Packsaddle Campground Lakes Basin Recreation Area
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area of Plumas County, California. South of Graeagle, the Lakes Basin Recreation Area contains dozens of great fishing lakes, most of them accessible by hiking and horse trails. Gold Lake, the largest, has a boat landing and nearby camping. A number of quaint lakeside lodges in the area offer rustic accommodations and fine dining. Formed by glaciers and filled with remnants of the gold rush, the Lakes Basin area offers pristine camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Lakes Basin, Downieville, CA
Kimberlee's Lakes Basin Camping Trip
July/August 2010
Gold Lake Lodge, Graeagle (California), USA, HD
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Located in Graeagle, in the heart of the Feather River Lakes Basin Region, Gold Lake Lodge offers complimentary meals to guests during their stay. Free WiFi access is available in this seasonal lodge.
The accommodation will provide you with a patio. Private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and ironing facilities.
Guests are also provided with packed trail lunches with granola bars, trail mix, fresh fruit and potato chips are available at the restaurant at Gold Lake Lodge. The restaurant’s classic American breakfast includes eggs, bacon, toast, fresh fruit coffee and tea, while the dinner menu includes steak, chicken, fish or pasta. All meals are included in the rate.
Gold Lake Lodge offers a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, a tour desk and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. The property offers free parking.
This lodge is 49.1 miles from Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Snake Lake Trail Plumas National Forest
Terry Blake Missing in Graeagle CA
Camping 2012: Graeagle
Camping trip north of Tahoe before some good friends take off for the marines. semper fi!
Hiking from Graeagle, ca to johnsville, ca
Bear in Graeagle, CA
We heard a loud crash and found a large black bear had knocked over a dumpster right outside. Sat in the truck and watched it with the neighbors!
California Expeditions Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range with California Expeditions; a shuttle service offering rides for mountain bike riders to different points around the Auburn State Recreation Area, or as the locals call it, the Confluence.
Shuttles run from Thursday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. The scheduled pickup is every hour from the Auburn State Park Kiosk and takes you to various trailheads within the State Park. For more information visit cali-exp.com or call (530) 863-3919.
Gold Lake Trailhead Sierra Nevada Plumas National Forest
Just a little peaceful view of Gold Lake from the Gold Lake Trailhead hiking trail in Plumas National Forest in Plumas County California.
Jamison Lake Drone Flight June 2019 in 4K
Two Rivers California
Questions about Two Rivers
GRAEAGLE CA_JUNE 2010
Camping trip and Steve's birthday celebration at Little Bear Campgrounds, and Graeagle CA.
Bear Ranch Falls | 80 ft. Waterfall | Plumas National Forest | Abandoned Mining Adits | Highway 70
Continuing our tour of NorCal waterfalls. Our family takes a drive down the Feather River Canyon and walks to a massive waterfall. We are able to get really close to the base of it, the wind and mist and the power of it all were very impressive. We get creeped out by some old mining adits on the way in especially since the waterfall and creek are literally named after bears. We'd love to hear about your trip if you have been here!
Music: Down by Joey Pecoraro, Digital Secrets by Unicorn Heads, Metamorphosis by Quincas Moreira.
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Mount Elwell Hiking Trip At The Cabin
DescriptionMount Elwell
Page Type: Mountain/Rock
Location: California, United States, North America
Lat/Lon: 39.70840°N / 120.6881°W
Object Title: Mount Elwell
County: Plumas
Activities: Hiking
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Elevation: 7818 ft / 2383 m
Mount Elwell, one of the most northern Sierra Peaks Section (SPS) peaks, resides on the border of Plumas and Sierra Counties in Plumas National Forest. Though the summit is tame by most standards, the summit provides an exceptional view of the Lakes Basin below it, as well as views of Sierra Buttes, Weber Peak, and the Bald Mountain Range/Sardine Peak to the South/SE; Mt. Lassen can also been seen to the NW on a clear day. If you can resist the temptation of jumping into Long Lake Long
Lake TrailFrom the parking lot at Elwell Lodge, take the Silver Lake Trail. This trail later forks, take the Long Lake fork. It will fork yet again, take the Long Lake Trail, which is not on the Topo (see trailhead sign image)
Plumas NF sign
this trail follows the east side of Long Lake and connects with the Trail that runs along the base of Elwell. When I hiked this Trail, there was a log blocking the beginning of it, apparently placed by the Forest Service. This trail is not damaged or difficult to follow; it may be difficult to follow in the winter though, so if you are doing it then, I suggest bringing a GPS because you cannot see the lake most of the time. Once you've crossed the dam, head NW until you connect with the summit trail; follow this trail to the summit
This is were we stayed Elwell Lakes Lodge
The lush forests and scenic grandeur of the High Sierra welcomes the vacationer to Elwell Lakes Lodge. Nestled in a pine and fir forest at the end of a mountain road, it will take you back to an earlier era when you reach your destination.
Built in 1920, the lodge has retained its rustic qualities while providing all of the modern amenities. Still owned and operated by the original family, we take pride in offering our guests the same homey atmosphere that attracted our first customers.
Cozy housekeeping cabins provide the perfect basecamp for families, couples or individuals to enjoy the pleasures of the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Each cabin has all of its pots, pans, dishes and linens provided plus kitchen and bathroom facilities. All you need to bring is your food!
Our recreation building with its huge fireplace and our lounge building with its spectacular view of the area have many books and games to offer those who stay in camp. For those who love hiking and fishing, the Lakes Basin area is the perfect place to come. Numerous well-marked and maintained trails radiate from Elwell Lakes Lodge.
A climb to the top of Mt. Elwell, 7,812 feet above sea level, affords a panoramic view of this wonderful lake region that is indescribable. For the fisherman, 23 lakes within a three-mile radius of the lodge, provide many a day of enjoyment fishing from the shore.
On Long Lake, just three-quarters of a mile from the lodge, we provide rowboats for our guests to use for fishing or just floating lazily around. Swimming in our creek-filled pool or in one of the many nearby lakes is delightful during the warm summer days.
Whatever your interests, fishing, hiking, or just reading a book by a mountain stream, Elwell Lakes Lodge is the perfect place to come to spend your vacation. Come and discover, as others have, your retreat in the Sierra Nevada
Big Basin Old Growth Classic | August 25, 2018
Learn more: oldgrowthclassic.com
Big Basin Redwoods State Park was established in 1902 and is California’s oldest State Park. It is home to the largest continuous stand of old growth redwoods south of San Francisco. And for the first time, a mixed terrain bike race is coming to this iconic place.
Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) and Ibis Cycles are proud to present the first mixed terrain bike race to be held in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The Big Basin Old Growth Classic is an exciting race and full weekend experience that is being hosted as a benefit for State Parks. A significant portion of the proceeds from the Old Growth Classic will go directly to State Parks.
A 55-mile route will take 350 riders on a mix of paved and dirt roads that wind through towering redwoods with views of the Pacific. The Old Growth Classic is a full weekend festival, with camping included Friday and Saturday nights, music, great food, and more! Between the great riding, group camping, and first-time racing in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, this event will be legendary.
Quadrad Camping Trip
12 hours of time lapse, Plumas-Eureka State Park
Gold Lake 4x4 Trail
The trail onto the Gold Lake OHV campground just outside of Graeagle, CA