“It’s peaking peepers!” reported our friends at Plumas County Tourism this week. “The colors are maximizing their brilliance throughout Plumas County.”
For those who want to keep it close, the colors in Quincy, the county seat for Plumas County, will not disappoint. You can enjoyed them just by taking a stroll downtown after a breakfast at Patti’s Thunder Café or a nosh and seasonal flavored coffee at Carey’s Candy.
Keddie on Old Highway Road just outside of Quincy, continues to be a favorite draw for viewing colors that have now transitioned from golds to reds and soon magenta.
The drive between Quincy and Lake Almanor still shows some great fall colors. There are many places to pull over for a picnic along the way. Make sure to stop and take in the Keddie Y, an amazing engineering feat with the merging of railroad tracks and views of the Feather River. Heading north on 89 from the Greenville Y, stop for a short walk down to Indian Falls, a great place for a picnic and a spectacular splash.
Continue north to the turn-off to Taylorsville, a quaint town of around 100 residents. The main street ends at North Valley Arm where you can go either right or left to see more colors. If you opt to take a left, this back road takes you into the town of Greenville. This route is a great one to take on a two-wheeler. It is an easy ride, about 17 miles, has little traffic and a car or tractor will always give a biker the right-a-way. The road is great for viewing fall hues and a peek at ranch living.
Once back in Greenville, continue to Lake Almanor and Chester. The Collins Pine Trail along the North Forth of the Feather River is still showing some fall colors.
Plumas County – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
