While most folks are aware of the North Yuba Trail, and our 12 year pursuit to construct the section between Downieville and Goodyears Bar, it is a little known fact that there is a much larger scheme for this riverfront trail. Recently the Highway 49 corridor, from the town of Camptonville to Yuba Pass, was nominated to receive National Scenic Byway status. If 49 was to receive national recognition, Federal grant funds would be made available for recreation enhancement projects that are located within the highway corridor. Read More »
ATTENTION: please RSVP at the bottom of this post!
Ah yes, it’s mountain biking season in the Sierra again. So, come on up and celebrate spring by going go for a ride and perhaps preview the progress we have made on the brand new section of the North Yuba River Trail. Our Trail Crew and hard working volunteers are pushing hard, trying to punch through a 7 mile section connecting the river towns of Downieville and Goodyears Bar. This section is truly a testament to our dedication and commitment to the Downieville Trail System, as it has taken us nearly 13 years to complete and it's nearly there. Read More »
We're going to be doing a split trail day on October 10th. Please RSVP and then leave a note in the comments saying which trail day you want to attend so we can plan accordingly. We want the majority of folks on the Mills Peak Project. We're looking to get 10-15 volunteers to work with Joe Smailes
Team 1: DOWNIEVILLE SIDE - Joe Smailes Healthy forest project
We'll be working with our partner Joe Smailes to do some fire safety and healthy forest management on his land. For those of you who don't know, Joe Smailes is the individual who owns the land that the Sunrise Trail runs through. Without this partnership, the Sunrise Trail would not exist. Once a year, we give back by helping him keep that land fire safe and healthy.
Meet at: Yuba Expeditions Time: 9:30 We Provide: breakfast and lunch fixings and tools Bring: gloves, backpack, layers, hat
We will caravan to the top of Packer Saddle and work up there once everyone is ready. Bring your bike and we can ride the downhill afterwords from the saddle.
There will be an after work barbecue at Yuba Expeditions cooked by Smokey Wayno.
Join us(RSVP at the bottom of this post) for our November Trail Daze event where we will be working in the Tahoe National Forest on the Downieville Downhill. We'll likely be focusing our efforts on First and Third Divide.
Meet at Yuba Expeditions in downtown Downieville. Bagels and coffee will be served from 9-9:30am. Lunch and an after work BBQ will also be part of the fun. Expect to be out for about 5 or 6 hours, before the prospect of cold beer and more food lures everyone back to town. Bring some work gloves, a backpack, layers, and some enthusiasm. Working on this trail requires a two mile hike in and out. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Read More »
