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SIERRA COUNTY
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IN THE HEART OF THE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA is neighboring Sierra County.
Here scenic highways take you to old mining camps, cattle ranches, wetlands,
snowy peaks, waterfalls, abundant wildlife and fall colors. Sierra County has two
quite different regions. On the west side, it is mountainous and heavily forested.
The eastern side is dominated by the largest alpine valley in North America.
Along the county’s southern border are the towns of Alleghany, Forest City and
Goodyears Bar. At the confluence of the Downie River and North Fork of the Yuba
River is Downieville. Just down the road is Sierra City and Bassett’s Station located
at the gateway to the Lakes Basin Region. At the eastern slope of the Sierra are the
towns of Calpine, Sierraville and Sattley, nearby is Loyalton.
Sierra County is easily reached from both we 7FW&