Plumas County, California
Plumas County, California boasts some of the best Trails and Outdoor Activities. For a must-visit trail, consider the Pacific Crest Trail. This top-rated trail offers scenic views of impressive rock formations, sparkling rivers and tranquil lakes. It's a moderately challenging hike, perfect for those seeking a bit of an outdoor adventure. If you're looking for a unique attraction, visit Feather River, known for its abundant trout fishing opportunities. For a more relaxed outdoor activity, Lake Almanor offers picnic spots and calm waters for kayaking. These are just a few examples of the outdoor adventures that await you in and near Plumas County.
Top Spots in and near Plumas County
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Nevada City, California
Backpack to Lower Rock Lake
3 mi / 713 ft gainThis adventure begins at the Lindsey Lake Campground parking lot (6,200 feet) where you leave your vehicle, takes you three miles up a trail rife with amazing photo opportunities and seasonal wildlife, and ends on the shore of Lower Rock Lake. Here you will find a dispersed camping site owned by ...Read more -
Doyle, California
Camp at the Fort Sage OHV Area
The recreation area consists of approximately 29,000 acres of public land that is managed primarily for off highway vehicle use and winter deer range. Vehicle use within the recreation area is limited to designated roads and trails to ensure that the two primary uses remain compatible throughout ...Read more -
Nevada City, California
Hike the Diggins Loop Trail
5.02.7 miCheck in and pay for your parking or present California State Parks Pass at the museum building in North Bloomfield. After paying for parking there are several different options to get onto the Diggins Loop trail. Access to the Diggins Loop trail can be found by the Park Headcounters by jumping...Read more -
Pacific Crest Trail, California
Devils Kitchen Trail
5.05.06 mi / 525 ft gainYour hike to Devils Kitchen will start from Warner Valley Campground. The hike starts out thorough the valley and eventually winds through the forest and ends at the top of the Devils Kitchen site. You'll then hike down the hill a bit and get to explore the area! There are pretty specific walkin...Read more -
Pacific Crest Trail, California
Camp at Warner Valley
Warner Valley Campground is at the end of Warner Valley Road. It's 16 dollars a night at a first come first serve basis. As far as the campground it self, there are a few bathrooms and each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. There are 17 sites which isn't a ton but since it's a fairly unuse...Read more -
Plumas County, California
Boiling Springs Lake Loop
2.38 mi / 449 ft gainThe hike to Boiling Springs Lake starts at the Warner Valley Trailhead and is only a 3 mile roundtrip hike. It's a fairly easy hike that starts through the valley and then winds up through the forest and eventually opens up to the lake. First thing you'll notice as you approach the lake is the ...Read more -
Plumas County, California
Drake Lake Trail
4.6 mi / 840 ft gainThe hike starts at the Warner Valley Trailhead and winds up the mountain until you reach the lake. The first 2 miles or so are very pleasant walk through the woods until you reach the last portion which is essentially straight up the mountain side. This portion of the trail can be very slippery...Read more -
Nevada City, California
Bowman Road and Meadow Lake Road to Henness Pass
3.035.45 mi / 4895 ft gainBowman Road and Meadow Lake Road to Henness Pass is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Alta, California.Read more -
Nevada City, California
South Yuba River: Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing
5.04.2 mi / 639 ft gainSouth Yuba River: Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near North San Juan, California.Read more -
Susanville, California
Camp at Rocky Point Primitive Camping Area
Rocky Point has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. At Rocky Point visitors must pack in and pack out all trash and waste water. A vault toilet is on site. Campers like the opportunity to "circle the wagons" and set up where they want on a large open natural gravel flat nea...Read more -
Nevada City, California
Emerald Pools
4.00.68 mi / 49 ft gainEmerald Pools is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Emigrant Gap, California.Read more -
Shasta County, California
Kings Creek Falls Trail
4.02.49 mi / 495 ft gainKings Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Station, California.Read more -
Nevada City, California
Swim at Edwards Crossing on the South Yuba River
5.02.74 mi / 1302 ft gainThere are endless swimming holes on the South Yuba River the feature crystal clear water, massive granite boulders and pristine pocket beaches, particularly those lower in the foothills. Many are separated by sections of rapids, but can be reached via the growing trail system of the South Yuba Ri...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Seven Lake Loop in Lassen Volcanic NP
11.54 mi / 1545 ft gainThis hike is one of my favorites for when I only have a weekend to get my nature fix. To start off, visit either the Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station, Butte Lake Ranger Station, Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Warner Valley Ranger Station, or Juniper Lake Ranger Station and pick up a wildern...Read more -
Old Station, California
Hike to Cinder Cone
5.04 mi / 846 ft gainCinder Cone Trail For 1.2 miles, the trail gently slopes up through a forest. The Fantastic Lava Beds form a wall to your left. The Fantastic Lava Beds were formed by several eruptions of lava from Cinder Cone. The trail is mostly cinder erupted from Cinder Cone. Walking on cinder is similar to w...Read more -
Old Station, California
Hike to Snag Lake via the Cinder Cone
12.5 mi / 2000 ft gainStart from the Butte Lake trailhead, off Highway 44 at the north end of Lassen Volcanic National Park. From the parking lot walk past the little boat launch and the trailhead is obvious in front of you. Be mentally prepared to be walking in loose sand for most of this trip (and bring ankle or kn...Read more
