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Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail
Sierra City
Hang onto you hat—the views if not the wind will sweep you away on this dramatic day hike to a fire lookout with a railed stairway leading to the top.
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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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Old-fashioned fun at Shasta Cascade cabin resorts
The Shasta Cascade region is home to old-fashioned cabin resorts perfect for a fall getaway with your dog. From Trinity Alps Resort to Railroad Park Resort's vintage cabooses in Dunsmuir, these rustic retreats offer fishing, hiking, and charm.
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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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