Graeagle, California

Graeagle, California, is a top destination for outdoor adventures. One must-visit is the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, boasting over 50 alpine lakes and more than 30 miles of hiking trails. The Gray Eagle Creek Trail is a moderate 3.8-mile hike that offers scenic views of cascading waterfalls and towering pines. For a more challenging hike, the Sierra Buttes Trail is a 5-mile trek with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range from the fire lookout at the summit. Nearby, the Feather River offers opportunities for fishing and rafting. For winter sports, the Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding. These are some of the best trails and outdoor activities in and near Graeagle.

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Frazier Creek Road, California
Hike to Frazier Falls

4.0

1 mi / 1 ft gain

Frazier Falls is the ultimate family hike. Because the paved trail is only a mile long round trip, this trail is open to nearly anyone. Because of its relativly easy access and family friendly nature, this trail can get busy during the summer months.To reach Frazier Falls from the town of Graea...
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Plumas County, California
Hike to Little Jamison Falls

3.0

2 mi / 500 ft gain

To get to the falls from the town of Graeagle, CA take Graeagle-Johnsville off Highway 89 towards the town of Johnsville. After 4.5 miles take a left on a dirt road to Jamison Mine Day Use Parking. If you go over the bridge and into the town of Johnsville, you have gone too far. Continue down th...
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Calpine, California
Camp at Salmon Creek Campground

Salmon Creek Campground is a quiet campground in the Northern Sierra Buttes. Since it is right up the road from Sardine Lakes it seems to get overlooked a bit. We were able to reserve three campsites the same week of our trip. There were 11 to choose from! The campground is just passed the turn f...
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Sierra City, California
Sierra Buttes and Sardine Lakes

4.8

6.19 mi / 3333 ft gain

The Sierra Buttes are one of the most scenic mountain features in all of the Sierra Nevadas. Nestled below the buttes are Upper and Lower Sardine lakes which both offer amazing fishing. Sardine Lake Resort lies at the base of the mountains and offers boat rentals, dining and cabin rentals. Just m...
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Calpine, California
Camp at the Calpine Fire Lookout

5.0

I think all explorers agree there is nothing more serene than being surrounded by nothing but wilderness. If you are one of these said explorers, a trip to Calpine's fire lookout is a must.Calpine is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1934 and is one of 3 remaining examples of th...
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Sierra City, California
Camp at Sardine Lake Campground

5.0

This campground is first come first serve and is located near Lower Sardine Lake. There are a couple bathrooms located around the loop. Most campsites have trees, perfect for hammocking and shade. The campsite has great views of the mountains. There are a couple hiking trails nearby. Lower Sard...
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Sierra City, California
Relax at Sand Pond

5.0

Sand Pond is a great place to relax after a day of hiking or paddling. It's located between Sardine Lake Campground and Lower Sardine Lake and is an easy 10 min walk from the campground. Sand Pond has beautiful views of the mountains and is a great place to watch the sunset. There are small fish ...
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Sierra City, California
Sardine Lakes

1.32 mi / 253 ft gain

Sardine Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierra City, California.
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Sierra City, California
Paddle Lower Sardine Lake

5.0

Lower Sardine Lake is a short drive from Sardine Lakes Campground. It has crystal clear water and is a very smooth place to paddle. This is also a popular fishing and kayaking spot. There are many fallen trees in the lake and a couple rocks that come up almost to the surface. The water in genera...
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Calpine, California
Gold Lakes, Sierra Buttes, 45mi

If you never travel north of the Tahoe Basin into the Sierra Valley and beyond, you should. It is gorgeous, peaceful country, with wide open spaces and, compared to Tahoe, relatively uncrowded roads. This loops takes us from Bassett’s Station toward Sattley, north on 89, a brief stop to regroup i...
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Sierra City, California
Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail

5.09 mi / 1365 ft gain

Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sierra City, California.
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Nevada City, California
Backpack to Lower Rock Lake

3 mi / 713 ft gain

This adventure begins at the Lindsey Lake Campground parking lot (6,200 feet) where you leave your vehicle, takes you three miles up a trail rife with amazing photo opportunities and seasonal wildlife, and ends on the shore of Lower Rock Lake. Here you will find a dispersed camping site owned by ...
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Nevada City, California
Bowman Road and Meadow Lake Road to Henness Pass

3.0

35.45 mi / 4895 ft gain

Bowman Road and Meadow Lake Road to Henness Pass is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Alta, California.
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Nevada City, California
Emerald Pools

4.0

0.68 mi / 49 ft gain

Emerald Pools is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Emigrant Gap, California.
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Emigrant Gap, California
33mi Loop to Donner Lake

33 mi

We love this 33-mile loop on old Highway 40 from Cisco Grove to Donner Lake and back. It has just about everything: a few flats, a long slow pull, rollers, a screaming downhill, a tough Alpine climb and a long, cruising downhill. Not to mention altitude. The ride starts at a little above 6,000 fe...
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Loch Leven Lakes Trailhead, California
Loch Leven Lakes Trail

4.4

7.6 mi / 1480 ft gain

The trail is easy to follow for the first half mile until you get to some large slabs of granite. As you continue up the trail look for stacked rocks, these will give you a an easy route as you continue up the mountain. The trail then starts to switch back eventually leading to a small bridge. Af...
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