Open all year P.O. Drawer A, Downieville, 289-3262 workforce White’s Sierra Station. 508 Main St., [email protected] Alliance for Workforce 993-1212, [email protected] Development. 305 S. Lincoln St., Sierraville, CA 96126 993-3349 aworkforce.org
27 Downieville Library. Native Daughters VINTAGE GAL ANTIQUES & FINE THINGS. Pliocene Ridge Hall. 118 Commercial St., Open all year 2OOC Main St. Sierra County's largest Mon. 9–1, Thu. 12–4. 289-3580 antique store. Located in Downieville. Alleghany An eclectic collection of gorgeous vintage downieville lions club. A volunteer Underground Gold Miners Museum. service organization promoting the jewelry, antique bottles, country store 356 Main St. Educational & fun, the welfare of organizations & members of our antiques, primitives, retro, and many more museum exhibits touch on local history, community. Meets on 3rd Monday of each treasures! 289-3118 or 289-3659 geology & gold mining, including tales month. 289-3632 for info. Yuba ExpeditionS/downieville of underground gold miners. View videos classic. Mountain Bike shuttles & downieville Museum. 330 Main St.. that tell the history of hard rock mining Open Memorial Day – Labor Day, bikeshop. The Downieville Classic & document recent history at the 16 to 11am–4pm. 289-3580 is an annual mountain bike festival. 1 Mine. The gift shop features gold laced yubaexpeditions.com; 289-3010 quartz specimens and jewelry from the downieville Outfitters. 310 Main St., Yuba Gallery. 208 Main St. Open Thurs– 16 to 1 Mine as well as souvenirs, books, 289-0155 or 289-3505 Sun 10am–4pm. 289-9822 maps & t-shirts. Historical walking tours downieville second hand. 204-206 on June 20, mine tours on June 21st. Open Main St., 862-5003 Yuba Theater-Sierra County Arts seasonally. No admission fee. Dog friendly. Council. 212 Main St. 289-9822 E Clampus Vitus—Downie Chapter No. undergroundgold.com; 287-3330 1849. The Ancient and Honorable Order is a INDIAN VALLEY fraternal organization dedicated to the study River Canyon and preservation of the history of California, Indian Valley Outpost resort. Out in particular that of the Mother Lode & gold door parties, receptions, weddings. Free goodyears bar mining regions of the state. Sierra County outdoor movies Spring to Fall - weather is known as the birthplace and cradle of permitting. Store open Apr–Oct. 289-3349 goodyears bar museum. 525 Toll Clamperdom. downie1849.com Bridge Rd. Displays, collects, preserves and interprets objects and materials pertinent Feather's Flowers Nursery Garden. to Sierra County History. Features exhibits 307 Main St. Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm SIerra Buttes 289-3584 about Native Americans, the Chinese SIERRA CITY Influence; the Old School House and Sabrina's at the Forks. 308 Main St. Mining. Open weekends, July 6th–Labor Open Mon–Sun (seasonal) 7:30am–Sunset The Blue House Bakery Shoppe. 220 Day weekend. 289-3297 sabrinasattheforks.com Main St., 862-1543, Open Friday-Monday, Sierra BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP. 7:30am–3:30pm. Opening Spring of 2017. Downieville Sierra P.O. Box 26, Graeagle, CA 96103, Fresh baked bread, cake, cookies and americana mercantile/49 Wines. sierratrails.org or [email protected] more with “special order” available. Park your critter on the dog-friendly porch and 200 Main St. Beer and wine: offering Sierra county arts council & the yuba browse our Gift Shoppe. an exceptional selection & value. Come theatre. Home of Sierra Turnpike Players, SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES experience a memorable wine or beer & offices of Sierra County Arts Council. Kathy Chow Photography. Color tasting. Dog friendly. Open 1pm–9pm, Music, theatre, dance, school plays & film. images primarily comprised of nature- closed Wednesdays. May–Dec. 289-2782 The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour based abstracts & intimate landscapes. Dan Farrington Productions. 117 has three showings each April. Open all year. [email protected]; 862-1468 Main St. 289-3504 sierracountyartscouncil.org; 289-9822 Darby Hayes Fine Art Photography. Sierra Hardware & Sporting Goods. Limited Edition prints available in Sierra Downieville Day Spa at La Sierra 305 Main St. General hardware & sporting City & galleries in Graeagle, Nevada City Beauty Boutique. 309 Main St. Services goods. Hunting & fishing licenses. Tackle, & Sacramento. Large format, fine art for women, men & children. Hair cuts, sporting & camping supplies. Plumbing photographs of local & western landscapes coloring, highlights, perms. Retreat facials, & electrical. Open all year. Dog friendly. & wildlife. darbyhayes.com; 862-1550 spa manicures & pedicures, body waxing, Summer: Mon–Sat 9–6 & Sun 9–3. Winter: airbrush tanning, massage. Bridal & special Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort. Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm. Closed Sun. 289-3582 party service packages. Complete line of 104 Main St. Gift shop, game room & trout professional products for home care. Hair Smokin' Stitches. Peggy Daigle,Longarm pond. Open mid-May through mid-Oct. care, nail care, skin care, make-up, bath Quilting. 289-3420 herringtonssierrapines.com; 862-1151 & body & great gifts. Gift Certificates Tributary Whitewater Tours. Guided HighwaymenNORCAL Car Club. Host available. Come relax! Open all year. whitewater rafting on the N Fork Yuba Rvr of the 10th annual Original Big City Rod downievilledayspa.com; 289-3504 & others in the Gold Country & Lake Tahoe. Run & Car Party, another great car show, Downieville grocery. 101 Sunnyside Dr. whitewatertours.com/north-fork-yuba- mountain style! Held on Sept 15 & 16. Live "Best Grocery Store in Town." Swing in for river-rafting; 346-6812 or 800-672-3846 music, raffle, poker walk & over 40 unique awards awarded by local businesses. those must have Grocery-Produce-Dairy- Wells Fargo Bank atm. 326 Main St. highwaymennorcal.com; 862-1560 Beer-wine-Liquor-Ice-Propane items. Open Full service bank. ATM. Open all year. 7 days a week, year round. 289-3596 Dog friendly. 289-3204
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information 28 Kentucky mine historic park & Tom’s Snowmobile & service. For “Neighbors” Musicians for Hire, Jan museum/sierra county historical over 25 years, a full-line, franchised Drummond & Art Franco. P.O. Box 37, society. Hwy 49, just east of Sierra Ski-Doo® dealer, specializing in high Calpine, CA 96124, 994-3649 or 994-3669 City. Explore mining artifacts, a Chinese altitude, high performance set-up for the [email protected] settler exhibit, stamp mill, photographs entire Summit family. Service, parts and Sierra Valley Trading Company, & more. Picnic facilities. Gift shop with sales. Performance improvements for Products Made in the USA. P.O. Box 21, prints, original art, native gold, artifacts muscle sleds, touring and cross-country Calpine, CA 96124, 994-3636 or & jewelry. Books on area history, geology sleds. The crew knows the product and [email protected] & flora. Summer amphitheater concerts. applications inside/out. They are passionate sierravalleytrading.com Memorial Day–Labor Day, Wed–Sun from about snowmobiling and have an intimate 10am–4pm. Tours of working stamp mill, knowledge of the machines & local CHILCOOT gold mine & miners cabin 11am & 2pm. terrain & trails. 8–5 M–F; 9–2 Sat & Sun. sierracountyhistory.org; 862-1310 tomssnowmobile.com; 862-1128 Wiggins Trading Post. 94139 Highway DavE keyEs photography. Using high 70, P.O. Box 130, Chilcoot, CA 96105, dynamic range photography & other 993-4683 artistic techniques, Dave captures the Lakes Basin nostalgic feelings of the Gold Rush era LOYALTON through his images of local communities & Bassetts A Bit of Beach. . natural landscapes. Unique images bring 701 Main St., Hwy 49 Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. A [email protected]. 993-1655 out the inviting qualities of these historical historic business located at the gateway towns & beautiful Sierra vistas. Found in East Sierra Valley Chamber of to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area, local shop & galleries, Dave’s work makes a Commerce. eastsierravalleychamber.com providing a general store, cafe, gas, propane great way to remember your visit to Sierra and motel accommodations. Covering your Hair Faire. Debbie Jaquez, P.O. Box 537, County. davekeyesphotography.com needs for camping adventures in the Lakes Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4874 My sisters cottage MASSAGE THERAPY. Basin. bassetts-station.com; 862-1297 Leonard’s Market, 606 Main St., 207 Main St. Massage Spa. Take time to 993-4397 relax & rejuvenate. Early morning & The Lakes Loyalton Library. evening appointments are available to 511 Main St., Open Wed–Fri, 1pm–5pm. 993-1105 suit your time schedule, if you book early. Salmon Lake lodge RESORT. Rowboat When you make your vacation reservation, rentals $40.day, cash only, at lake, no Loyalton Pharmacy & Flower Shop. book your personalized massage. Open all reservations needed. Open late May 701 Main St., 993-4343 fax 993-0739 year. mysisterscottage.com; 862-1505 through mid–October. Dog friendly. Loyalton Thrift Store, “Loyalton’s Sierra buttes SNOWbUSTERS. An open salmonlake.net; 852-0874 Macy’s”. City Hall Building. Open Tuesday organization dedicated to promoting & Sardine Lake Resort. Open daily for -Friday, 10am–2pm. 993-4770 for info enjoying the sport of snowmobiling. Join in boat rentals, tackle & bait, coffee, off-sale Milton Gottardi Museum. 605 School the fun and become a member. Meetings & beer & cold drinks until 6pm. Mid–May to St. right off Hwy 49 behind the Loyalton SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES club runs are held once a month during the mid-Oct. sardinelakeresort.com; 862-1196 Pharmacy, open Memorial Day weekend. winter. The Snowbusters hold an annual Open by appointment only during winter. Christmas party, an ice fishing derby and 993-4012 or 993-6750 a spaghetti/lasagna feed to raise funds for Yuba Pass Mountain Feather Massage. Lola scholarships for Downieville High School Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp. Your graduating seniors. Call Membership Garza, P.O. Box 723, Loyalton, CA 96118, child will thrive at this non-competitive, 993-4852, [email protected] Chairman Sharon Grenier at 862-1577 for team-based wilderness adventure summer info or pick up an application at the Sierra camp for 8–17 year olds. Mature, caring Pixie Pam’s Sparkles Jewelry. P.O. Box Country Store. staff ensures campers have fun, make 970, Loyalton, CA 96118, 388-8289, [email protected] Sierra City Library. Main St. Open all friends, build self-confidence & gain year. Tues & Thurs 11:30–3:30. 862-0210 nature appreciation! ACA accredited. Plumas-Sierra Cattlewomen. Pat highsierracamp.com; 866-597-6617 Ramelli, P.O. Box 429, Loyalton, CA 96118, Sierra City Mercantile. 221 Main St. #B 425-7660, 994-1031, Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St. [email protected] Smack dab in the heart of town. Stop by for SIERRA Valley all your Grocery–Meats–Produce– Beer– Ruby Lee Burch. 319 Wrangler Dr., P.O. Wine–Liquor–Camping–Fishing–Ice–Deli– CALPINE Box 485, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4488, Catering–Gifts and more– needs. ATM, (916) 206-7829, [email protected] WiFi, and up to the minute weather station gOLD rUSH gALLERY, kEN & dEBBIE Sierra Sunrise Massage. Leanna available. See the webcam on our website. mCmASTER. 836-2712. Glennon, 448-2287 thegoldrushgallery.com Open all year. sierracountrystore.com; Sierra Valley Event Center & 862-1560 Skateboard park. Horseback riding, off- road vehicles, hiking, fishing and hunting Call 993-6750 for info
29 Sierra Valley Cards. Annie & Earl Platt, Sattley water is as smooth as silk & the pools are a Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4256 true experience. Offering day use, historic Country Class Collectibles. Corner Sierra Valley Home Center. Kim overnight accommodations, camping, of Highways 49 & 89 and A–23 (Sattley massage & spa treatments & organic meals. Folchi, 411 Main St., 993-4331, fax 993-4094 Junction), 394-0615 or (513) 309-6369. sierrahotsprings.org; 994-3773 Collectibles old and new. 2017 Season (May Sierra Valley Feed & Ranch Supply. Stuff n Things. Joe Flanary, P.O. Box to Oct) Open Wed–Sun, 9am-6pm 470, Loyalton, CA 96118, 788-8240, Paul and Sheri Roen, P.O. Box 43, Calpine, CA 96124, 994-3091 [email protected] Sierraville Sierra Valley Yaks. A small family- Betty Thatcher, Artist. P.O. Box 944, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-1707 RED PONY. 101 Main St. Small store with owned ranch in the Sierra Valley. We offer primitive items for your home. Personal domesticated yak meat and fiber, and are TIP Printing & Graphics. Joel Gressel, body products, jewelry, lots of garden yard committed to producing a high-quality 12177 Business Park Dr., Suite 9, Truckee, art with local handmade bird houses, Fox grass-fed product in a sustainable and CA 96161, 587-3551, 913-9365, fax 587- Farm soil and fertilizers and local honey. A responsible manner. P.O. Box 300, Calpine, 7926, [email protected] unique and fun store to visit. Open May– CA 96124, Appointment On Request, (805) Touch of Light Jewelry. Carolyn October. Friday-Sunday 9am–3pm. 994- 403-7800 or [email protected]. Meunier, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-4991 3262 when open; otherwise 906-2181 www.sierravalleyyaks.com [email protected] Sierra Hot Springs. A retreat & workshop Sierraville Service & Country Store. White’s Sierra Station. P.O. Box 539, center at the cusp of Sierra Valley. Here, it Jay or Michelle Skutt, P.O. Box 5, Sierraville, Loyalton, CA 96118, 993-1212, is impossible to resist the overwhelming CA 96126, 994-3529 [email protected] sense of tranquility. The natural spring
SHOPPING CONT. SHOPPING 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 skiing, camping, hiking, biking and playing in the Sierras.
s remote and sparsely populated as Sierra County is, we 911 calls made from cell phones are often routed to larger Ahave a great Volunteer base. Volunteer Fire Departments dispatch centers and then transferred back locally. This are located in Alleghany, Pike, Downieville, Sierra City, can cause a delay in getting assistance. Specify you are in Sattley, Sierra Brooks, Calpine, Sierraville & Loyalton. Fire Sierra County. departments have ongoing training for the firefighters, and the EMTs have continuous training to keep current on their In order to expedite the handling of an emergency call from skills & certifications. At the sound of the siren, fire personnel your cellular phone you can program the direct dial number for including EMTs and First Responders show up, seemingly out Sheriff's Office Dispatch into your phone and use it instead of nowhere to take care of you. So while vacationing or visiting of 911 while in Sierra County. 530-289-3700 the area, play safe, but if faced with an emergency, rest assured, help is right around the bend. Use caution while navigating Should you need advanced medical attention while in Sierra our narrow curvy scenic highways. Remember when you see County there is a high likelihood you will be transported by air. those emergency lights coming, get as far off the path as safely Many have discovered after receiving air transport, this service possible. is not always covered by regular insurance. Personal Preparedness goes a long way in avoiding meeting our Costs start at $15,000.00 per trip. Purchasing membership with trusty search and rescue volunteers. Let somebody know where a medical transport company in advance is a prudent option. you are going and when you expect to return. Do not count For an annual fee averaging $35- $65 you can have peace of on your cell phone working. Carry basic first aid supplies, any mind for you and your family. required prescription meds, flashlight, jacket, bug repellent, sunscreen and water. Do not count on your GPS device working or being entirely accurate. • AirMedCareNetwork (Reach for Life & Calstar) 1-800-793-0010 http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com NOTE:: Local stores will not be open in the evening for • Enloe Flight Care 530-332-6774 http://www.enloe.org purchasing supplies. • Care Flight 775-858-5700 http://www.care-flight.com
30 Local Health & Medical providers serving Sierra County: • Eastern Plumas Health Care 700 Third, Loyalton CA 96118 530-993-1231 • Sierra County Public Health NOT Primary Care (Family Planning and Immunizations) 202 Front St Loyalton CA 96118 530-993-6701 • Western Sierra Medical Clinic & Dental 209 Nevada St, Downieville CA 95936 530-289-3298 Mary Darvey Some limited emergency & pharmacy abilities. • Loyalton Pharmacy Medical Facilities 701 Main, Loyalton CA 96118 Should you require advanced medical attention while in 530-993-4343 Sierra County you will likely be transported to one of the • Dr. Lee Walker DDS following facilities: 703 Main St, Loyalton CA 96118 530-993-4728 • UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA • Sierra Family Medical Clinic • Enloe Medical Center, Chico CA 15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City 95959 • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Grass Valley CA 530-292-3478 • Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno NV • Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville CA • Eastern Plumas District Hospital, Portola CA Veterinarians • Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee CA Veterinarians serving Sierra County Dr. Dennis Spence is in Downieville at the Sierra Hardware parking lot most Post Offices Community Tuesdays. 530-273-5331 Bulletin Boards Plumas Vet Service, Beckwourth CA 530-832-4485 Local Post Offices & Community Bulletin Boards are Large Animal Vet Services Chilcoot 530-993-1400 information sharing hubs. Post Offices are located on Main Street in Loyalton, Sierraville, Calpine, Sierra City, Common Hazards in Sierra County Downieville, Alleghany, North San Juan (serves Pike). A few common hazards to be on the alert for are mountain lions, AND MEDICAL HEALTH Examples of information commonly posted: rapidly changing weather extremes, bears, rattle snakes, aggressive • Road Closures & Traffic Controls ground wasps, wild land • Wild Fire Status Information fires, ticks and mosquitoes • Community Events • Health Warnings which can carry disease.
Senior Center The Senior Center in Loyalton is a public Cooling-Off Center during the summer and a place to warm-up in the winter. 302 1st Street, Loyalton, CA 96118, 530-993-4770
Radio Signals Very little radio signal is available on the mountainous West Side of the County. Some station options on the East Side are: Reno: 98.1FM 104.5FM 88.7FM 780AM 1270AM 1340AM (Spanish) Susanville: 92.3FM 93.3FM 1240AM Mary Darvey
This document is a collaboration between Downieville Volunteer Fire & Ambulance, Eastern Plumas Healthcare & Ambulance, Western Sierra Medical Clinic, Sierra County Sheriffs Office, the Office of Emergency Services, Child Care Council, and others through their participation in the Sierra County Health Coordinating Committee (SCHCC) Contact LeTina Vanetti, Public Health Educator/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 530-993-6737 [email protected]
31 Major Downie Quarters. 501 Main Gone Fishing Cabin. Contact Mary Davey River Canyon St. 1 bd & 1 ba vacation home rental. Full 862-1193 for additional information. amenities; sleeps up to 4. Call for rates Downieville & availability. Available year round. Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort. Carriage House Inn B&B. 110 downiehouse.com; 289-3357 or 265-4085 104 Main St. AAA approved. Covered Commercial St. Bed & Breakfast, country balconies overlooking the Yuba River with inn. Lovely setting on the Downie River, Riverside Inn. 206 Commercial St. On a spectacular illuminated waterfall. 50 8 charming rooms with TVs. Continental the Downie River. 11 units with balconies acres of forest land with 4,000 ft. private breakfast. Private BBQ, patio & gazebo overlooking the river, some with kitchens. river frontage. Satellite TV & HBO. Some on the river. Bike storage. WiFi. Open In-room movies. WiFi. Comfortable rooms with full kitchens & fireplaces. Free all year. Dog friendly (small pets only). beds. Hypo-allergenic laundry products. Internet station & limited WiFi. Gift shop downievillecarriagehouse.com; 289-3573 or 4 fireplaces. Bike station. Continental & game room. Trout pond with over 2,000 800-296-2289 breakfast. Patio, BBQ & picnic area on site. Rainbow Trout. Beautiful picnic meadow Tesla charging station on site. Open all with BBQ & horseshoes for guests. Serving LODGING Downieville Loft. 208 Main St. year. Dog friendly. downieville.us; 289- Sierra County for 45 years. Dog friendly. 415-218-3469 1000 Open May–Oct. herringtonssierrapines. com; 862-1151 or 800-682-9848 downieville manor vacation rental. Sierra Shangri-La. Highway 49, 2.5 503 Main St. 862-5005 miles east of Downieville, 289-3455 Lodging in the sierras.com. 510 Main St., Hwy 49. 862-1122 Downieville River Inn & RESORT. Sierra Streamside Cabins. Hwy 49, 5 121 River St. On the Yuba River, just miles north-east of Downieville. 6 rustic- My sisters cottage. 207 Main St. across the Court House Bridge, still chic cabins right on the river upstream of Vacation rental. Motor Lodge Rooms & with-in walking distance to the shops & Downieville. Cabins range from 5 Bdrs to 1 Studio Cottage with kitchen. WiFi. No restaurants. A variety of rooms & cottages, Bdr. Fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, Pets. BBQ picnic area & evening campfire some with kitchens. Bed & Breakfast living space, area for campfires, etc. available. When you make your vacation services, a sauna, heated swimming pool, Dog friendly with a refundable deposit reservation, book your personalized picnic area & BBQs, WiFi & in-room (always refunded provided the dog has massage at our spa. mysisterscottage.com; movies. Grounds large enough for family not chewed down the cabin & the owners 862-1505 reunions & large events. Open all year. have picked up outside after the pet.) DownievilleRiverInn.com; 289-3308 or SierraStreamsideCabins.com; 289-3379 O’Gara-Hayes Vacation Rental. 30 800-696-3308 Hayes St. The O’Gara-Hayes Vacation Willoughby’s on the River, 171 River House. Open June through September. Lure Resort. Hwy 49, 1 mile east of St., 289-3573 or 800-296-2289 Weekly rentals. This charming fab 50's Downieville. On the Yuba River. 11 farm style home is located on an acre housekeeping cabins & 8 log camping INDIAN VALLEY hidden on the banks of the North Yuba cabins. Open all year. Dog friendly. River. With 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, Indian Valley Outpost resort. 4601 lureresort.com; 289-3465 or it is perfect for family vacations, reunions Hwy 49, Camptonville. Large group cabin, 800-671-4084 or group retreats. Wifi and propane BBQ. RV rental unit, RV full/partial hook-ups, Call for appointment to view - o’gara-
Sioux Tepees furnished. Restaurant on [email protected] or Mary Davey 862-1193 A Local Business? site serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Want To Be Included In 289-3349. indianvalleyoutpostresort.com. Red moose cafe & Inn. 224 Main St. The Visitors Guide? [email protected] Now open under new ownership! Two rooms available for lodging, each with JOIN THE SIERRA COUNTY Sierra Buttes a refrigerator and queen bed. The large CHAMBER OF COMMERCE room also has a daybed with a trundle for Join our community of local Loganville families and a bath tub. The smaller room business owners and organizations. has a large deck and shower stall. The Kokanee Kabins. 862-1287 or We work together to promote our restaurant serves breakfast & lunch. Open www.facebook.com/pages/Kokanee- county as well as make it the best all year. Dog friendly. 862-1024 www. place it can be to have a business. Kabins/691908117493354 redmoosecafe.com4 Sign up, renew or download an application online at www. Sierra City sierracountychamber.com Buttes Resort. 230 Main st. Vacations are For applications contact Sierra expensive, why take a chance? Tastefully County Chamber at 1-800- appointed cabins, fully equipped with 200-4949 or email info@ kitchens & unparalleled views of the Yuba sierracountychamber.com. River. Best rates in Sierra City. Open all year. www.buttesresort.com; 862-1170
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32 sierra city Cozy Cabin. 107 Butte Alley. 1870s cabin. 3 Bdr 1 Ba. Fully equipped Lakes Basin SIERRA Valley & furnished. Sleeps up to 6. New & very comfortable mattresses. TV/DVD players. Bassetts Loyalton Large deck overlooking town & mountain Bassetts Station. 100 Gold Lake Rd. A Gilded drifter bed & breakfast. 820 views. Extra large lot with lots of room for historic business located at the gateway Main St., 916-832-0055 or visit AirBNB for parking. Plenty of outdoor furniture. Open to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area, room reservations. May - September. Pets by request only. providing motel accommodations. General sierracitycozycabin.com; 383-3292 store, cafe, gas & propane. Dog friendly. golden west. 711 Main S. 993-4467 www.bassetts-station.com; 862-1297 sierra city house. 126 Butte St. 2 blocks Sierraville from center of town, this private house on a High Country Inn Bed & Breakfast. 1 acre lot has a small brook that runs year- Hwy 49 & Gold Lake Rd. Directly on the Canyon Ranch Resort. 622 Old Truckee round past a large hardwood deck. 3 Bdr Yuba River. Private pond & a spectacular Rd. (Do not trust GPS, it will lie to you) 8 LODGING & 1.5 Ba. Sleeps 6 to 8 comfortably with 3 view of the Sierra Buttes. 4 luxurious log cabins along Cold Creek, 1950's style queen & 2 twin beds. Sounds of the creek rooms. Gourmet breakfast. The place for studios with kitchens and porches or decks. in every room. Back yard patio with BBQ. peace & privacy. Bon Appetit Magazine Observation trout pond. Open year round. WiFi. Available all year. Dog friendly. says: “Out of the way...but out of this Dog friendly. Office open 8am–8pm. sierravacation.com; 707-338-6901 world.” Memorial Day to end of October. canyonranchsierraville.com; 994-1033 hicountryinn.com; 862-1530 or Sierra Skies RV Park. On the river in 800-862-1530 our tree house retreat. Contact Sierra City with views of the Sierra Buttes ourtreehouseretreat.com for more info & private access to the river. All sites are full hook-ups. Daily, weekly & monthly The Lakes Randolph Station. 2000 sq. ft. home or rates. 29 units. Year-round storage units. Gold Lake LODGE. 7000 Gold Lake Forest a 1000 sq. ft. apartment for rent. We can Dog friendly. sierraskiesrvpark.com; Highway. Rustic mountain lodge with 12 be found on Airbnb or contact directly. 862-1166 cabins located in the heart of the Lakes 277-7849. Basin. Hearty meals included. Open mid- WILD PLUM RIDGE CABIN. 205 Wild Plum June to mid-September. $100 to $200 a Sierra Hot Springs/Globe Hotel. Ridge Rd. View of the Sierra Buttes, walking night. goldlakelodge.com; 836-2350 A non-profit retreat & workshop center distance to Haypress Creek, Yuba River & at the cusp of Sierra Valley. Here, it is PCT. Upstairs bdr loft with queen size bed, Salmon Lake lodge RESORT. Call for impossible to resist the overwhelming sense downstairs bdr with full size bed. Living cabin reservations. Rowboat rentals $40/ of tranquility. Offering day use, historic room with full size sofa bed with memory day, cash only, at lake no reservations overnight accommodations, camping, foam mattress, propane fireplace. Small needed. Open late May through mid– massage & spa treatments & organic meals. fully equipped kitchen. 1 bath with shower. October. Dog friendly. salmonlake.net; Open year round. sierrahotsprings.org; Gas grill on redwood deck with view of 852-0874 994-3773 the Buttes. DVD & WiFi. Dog friendly. wildplumridgecabin.com; 862-1621 Sardine Lake Resort. A small, family- run resort, since 1941. On Lower Sardine Yuba River Inn. Located on 25 acres of Lake, at the base of the Sierra Buttes. 9 accessible river frontage, the Yuba River Inn housekeeping cabins. Restaurant closed offers well appointed accommodations in 1 Mon & Tues. Cabins generally rent by the and 2 bedroom log cabin units, most with week, Sat. – Sat. Mid-May to mid-October fully equipped kitchens. Relax and enjoy Boats, fishing. sardinelakeresort.com; 862- SIERRA CITY the natural beauty and rushing sounds of 1196 COMMUNITY HALL the Yuba River from the privacy of your cabin or from our large deck overlooking RENTAL the river. Enjoy the private river frontage The Sierra City Community Hall is a exclusively for our guests. 862-1122 or Downieville log cabin style building built in the 40s www.yubariverinn.com for info. Community Hall by local residents. It has a full kitchen, a stage, movie screen and three Rental bathrooms. The Community Hall seats Space available for your special events 120 people for dinners with tables For more information about needs. Meetings, dances, parties, and chairs available. The hall’s rustic events, where to play & weddings, etc. Table and chairs style provides a warm environment for stay or to live & work in included in the rental; kitchen area weddings, parties, dances and business Sierra County, see www. usage is an extra charge. For further meetings. If interested in renting the sierracountychamber.com information and rental availability, building, please call Mary Jungi at contact Kathy Whitlow at 289-3126. 530-862-1580
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39 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
800-696-3308 / n n n n n n n n n n n Downieville River Inn & Resort 530-289-3308 R/C 15 Downieville
800-671-4084 / n n n n n n n n The Lure Resort 530-289-3465 R 19 E. of 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
RIVER CAN Y ON Sierra Streamside Cabins 530-289-3379 C/RV 6/6 n n n n E. of Downieville
800-296-2289 /
Downieville, Indian Valley n n n n n n n Willoughby’s on the River 530-289-3573 VH 3 Downieville
Indian Valley Outpost Resort 530-289-3349 R 9 n n n n n n n n 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
Loganville, Sierra City Red Moose Inn & Cafe 530-862-1024 2 n n n n n n n n 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 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 LA K ES BASIN Sardine Lake Resort 530-862-1196 n n n n n n 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
Check AirBnB and VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) for additional lodging options. Loyalton, Sierraville Y SIERRA VALLE
40 May 2017 August 12 - Downieville Mountain Brewfest. May 27 - Memorial Day Weekend - Kentucky Mine Main St., Downieville. 2pm-6pm. Check www. & Museum Opening Celebration. Sierra City. 862- downievillebrewfest.com or the Facebook Event Page SIERRA COUNTY TRAIL GUIDE 1310 or www.sierracountyhistory.org for Downieville Mountain Brewfest. Mike 289-3595 or email [email protected] May 29 - Milton Gottardi Museum Opens. 605 School Street, Loyalton. Winter: appt only. Jackie August 19 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra Check Local Ranger station for Mitchell, 993-4012 or Loyalton City Hall, 993-6750 City. Whiskey Pass. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 additional trail information. August 26 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At May 29 - Sierra Valley Event Center & Skateboard Top elevation Distance, X-Country ski Snowmobiling Groomed trails Hiking Biking Equine OHV Easy Moderate Difficult Park. Open all year round. Road A24, Loyalton the Chamber Kiosk Hwy 49 & 2nd St, Loyalton. rd. trip eastsierravalleychamber.com Henness Pass Road 4900 varies n n n n n n June 2017 August 26 - E.C.V. Fall Doins. Convention & Annual Lafayette Ridge Bike Trail 5700 30 mi n n n June 3 - Downieville Motorcycle Rally. Downieville. Meeting. Tin Cup Diggins. Downieville. www. Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail n n n 9am Registration. 1pm ride to Mohawk Tavern and 5 mi
downie1849.com RI DG E Knotty Pine Tavern in Graeagle. Live music at St. ENTS Charles in Downieville at 6pm. Steve (925) 382-7067 August 26 - Native Daughter’s Ice Cream Social. Brandy City Pond Trail 3600 2 mi n n n n Noon. Native Daughter’s Hall, 320 Commercial Street, June 2 & 3 - Downieville High School Musical. 7 Chimney Rock Trail 6800 8 mi n n n n Downieville. Entry and event information: Karen pm. Yuba Theatre. Downieville. 289-3473 Galan, 289-3595 or Earlene Folsom 289-3530 Devil’s Postpile Trail 6000 0.2 mi n n June 3 - Flea Market & Craft Fair. Sierra Valley September 2017 Empire Creek Trail 6800 5 mi n n n n Grange Hall, Vinton. 9am. For space call 993-4508 Don Yegge Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail n n n n n n September 1 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, 4000 8 mi June 10 - Recycled Relics Car Show-N- July 4 - Rotary Club of Loyalton Auction & BBQ. Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. First Divide 3400 4 mi n n n n Shine. All makes, models and years. 9am-5pm Following 4th of July Parade. Rotary Park. Smithneck sierracountyartscouncil.org Halls Ranch Trail 4400 11 mi n n n n Loyalton. eastsierravalleychamber.com, info@ Road, Loyalton. 993-4012 or 993-4379 eastsierravalleychamber.com, californiacarclubs.com, September 2 - Yuba River Rib Cook-Off. Main Lavezzola Creek 5400 7 mi n n n n n n www.californiacarshows.org or 993-0453 July 8 - Kentucky Mine Concert Series. Co- Street, Downieville. Jenny Varn 913-7902 or email RI V ER C ANYON sponsored by Sierra County Historical Society [email protected] to sign up to enter North Yuba Trail 3000 15 mi n n n n June 10 - Annual Dinner in the Barn, Sierra Valley and Sierra County Arts Council. Mumbo Gumbo. Poker Flat OHV Trail 6 mi n n OF E V Farms, Beckworth. www.SierraSchoolsFoundation.org Kentucky Mine Amphitheater Sierra City. 7:30 pm. September 2 - Labor Day Street Dance. Main Street, Downieville. Benefits Downieville School Sports Red Oak Canyon OHV Trail 10 mi n n n n June 16 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, 7:30pm. 862-1310 Program. Jenny Varn 913-7902 n n n n n n Downieville. 289-9822 or July 8 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. Chamber Second and Third Divide Trails 4400 7 mi September 3 - Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Yuba www.sierracountyartscouncil.org. Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd Street, Haypress Creek Trail 5800 6 mi n n n Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com Theatre, Downieville. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. June 17 & 18 - Underground Gold Miners Museum n n n AR sierracountyartscouncil.org PCT North to Loves Falls 5000 4 mi Gold Show. Alleghany. 10am-5pm. Admission $2. July 14-30 - California State Fair. Come visit the PCT/Wild Plum Loop Trail 4800 2.5 mi n n n www. undergroundgold.com or 287-3223 Sierra County exhibit and vote for us! Cal Expo September 3 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra
City. One Eyed Rielly with Dust In My Coffee. 2pm S IERRA n n n D Sacramento Sierra Buttes Lookout via PCT 8600 5 mi June 17 - Tour De Manure. B UTTE S 62, 42 or 30 mile out and 862-1310
back Valley Bicycle Race. Sierraville. 7am registration July 15 - Kid’s Fishing Derby. Packer Lake. Sign Chapman Creek Trail 6400 3 mi n n n n Benefits Sierraville Volunteer Fire Dept. www. ups start at 8am and event concludes at Noon. Rods, September 9 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At tourdemanure.org the Chamber Kiosk located at the corner of Hwy 49 & Haskell Peak Trail 8100 3 mi n n n n reels and bait are provided. Prizes and raffle included. A SS
Marilyn Tierney 288-3231 2nd Street, Loyalton. www.eastsierravalleychamber. P Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail 6700 9 mi n n n n June 18 - Father’s Day Fishing Derby. YU B A Downieville. com Yuba and Downie Rivers! Registration 7am at Sierra July 15 - 3rd Saturday Dinner/Dance. Sierra Yuba Pass area 6700 100 mi n n n n n n Hard-ware Store, Downieville. Jim Johnston at 289- Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Hwy 70, Vinton. Dinner September 9 - Downieville Antique Bottles & Big Boulder 6200 3 mi n n n n n 3379 - 5:30pm; Dance Lessons - 6:30pm. Dancing 7:30pm- Collectibles Show & Sale. Downieville School Gym. Early lookers 8am-10am, admission $10. Show is free June 24 - 1st Annual Camp Cot Races” and Kids 10:30pm. 993-1182 or [email protected] . Butcher Ranch Trail 4300 8 mi n n n n n from 10am - 3pm. For show/dealer information Rick Carnival. Sponsored by the Indian Valley Outpost July 21 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, Deer Lake OHV Trail 6 mi n n ALEN & Cherry Simi, 289-3659 or email: [email protected] Resort. Hwy 49 and Cal-Ida Rd. 11am-4pm Wee to 7:30 pm. Downieville. 289-9822 or www. Deer Lake Trail 7100 5 mi n n n Adult Sr. divisions. Prizes and trophies awarded. sierracountyartscouncil.org September 9 - Annual Calpine Marketplace. 10am More info: www.indianvalleyoutpostresort.com or call to 4pm. Calpine Community Park, 131 County Road, Gold Lake Road 17 mi n n n n n n C July 22 - Farmer’s Market. 10am - 2pm. Chamber 530-289-3349 Calpine. Professional vendors, classic car & truck Gold Valley OHV Trails 15.6 mi n n Kiosk corner of Hwy 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. show, BBQ, raffle, bake sale & live music. 616-0630
June 25 - Music At The Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. www.eastsierravalleychamber.com L A K E S B IN Lakes Basin Ridge Trail 6800 24 mi n n n Molly’s Revenge. 2pm 862-1310 September 9 - Loyalton High School 60th Class July 28 & 29 - Christian Encounter Ministries Reunion. Golden West Dining. Loyalton. Bethel Packer Lake Trail 6400 11 mi n n n June 30 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre. 7:30 pm. Agony Ride around Sierra Valley. 268-0877 Gillen Rogers (650) 992-1468 Pauley Creek Trail 4400 7 mi n n n n n Downieville. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil.org July 29 - Wine in the Sierra. Sorracco’s Gardens, Sand Pond Interpretive Trail 6000 0.8 mi n n 203 Main St., Sierra City. 4pm-7pm. $30. Benefits Sardine Lakes Overlook n n n July 2017 Sierra County Search and Rescue and Sierra City Fire 7100 6.4 mi July 1 - Downieville Independence Day Celebration Auxiliary. 862-1580 for tickets and info Buttes Lookout via Tamarack Lakes 8600 7 mi n n n Sponsored by Downieville Fire Department Aux. July 29 - Music at the Kentucky Mine. Sierra City. Summit Lake OHV Trails 5 mi n n at the Community Hall. Street dance sponsored by Achilles Wheel. 7:30 pm. 862-1310 Tamarack Lakes Trail 7000 8.4 mi n n n n Downieville Volunteer Fire Dept. 289-3126 August 2017 Upper Salmon Lake Trail 7100 4 mi n n n July 2 - Home Grown Talent. Open Mic. Yuba Theatre. 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www. August 3-6 - Downieville Classic Bike Race. Cross Upper Sardine Lake 6000 7 mi n n n n n n sierracountyartscouncil.org country and downhill race, music & street faire. Downieville. 289-3010 Badenaugh Trail 8800 4 mi n n n n July 2 - Bugs at Night & Let it Glow Hunt. At dusk. Bald Ridge Loop 6400 18 mi n n Fun facts & ID of insects. Bring chair or blankets. August 4 - Movie Night Sponsored by Santa Cruz Sierra Skies Community Park. Sierra City. 862-1560 Bicycles. Yuba Theater. Downieville. 8pm 289-9822 Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail 6600 18 mi n n July 3 - Sierra City Old Time Independence Day August 9-13 - Plumas Sierra County Fair. Theme A LL EY Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail 5800 0.5 mi n n “Art to Ag.” Fun & games! Plumas Sierra County Celebration. 11am - 1pm. Carnival games, sack races Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails 90 mi n n n n & more! Sierra Skies Community Park. Sierra City. Fairgrounds. Quincy. 283-6272 Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails 110 mi n n n n n n 862-1560 August 11 - Movie Night. Yuba Theatre, Downieville Mt. Lola Trail 9200 19 mi n n n n July 4 - Downieville 4th of July Parade & Foot 7:30 pm. 289-9822 or www.sierracountyartscouncil. org n n n Races. Noon. “Fireless Fireworks” after parade. Kathy S IERRA V Overlook Trail 6100 1 mi Whitlow 289-3126 August 12 - Farmer’s Market. 10am to 2pm. At the Pass Creek Loop 6800 12 mi n n n Chamber Kiosk at Hwy 49 & 2nd Street, Loyalton. July 4 - Loyalton 4th of July Parade. 9am. Main Treasure Mountain Loop 7800 25 mi n n n Street. Loyalton. 993-4012 or 993-4379 www.eastsierravalleychamber.com 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 Design & layout by Teri Bartl, Design Works. Front cover photos by Jonathan Kibrick, Mary Davey and Michael Morello. Back cover photos by Michelle Burr, Mary Davey and Darby Hayes. Chamber logo by Kubly Design.
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