Historical Grocery Store for Sale! This store is located in the heart of Downieville, County Seat for Sierra County. This store is possibly the oldest grocery store in the ...
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Downieville Classic Bike Race - July 2008
The 2008 Downieville Classic
Big air jumpers land in the Yuba River. This is THE spectator sport during the big mountain bike race weekend held every year in Downieville.
Gold Rush Days in Downieville
Downieville plays dress up during Gold Rush Days. It will be held on June 20-21, 2009 and you are invited to come to town and kick up your heels! You just might see Mark Twain out for an evening stroll.
Recent Blog Articles
Downieville celebrated its unique tribute to history yesterday with gunfights in the streets, the appearance of the famous Wells Fargo Stage Coach and rides around town, George baker's photo exhibit ...
Does the first-time home buyer's credit needs to be repaid?You may not have to repay the credit, depending on when you bought the house.If you buy a house between January 1, ...
The Forest Service is developing a corridor management plan for a 41.2 mile section of the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway. The selected area is a portion of the byway on ...
Downieville was named one of 20 Best Small Towns in the west by Sunset Magazine in the latest March 2009 issue. This puts Downieville in a very select group which includes Capitola, ...
Welcome to
Sierra County!
This is the land of the majestic Sierra Buttes and its Lakes Basin, the mighty Yuba Rivers, the awesome Sierra Valley and tons of Gold Rush history. Almost 3400 folks call Sierra County “home” where more than 70% of the land is in the Tahoe National Forest. Downieville
Downieville is a hustling and bustling town of 325 people and the County Seat. Located on the confluence of the Yuba and Downie Rivers at an elevation of 2800 feet, it is a lovely little riverside mountain town. It is the home of the Fourth of July parade and the mountain bike mecca of the Sierra.All Sierra County offices can be found here as well as the Superior Court and the Western Sierra Medical Clinic. The drive along historic Highway 49 is a delight to the senses whether you are driving your ragtop or riding your Harley.
Sierra City
A little further upstream is the lovely little alpine town of Sierra City, gateway to the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. This is the land of many lakes and streams and the Pacific Crest Trail as well as Sardine, Packer and Salmon Lake Lodges and numerous private camps. Sierra City has that delightful mountain feel with views of the Sierra Buttes and the surrounding valley.Henness Pass Road
The quiet towns of Pike and Alleghany are found along the historic Henness Pass road which was a major thoroughfare during the Gold Rush. This road stretches from North San Juan and goes east through Weber Lake and Jackson Meadows across Highway 89 and on to Verdi and Reno, Nevada.Winter Activity
In the winter, both the Lakes Basin and the Henness Pass area are groomed for snowmobiles, snowshoes and x-country skiing.Recreation
Sierra County boasts some of the best fishing and four wheeling in Northern California. It is the jewel of the Sierra long noted for its pure water, azure blue skies and abundance of peace and tranquility.