Lavezzola Creek Trail Update

The Trail Crew recently finished work on Lavezzola Creek Trail. This trail restoration project was funded through the Sierra County Resource Advisory Committee and was aimed at reducing erosion, protecting against watershed contamination, creating local employment and enhancing sustainable recreation in the Downieville area. Lavezzola Creek Trail is part of the historic Downieville Trail System and was heavily used by miners and mules during the Gold Rush to access the neighboring community of Johnsville and several mining sites along the creek. Today the trail is used primarily by motorcycle and mountain bike riders and is an economic resource for the recreation-based towns of Downieville, Sierra City and Graeagle.

The Trail Crew will spend the remaining part of October working on Craycroft Ridge Trail, another Downieville Gold Rush era trail. Craycroft provides access from Downieville to the spectacular Chimney Rock Trail and the town site of Poker Flat. Craycroft is receiving a grade reduction and sectional reroute, which will make it much more sustainable and enjoyable for users. The work being done is top-notch and something we can all be proud of. I highly recommend getting out on two wheels to scope the trail and Fall colors. Here are some photos to tempt you.