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Downieville Loft
Downieville
In Downieville, within the historic 1867 Weaver building, travelers can find the Downieville Loft. This pet-friendly vacation rental, managed by mountain bike outfitter Yuba Expeditions, offers a charming retreat in the High Sierra Region of Sierra County.
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Downieville
St. Charles Place in Downieville, CA, is a must-visit spot for those exploring the charming town in Sierra County within the High Sierra Region.
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Curl up off-season in a dog-friendly cabin
Come September, High Sierra cabin resorts open up with shorter stays and easier bookings. The Lakes Basin area between Sierra and Plumas counties offers everything from rustic sleeping rooms with rowboats to upscale lodges with on-site breweries and spas.
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Dog-friendly Sierra County: Downieville and the Sierra Buttes
Sierra County's tiny town of Downieville on the Yuba River makes a perfect fall base camp. Sleep in a streamside cabin, fish the river and hike the steep Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail for jaw-dropping views from nearly 9,000 feet.
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Snouts out the window
The Shasta Cascade region boasts 12 scenic byways perfect for a fall road trip with your dog. From the Volcanic Legacy All-American Road to the Feather River route, the drives pair stunning views with dog-friendly lodges.
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Get your Buttes in gear
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area in Plumas and Sierra counties is a high-country paradise with dozens of alpine lakes and miles of dog-friendly trails. The Sierra Buttes Lookout hike ranks among the best day treks in the state.
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Dogs love Downieville
Downieville is a quiet Gold Rush town on the North Yuba River where dog-friendly cabins put you steps from fishing, hiking, and mountain biking in the Sierra Buttes. Spring is the sweet spot, before summer crowds arrive.
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Sniffing out scenery in Sierra County
Sierra County, home to fewer than 4,000 people, feels like your own private Gold Country in fall. A 170-mile loop along the Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway takes you through Downieville, the Gold Lakes Basin, and Sierra City.
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