Visit Beautiful Downieville, CA | A Welcoming Mountain Town!
WEBDownieville is a mountain biking boomtown located along Highway 49 in the Lost Sierra region of the Tahoe National Forest. It was founded in 1849, during the historic gold rush. The village built along the banks of two (the North Yuba and the Downie) pristine spring and snowmelt-fed rivers is a year-round destination.
Downieville, California - Wikipedia
WEBDownieville is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Sierra County, California, United States. Downieville is on the North Fork of the Yuba River, at an elevation of 2,966 feet (904 m). The 2020 United States census reported Downieville's population was 290.
Downieville, California | Sierra Nevada Geotourism
WEBDownieville is a very active town with lots of weekend festivals and parades – Mary Davey. Downieville, the county seat of Sierra County, is located on Highway 49 at the fork of the North Yuba and Downie rivers. Gold was discovered here in the summer of 1849.
History of Downieville - Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
WEBDownieville is one of the most well preserved frontier towns in all of California’s Gold Country. Although the high times of mining and timber that kept the town thriving are long gone, the magic that remains are in the trails originally cut in the quest for gold.
Things to Do in Downieville, CA | Empire Creek Provisions LLC
WEBOne of the best activities in Downieville is just experiencing our small, historic gold rush town among the local residents. Downtown you’ll find trivia nights, live music, ice cream, coffee, and a fair-trade market at Empire Creek Provisions.
Unforgettable Adventures at Riverside Mountain Lodge in Downieville…
WEBRelax. Recharge. Reconnect. Seek some of life's most unforgettable adventures right here in Downieville! BOOK NOW. ABOUT RIVERSIDE MOUNTAIN LODGE. Be one of the first to discover the updated historic Riverside Mountain Lodge (formerly Riverside Inn) located in the heart of mountain biking boom-town Downieville, California.
The Downieville Downhill Trail Guide: Tips & What to Expect
WEBJul 31, 2023 · The Downieville Downhill Trail Guide: Tips & What to Expect. By Becky Timbers July 31, 2023. I probably don’t have to tell you that Downieville is pretty rad. It has become a sort of mecca for mountain bikers near and far because the tiny little town – located in the Lost Sierra of northern California – has some of the best mountain ...
Sierra County Chamber of Commerce - Downieville
WEBJoin us. History of Downieville. Downieville, the county seat of Sierra County, is located on Highway 49 at the fork of the North Yuba and Downie rivers. Gold was discovered here in the summer of 1849. By May 1850, Downieville had 15 hotels and gambling houses, 4 bakeries, and 4 butcher shops. 5,000 men wintered in Downieville that year.
Learn More About All There Is to Do in Downieville, CA
WEBDownieville, CA is a historic gold rush town in the Sierra Mountains with plenty of outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, and more. Plan your visit!
Downieville California – Western Mining History
WEBDownieville is a picturesque small town located on Highway 49 where the North Yuba and Downie rivers converge. Named after the miner William Downie who is credited with settling the town after discovering gold here in late 1849, Downieville quickly became one of California's most important Gold Rush towns.
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