Horseback Riding
Gold Lake Stables is a short five minute drive from our front door. You can enjoy one hour, two and a half hour, half-
Swimming
You can go swimming in one of the many lakes located nearby. Using the Round Lake Trail loop, you can hike to Big Bear Lake, Little Bear Lake, Cub Lake, Silver Lake, and Round Lake, with views of Long Lake. Gold Lake, the largest lake in the Lakes Basin, is less than a five minute drive down the road, and is excellent for fishing and swimming. These are only a few of the lakes within the Lakes Basin.
Hiking
The aforementioned Round Lake loop is located right before the turn off for Gold Lake Lodge. The loop is about 4 miles long, with beautiful lakes for swimming and incredible views. It does get strenuous at some parts, so make sure to have your water before starting!
Mountain Biking
There are excellent mountain biking trails located throughout the area for visitors to try out. Some notable ones are the Mills Peak Trail and the Sierra Buttes Trail. If you stick around ’til later in the season, you can see Downieville fill up with cyclists from all over coming in to race The Downieville Classic.