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Fill your days with slow adventures while you stay at the Gilded Drifter Inn!  Detailed trail tips on Instagram at #exploreloyalton 

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Trek

From the Front Door

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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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Snowshoe

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4 Minute Walk

Toy Train

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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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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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. Park on the North side of the Hwy, the big parking lot on the South side is for snowmobilers and requires a permit.

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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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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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