The best part about having your own ride is that you can go where you want, when you want. Make the most of your newfound freedom by discovering all that there is to do in Sierra City. It’s just 19 miles away. Upper Sardine Lake, Lower Sardine Lake and Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout alone make the drive out worthwhile. The locals will also probably point you toward Downieville, 20 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be The Downieville Downhill. (But we’re also big fans of Chimney Rock/Empire Creek Trails and Underground Gold Miners Museum.)