Directions from South Lake Tahoe, California to Sierra City, California





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Dome Rock

Parks – Sierra City, California

A wonderful and unique climbing area with routes up to four pitches in length. The rock is diverse and offers sections with almost pure slab routes, sections festooned with numerous knobs and chickenheads (some of which are tied-off ... More on RockClimbing

Point Defiance Loop

Landmarks – Nevada City, California

Nice hike to the lake. There is a small campground with picnic tables and More on Trails

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  • This trail was really easy. I took my three kids on it with me. My 5 year More on Trails

  • This short loop hike through the foothills starts by crossing a historic covered bridge, and visits the drowned confluence of the main Yuba and South Yuba rivers. From the visitor center (elevation... More on Trails

Emigrant Trail to Stampede Reservoir Out-and-Back

Sightseeing – Truckee, California

Take a journey back in time and follow the spirit of the early settlers. This popular and well-marked trail parallels the actual pathway the pioneers traveled on their westward migration. Unlike the course of the emigrants, this is ... More on Trails

Chilcoot

Campgrounds – Chilcoot, California

Located five miles outside of the town of Chilcoot, California, and four miles from the Frenchman Lake Recreation Area. Campground is located along the Little Last Chance Creek. Facilities provided include accessible restrooms, campsites, ... More on Recreation.gov

North Yuba River Trail

National And State Parks – Downieville, California

The section of the North Yuba River that this trail parallels is one of the longest free-flowing river segments in the Sierra. Large rapids make the North Yuba a favorite run for expert white-water... More on Trails

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  • One of the finest singletracks open to bikes, the newly built North Yuba Trail is a simple trail to follow as there are no other trails intersecting it. This short loop is 16.6 miles round-trip, an... More on Trails

CAL-IDA (CA)

Campgrounds – Downieville, California

Cal-Ida Campground is located in the North Yuba River area and located across Highway 49 from the Yuba River. This 19 site single family campground is shaded by oak, maple and locust trees. Some of the activities in the area are fishing, ... More on ReserveAmerica.com

1st 2nd 3rd Divide Mountain Bike Trail

Biking – Downieville, California

Very fun ride if you take the shuttle up. More on SingleTracks

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  • Make the drop along the fence to the paved end of Lavezzola and return to town a much dirtier and better person than when you left. More on trails.mtbr.com

  • Go to Yuba Expeditions, and pay $20, and shuttle to the top. The ride down is incredible. Don't limit yourself by riding up then back down! Similar Trail ... More on SingleTracks

Independence Trail East

Landmarks – Nevada City, California

As a person with a disability I was thrilled to know that when I started th More on Trails

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  • This short hike follows a dry mining ditch high above the South Yuba River, the most exhilarating stretches clinging to the canyon wall on rebuilt flumes. The Independence Trail is the first path t... More on Trails

Volcanic Tablelands:The Happy Boulders

Things To Do – Sierraville, California

The Happy's have around 120 boulder problems. The weather is about the same as the Sad's, but there is more shade here so it will be cooler in the summer months Pay camping at Pleasant Valley, free at Horton ... More on RockClimbing

Sierra Cad-Cam Inc

Things To Do – Grass Valley, California

Le Chamois & The Loft Bar

Restaurants – Olympic Valley, California

River Ranch Lodge Lounge and Restaurant

Restaurants – Tahoe City, California

Located on the banks of the Truckee River close to the lake, the ski slopes and the towns of North Lake Tahoe, the River Ranch Lodge offers a beautiful location for a stay, dinner, drinks or even a special function. The restaurant ... More on WorldWeb.com

Steamers Beach Side Bar & Oven

Restaurants – Kings Beach, California

The buffalo wings was very good and spicy, I like their margarita coz it's strong and not wimpy. More on CitySearch

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  • The crust was excellent and the toppings first rate . More on Yahoo! Travel

  • The food and service are great everytime we are there for 18 years. The kids can play on the beach and we c... More on CitySearch

Hallsted

Campgrounds – Quincy, California

20 sites; 20 RV/tent. More on AAA.com