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PCT: CA Section M - Highway 49 to Belden
Sierra City, California
87.09 mi
/ 15883 ft gain
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.
Haypress Creek Trail
Sierra City, California
2.95 mi
/ 682 ft gain
Haypress Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Alleghany, California.
PCT from the Yuba River to Fowler Peak
Sierra City, California
47.7 mi
/ 9446 ft gain
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 exposed switchbacks to start the trek, but we'll let you decide! Once you get to the top of the Sierra Bu...
Paddle Lower Sardine Lake
Sierra City, California
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 generally cold, but is swimmable during the summer months.
There is a small parking lot and a bathroom ne...
Sardine Lakes
Sierra City, California
1.32 mi
/ 253 ft gain
Sardine Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierra City, California.
Relax at Sand Pond
Sierra City, California
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 swimming in the pond, however more fish can be found in Lower Sardine Lake. There is a trail that le...
Camp at Sardine Lake Campground
Sierra City, California
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 Sardine Lake is close enough to walk to, but it is also easy enough to drive there if taking a paddleboa...
Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail
Sierra City, California
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.
Downieville Downhill
Sierra City, California
13.86 mi
/ 1033 ft gain
Downieville Downhill is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Sierra City, California.
Places to stay
Sierra City, California
Union Flat
Overview
Union Flat Campground is located on the North Yuba River, near Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activit...
Sierra City, California
Loganville
Overview
Loganville Campground is located along the North Yuba River, off of Highway 49 about 1.5 miles west of Sierra City. Visitors enj...
Sierra City, California
Wild Plum
Overview
Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational ac...
Sierra City, California
Sardine Lake
Overview
Sardine Lake Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, near the beautiful Sardine Lakes. Visitors enjoy a wide variety...
Sierra City, California
Packsaddle
Overview
Packsaddle Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide ...
Sierra City, California
Berger
Overview
Berger Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors ...
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