Lost Sierra
Around Lost Sierra
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Countryside and towns · California · 21k people
Lost Sierra
“Feather River Country”
Where the pines meet the river and the sky goes on forever.
Sierra pine forestFeather River blueAutumn oak and maple
Welcome to the Lost Sierra, where the mountains meet the sky and the rivers run clear. Whether you're here for the fishing, the hiking, or just the quiet, you'll find a community that loves its wild corners.
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The room
One room for everyone around Lost Sierra. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Western Pacific Railroad Museum Historic railroad museum in Portola with vintage locomotives.
- Plumas County Museum Local history museum in Quincy housed in a former courthouse.
- Sierra Valley High mountain valley known for birdwatching and wide-open views.
- Beckwourth Pass Historic pass on the Pacific Crest Trail.
- Feather River Canyon Scenic highway corridor along the Feather River.
- Lake Almanor Large reservoir popular for boating and fishing.
- Outdoors Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
- Outdoors Fishing for trout in mountain streams and lakes
- With kids Visit the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola
- With kids Swim and picnic at Lake Almanor
- Evenings Small-town bars with live music
- Evenings Brewery taprooms
- Locals love Mountain lakes
- Locals love Golf courses
Through the year
- Plumas-Sierra County Fair August The county fair in Quincy with livestock, carnival, and local food.
- Lost Sierra Songwriters Festival September Acoustic music festival in Graeagle featuring singer-songwriters.
- Portola Railroad Days June Celebrates the town's railroad heritage with train rides and exhibits.
- Almanor Lakefest July Summer celebration on Lake Almanor with watersports and family activities.
- Graeagle Arts and Crafts Festival July Juried arts and crafts show in the village of Graeagle.
High elevation mountain climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers. The best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: July through September offers warm, dry days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “the lake”
- Lake Almanor
- “up the hill”
- Going to higher elevation, often to ski or hike
- “the valley”
- Sierra Valley
- “the pass”
- Beckwourth Pass
Getaways
- Lassen Volcanic National Park Volcanic peaks, boiling springs, and hiking trails.
- Susanville Historic railroad town with a small-town feel.
- Chico College town with Bidwell Park and a lively downtown.
- Truckee Mountain town with skiing, breweries, and a historic main street.
Local flavour
Rooting for San Francisco 49ers (NFL), San Francisco Giants (MLB), Golden State Warriors (NBA), San Jose Sharks (NHL), Sacramento Kings (NBA)
Eat and drink
- Mountain trout Fresh-caught rainbow trout from the Feather River and high lakes, often grilled or pan-fried.
- Huckleberry pie Wild huckleberries from the Sierra slopes baked into pies, jams, and cobblers.
- Craft beer Local breweries and taprooms serving small-batch ales and lagers.
Where people go
- Historic gold‑rush and logging towns Quincy, Chester, and Greenville retain their pioneer character.
- Mountain lakes and reservoirs Lake Almanor, Lake Davis, and Frenchman Lake are local favourites.
- National forest campgrounds and trails Plumas National Forest offers miles of backcountry.
- Feather River Canyon A dramatic gorge along Highway 70, known for its scenery.
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Nearby
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Plumas and Sierra counties, CA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.