Tahoe and Lost Sierra | Loyalton | The Gilded Drifter Inn

ADVENTUROUS

ACCOMMODATION

Fill your days with slow adventures while you stay at the Gilded Drifter Inn! The Sierra Valley and surrounding area offer opportunities to be alone in nature and to gather with your fellow adventurers.

SOAK

15 minute drive

Soak and eat at the Sierra Hot Springs Resort. The pools are amazing and the food is always fantastic. Pools are are open 24 hours and are clothing optional. The Philosophy Cafe is onsite and open for dinner 6 nights a week.

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Watch

15 minute drive

Winter bird watching to see the highest concentration of raptors in the Sierras!

Navigate to Dyson Lane, Herriot Lane or Marble Hot Springs Road. Drive slowly and look for hawks scouting from fence posts and power poles. You won't have to wait long to see one strike!

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Eat

2 Minute Walk

Have breakfast at the Larkspur Cafe Friday-Sunday 7:00AM-2:30PM. Try the esspresso and daily special. Come back later for a Golden Milk and fresh baked Larkspur Roll.

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Eat

2 Minute Walk

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Have a cocktail and game of pool at the cozy Golden West. Appetizers and dinner are also excellent!

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Learn

4 Minute Walk

Visit the Loyalton Museum and the Thrift Store next door. The museum displays the hearse belonging to the original owner of the Gilded Drifter Inn in the auditorium. Don't miss the model train exhibit either!

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Trek

From the Front Door

Snow is usually on the ground from December thru March in the Sierra Valley. Explore the valley and surrounding forests on free rental snowshoes for Inn guests.

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Drive

1 Hour Drive

Day Trip to Downieville (1 hour drive) and stop at the little towns along the way. Sattley Cash Store, Bassets Station and Sierra City are all unique and fun spots. The Fall color and view of the Buttes just below Bassets are breathtaking.

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Drink

40 Minute Drive

Take a picnic to the Brewing Lair for great beer and yard games. Kid and dog friendly! Its a 40 minute drive from the Inn but every mile is beautiful.

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Gaze

5 Minute Drive

Drive out of town. Pull over in the dark valley, get out and look at the stars at least once during your stay.

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Bike

From the Inn

Ride part or all of a 56 mile loop around the Sierra Valley. Lot's of easy miles and breathtaking vistas.

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Ski

30 Minute Drive

The Yuba Pass Area offers 100 miles of trail opportunities especially for snowmobilers and nordic skiers. The Sno-Park site on the south side of Hwy 49 at Yuba Pass provides parking and access. $5 Permit Required- purchase online here or at Sierraville Service & Country Store.

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Snowmobile

25 Minute Drive

Eagle Ridge offers winter travelers the chance to go snowmobiling along 200 miles of groomed trails on 650 square miles in the Tahoe National Forest. Each tour includes snowmobile, full face helmet, experienced local guide, and above all, a great time.

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Haunt

3-60 Minute Drive

Visit gold rush era cemeteries in Loyalton, Vinton, Chilcoot, Sierra City and Downieville. Many of the cemeteries are still used so be sure to be respectful. You can see the headstone of Alice Reece (original owner of the Gilded Drifter) at Mountain View Cemetery in Loyalton.

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Ski

30 Minute Drive

The Yuba Pass Area offers 100 miles of trail opportunities especially for snowmobilers and nordic skiers. The Sno-Park site on the south side of Hwy 49 at Yuba Pass provides parking and access. $5 Permit Required- purchase online here or at Sierraville Service & Country Store.

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Snowmobile

25 Minute Drive

Eagle Ridge offers winter travelers the chance to go snowmobiling along 200 miles of groomed trails on 650 square miles in the Tahoe National Forest. Each tour includes snowmobile, full face helmet, experienced local guide, and above all, a great time.

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