Sierraville
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Perazzo Meadows
Loyalton, California
2.2 mi
/ 226 ft gain
Perazzo Meadows is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sierraville, California.
Mount Lola Trail
Sierra County, California
10.28 mi
/ 2484 ft gain
Mount Lola Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierraville, California.
Explore Webber Falls
Sierraville, California
0.25 mi
Just a short trip from North Lake Tahoe, this waterfall is only a short hike from the pull-off (area lined with boulders) in Nevada City, CA.
The route down to the swimming hole at the base of the falls is a little steep, so please be careful if you choose to head down for a look or a swim.
Camp at the Calpine Fire Lookout
Calpine, California
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 the enclosed windmill-style lookout in California. The lookout was actively used every summer until 19...
Lacey Meadows via Webber Lake Road
Sierraville, California
6.24 mi
/ 262 ft gain
Lacey Meadows via Webber Lake Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierraville, California.
Gold Lakes, Sierra Buttes, 45mi
Calpine, California
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 in Graeeagle and then south on Gold Lake Highway and back to Bassets. It totals about 45 miles with a...
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...
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: 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.
Places to stay
Sierraville, California
Cold Creek
Overview
Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California.
The facility location makes Cold C...
Calpine, California
Yuba Pass Campground
Overview
Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of rec...
Calpine Co Road
Calpine Lookout
Overview
Calpine is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and is one of three rema...
Loyalton, California
Upper Little Truckee
Overview
Upper Little Truckee Campground is located on Highway 89, about 12 miles north of Truckee. Its location makes it a great base ca...
Loyalton, California
Lower Little Truckee
Overview
Lower Little Truckee Campground is located along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, about 11 miles north of Truckee. Its co...
Calpine, California
Chapman
Overview
Chapman Creek Campground is located next to Chapman Creek, near the North Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreatio...
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