Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1500ft elevation gain to epic views from the lookout tower, and
North Yuba Trail
, 12
miles along the canyon ridge, starting behind the courthouse in town. There are many
more options. Pick up maps and a shuttle ride from the local outfitters.
Downieville Visit-
ors' Center
(Main St)
, open seasonally next the mining equipment in Memorial Park, can
also help.
Downieville Downhill
ADVENTURE SPORTS
This world-class mountain-biking trail shoots riders over the Sierra Buttes and a molar-rat-
tling 4000ft down into Downieville. There are plenty of other scenic biking trails to ex-
plore, including
Chimney Rock
,
Empire Creek
and
Rattlesnake Creek
, but this route is
the reason why pro-riders arrive in August for the
Downieville Classic
, a mix of cross-
country and downhill racing and general revelry.
Local outfitters run hourly shuttles to the start.
Yuba Expeditions
MOUNTAIN BIKING
( 530-289-3010;
www.yubaexpeditions.com
; 208 Commercial St; bike rentals $65-85, shuttle $20;
shuttles 9am-5pm May-Oct, reserve Nov-Apr)
Yuba Expeditions is run by Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, a nonprofit in the center of the
trail-bike scene. Non-bikers will find them helpful with maps and general trail advice.
Downieville Outfitters
BICYCLE RENTAL
( 530-289-0155;
www.downievilleoutfitters.com
;
114 Main St; bike rentals from $60, shuttle $20;
shuttles 8am-5pm May-Oct, reserve Nov-Apr)
An option for bike rental and shuttles in Downieville.
Sleeping & Eating
In downtown Downieville, the soft roar of the rapids lull saddle-sore bikers to sleep in sev-
eral small B&Bs. More secluded options are along Hwy 49 east of town. Find food at the
intersection of Main and Commercial Sts. Most places are closed in winter.
Riverside Inn
HOTEL
