The Best Backpacking in Plumas County

Mt. Elwell and Long Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.

Smith Lake and Pacific Crest Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.

Mountain Meadow Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westwood, California.

PCT: CA Section N - Belden to Burney Falls State park is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, California.

Volcano Lake & Mountain Mine Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierra City, California.

Cheney Creek has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. There is a primitive hike in or bike in campsite at Cheney Creek along the Bizz Johnson Trail, which is beside the Susan River. The primitive self contained camping site is 1.5 miles east of the Devil's Corral Trailhead on t...

Bizz Johnson Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Susanville, California.

PCT: CA Section M - Highway 49 to Belden is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierra City, California.

On the Pacific Crest Trail, you'll be heading from the Yuba River to Fowler peak. This backpacking trip is 51 miles, one-way, so you'll want to park shuttle car at the Fowler Peak Trailhead. This stretch of the PCT is less crowded than its southern part - that could be due to the 2 miles of expos...

Halls Ranch to Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Camptonville, California.

Cypress Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chester, California.

The caribou lakes loop is very laid back, making it a great start for first time backpackers and kids. Word of caution: in the summer the mosquitos are plenty, I'd recommend this loop for the fall. From the parking lot there is a visible sign pointing you in the direction of the trailhead near Ca...

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 ...

Milk Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Truckee, California.

Crooked Lakes Trail to Penner Lake is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Nevada City, California.

Feely Lake, Milk Lake, and Glacier Lake via Sand Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Emigrant Gap, California.