Outdoor RecreationHiking |
 There
is no better way to enjoy the beauty of Plumas
County than by exploring it first-hand and on
foot. Whether you take a leisurely stroll or a
strenuous hike, you'll experience the
magnificence of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade
ranges along an extensive system of hiking
trails. Here’s a look at some of the most
accessible ones:Dogs are welcome (leash preferred) on all National Forest hiking trails. Within Plumas-Eureka State Park, dogs are only allowed on the Grass Lake trail, and dogs are not allowed on hiking trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park. About 80 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) stretch across Plumas County, with elevations ranging from 2,400 to 7,000 feet. This famous west coast trail, open to foot and horseback traffic only, encompasses a total of 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. The Plumas County section can be accessed six miles west of Chester, at Belden in the Feather River Canyon, at Bucks Summit on Bucks Lake Road, off Big Creek Road near Bucks Lake, along the Quincy/La Porte Road, and in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. The Almanor Basin offers a myriad of hiking opportunities, including the paved Lake Almanor Recreation Trail that follows the west shore of the lake. The Almanor area also is close to some magnificent hikes within Lassen Volcanic National Park and the nearby Caribou Wilderness Area. The Feather River Canyon affords hikers the opportunity to hike near one of the most beautiful waterways in the state, as well as to marvel at many of man’s engineering feats. In the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, one trail follows the lake while another takes hikers to remote mountain lakes higher up. The Indian Valley area has self-guided nature walks pleasant for families and seniors, including the Round Valley Lake Nature Walk near Greenville and the short hike to spectacular Indian Falls. Intermediate hiking trails are located off the road to Antelope Lake, including a trail between Antelope and Taylor Lakes.  The
Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the
southeastern part of the county near Graeagle
has hundreds of great hiking trails, including a
loop trail that leads past nine mountain lakes.
Ambitious hikers can climb to the top of the
Sierra Buttes, Mt. Elwell or Eureka Peak,
while others may prefer a less strenuous stroll
to Madora Lake, located within Plumas Eureka
State Park.
The Lake Davis Recreation Area, north of Portola has a 5.1 mile hiking trail along the east shore of the lake that accesses the campgrounds, and another four miles will be added during 2011.
Two locally-authored guidebooks on area
hiking trails also are available for sale. |
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