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Bodfish Bicycles and Quiet Mountain Sports

149 Main St. Chester, CA 530 258-2338

Bicycle sales and rentals. 

Lake Almanor Recreation Trail

The multiuse "paved" portion of the trail is over 11 miles long and connects Lake Almanor West to the Canyon Dam Boat Launch. The trail winds through a mixed conifer forest with spectacular views of Lake Almanor, Dyer Mountain, and Lassen Peak.

Eagle Lake Ranger District

The second largest natural lake in California, Eagle Lake is framed by pine and sage. Camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and boating are popular activities. Family and group campgrounds, naturalist activities, marina, boat launch facilities, store, laundry, and showers are available. The seven mile long South Shore Trail is ideal for bicycles or just a pleasant stroll. Eagle Lake is famed for its trophy trout.


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Scenic Airplane Tours / Flying Biplane & Gliders

Rogers Field Airport

P. O. Box 1158 Chester, CA 96020 530-258-3616

Mt. Lassen Aviation Scenic Flights, Charters & Instruction

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Birding >

Plumas Audubon Society

P.O. Box 3877 Quincy, CA 95971

Their mission is to promote understanding, appreciation, and protection of the biodiversity of the Feather River Region through education, research, and the restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems.

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Bowling

Alamanor Bowling Center -- Fun Center

376 Main Street Chester, CA      (530) 258-4300  

Almanor Bowling and Golf Center is a great place for family fun and entertainment in Chester. We offer wonderful recreation for a family in Northern California. Enjoy open play bowling, Cosmic bowling, air hockey, billiards and one virtual golf simulator,  the full service Bear Club Lounge with a  "big screen" TV featuring ESPN and ESPN2 for the sports enthusiast, happy hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5:oo to 6:oo p.m. and a great snack bar with fresh meat hamburgers cooked to order and fresh French fries cooked in low-cholesterol oil.

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Caving / Lava Tubes

Subway Cave

Come explore the underground world of a lava tube. The self-guided trail is approximately 1/3 mile long and the cave is completely dark, so don't forget to bring a flashlight.

 

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Fishing

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Hiking

See our hiking page

 

 

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Horse Back Riding

See our horseback riding page

 

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Kayaking

See our boating page

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Rock/Wall Climbing>

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Roller Skating

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Sailing Schools

Please see our page on boating and water sports

 

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Scenic Boat Tours/Rentals

Please see our page on boating and water sports

 

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Skydiving

 

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Skateboarding

Memorial Skate Park

1200 North St., Susanville, CA     (530) 257-1030

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Snow Skiing / Cross Country Skiing / Snowshoeing

Coppervale Ski Area

Goodrich Creek Valley 15 miles west of Susanville on HIghway 36. 7 miles east of Westwood.

downhill, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding 

Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl

Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl is located just above Johnsville,  CA.

Stover Mountain -- Down hill reort

Hwy 36 & 89     (530) 258-4220

4 Runs, Rope Tow, Snowboard 

Bodfish Bicycles and Quiet Mountain Sports

149 Main St. Chester, CA 530 258-2338

Cross country skis & snowshoes sales and rentals.

The Sports Nut

208 Main St.Chester, CA    (530) 258-3327

Cross Country Routes

  

Bogard Routes  -- Groomed cross country Trails

Fredonyer Routes  -- Groomed cross country Trails

Jonesville Snow Park -- Groomed cross country Trails

Morgan Summit Snowmobile Park -- Groomed cross country Trails

Swain Mountain Snowmobile Park -- Groomed cross country Trails

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Snowmobiling

Majors Outpost -- Plumas Pines Resort

3000 Almanor Dr., West Lake Almanor, CA      (530) 259-2727

 Snowmobile rentals and tours.

Lake Almanor Snowmobile Club

P.O. Box 2547 Chester, CA 96020 530-596-3822

Ashpan

Ten miles south of the junction of state routes 89 and 44 near Old Station, California.

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

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Theme Parks & Fun Centers

Alamanor Bowling Center -- Fun Center

376 Main Street Chester, CA      (530) 258-4300  

Almanor Bowling and Golf Center is a great place for family fun and entertainment in Chester. We offer wonderful recreation for a family in Northern California. Enjoy open play bowling, Cosmic bowling, air hockey, billiards and one virtual golf simulator,  the full service Bear Club Lounge with a  "big screen" TV featuring ESPN and ESPN2 for the sports enthusiast, happy hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5:oo to 6:oo p.m. and a great snack bar with fresh meat hamburgers cooked to order and fresh French fries cooked in low-cholesterol oil.

Waterworks Park

151 North Boulder Drive Redding, CA     (530) 246-9550

Northern California's Premier Water Park. Featuring waterslides, raging river tube ride, kiddy activity area, the all new cyclone, and so much more! Coolest place in Redding since 1997.

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Train Rides

The McCloud Railway

328 Main Street, McCloud, CA     (530) 964-2142

Enjoy fine dining and exquisite scenery while traveling aboard the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train. Site includes schedule information, current menu, gift certificates, and more!"

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Tours

Locherman Canyon

Locherman Canyon is a one-mile interpretive trail and outdoor classroom with an amphitheater.  Call the Almanor Ranger District office at 530-258-2141 for more information.

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway –  Scenic drive

P.O. Box 832, Mount Shasta, CA     (866) 722-9929

Travel the Volcanic Legacy Byway All American Road in Oregon and California for outdoor recreation and family vacations, to explore Crater Lake National Park, Lassen, Mount Shasta or to experience rafting, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, skiing and other exciting outdoor adventures

Spattercone Nature Trail

Hwy 89/44, approximately 1.5 miles south of Hwy 89/44 junction in Old Station.

Self-guided interpretive trail through the origin of the Hat Creek Lava Flow.  See spattercones, craters, and a beautiful view of the Hat Creek Valley.  Loop trail, approximately 1.5 miles long.

Worldmaker's Trail

Scenic auto tour: Quincy to Susanville

As you drive along paved highways linking Quincy to Susanville, you will be following an ancient trail through the land of the Mountain Maidu Indians.

Historic Greenville Main Street – Walking Tour

The Greenville City Hall Memorial Museum provides a brochure and map of the historical sites.

 

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Walking

Eagle Lake Ranger District

The second largest natural lake in California, Eagle Lake is framed by pine and sage. Camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and boating are popular activities. Family and group campgrounds, naturalist activities, marina, boat launch facilities, store, laundry, and showers are available. The seven mile long South Shore Trail is ideal for bicycles or just a pleasant stroll. Eagle Lake is famed for its trophy trout.

Spattercone Nature Trail

Hwy 89/44, approximately 1.5 miles south of Hwy 89/44 junction in Old Station.

Self-guided interpretive trail through the origin of the Hat Creek Lava Flow.  See spattercones, craters, and a beautiful view of the Hat Creek Valley.  Loop trail, approximately 1.5 miles long.

Lake Almanor Recreation Trail

The multiuse "paved" portion of the trail is over 11 miles long and connects Lake Almanor West to the Canyon Dam Boat Launch. The trail winds through a mixed conifer forest with spectacular views of Lake Almanor, Dyer Mountain, and Lassen Peak.

Lily Pond Nature Trail Trailhead: Loomis Museum Parking Area Round trip distance: 1 mile and takes  about 1 hour. Terrain:  It's an easy walk that takes  you through forests and around beautiful mountain lakes.

Locherman Canyon

Locherman Canyon is a one-mile interpretive trail and outdoor classroom with an amphitheater.  Call the Almanor Ranger District office at 530-258-2141 for more information.

Historic Greenville Main Street – Walking Tour

The Greenville City Hall Memorial Museum provides a brochure and map of the historical sites.

 

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Waterskiing

Please see our water sports page

 

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Wind Surfing

Please see our water sports page

 

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