Sierra City

Sierra City is a town of 220 people (2010) in Sierra County within the Gold Country of California.

Understand
Sierra City was established in 1850, and grew to a peak population of 3,000 during the Gold Rush. Local mines included the Colombo Mine, the Independence Mine, the Keystone Mine, the Monumental Mine, the William Tell Mine, and the Great Sierra Buttes Mine. The Monumental Nugget, weighing over 106 pounds, was found in 1869 at the Sierra Buttes Mine.

Get in
California State Route 49 is the sole highway into town, where it becomes Main Street. The Pacific Crest Trail passes near Sierra City, and many hikers will visit the town for a drink or to pick up supplies before continuing on their marathon journey.

Buy
There is a general store, a gas station, a post office, and a gift shop. All private businesses except lodging and the gas station are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Go next

 * Downieville – The next town along Highway 49 is 13 miles to the west.
 * Sierraville – Sierra City's eastern neighbor is 23 miles away via Highway 49.