The Feather River Byway begins at the junction of Route 70 and Route 99. Follow Highway 70 northeast to Highway 89. Follow 89 to Blairsden, at the junction of Highway 89 and Route 70. Follow Route 70 east past Portola, Beckwourth, Vinton, and Chilcoot to the junction with US 395, where the byway terminates. (The portion on 89 is not part of the Feather River Scenic Byway.)
Discover the Beauty of the Feather River Country
Embark on a scenic journey along the Feather River Scenic Byway (Route 70), a picturesque route through the Sierra Nevada foothills. Experience the beauty of the Feather River Canyon, historic gold rush towns, and stunning mountain vistas.
Key Attractions Along the Byway:
Plan your scenic drive along the Feather River Byway and immerse yourself in the beauty of Northern California.
The Lost Sierra has long been one of California’s most quietly spectacular regions — vast forests, winding rivers, and small mountain towns that feel a world away from the crowds of Tahoe and Yosemite. In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, I sat down with Greg Williams, the visionary behind the Connected Communities initiative, to … Read more
(StatePoint) As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents with bright orange teeth and a flat paddle-shaped tail have been reshaping landscapes by craftily constructing dams that slow flowing water, creating ponds where they build their lodge homes. Chomping through the night, … Read more
June 13, 2023 – QUINCY, CA — Two landslides were confirmed today affecting Caribou Road and the North Fork of the Feather River on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District. The landslides are the result of recent storms and heavy rain saturating soils. The area has also been affected by multiple wildfires over … Read more
Lassen National Forest – July 20, 2021 – The Dixie fire which started on July 14th is now covering area from Bucks Lake to the west shores of Lake Almanor. The Dixie Fire remained active overnight, still moving to the East and North. Crews continued to aggressively fight the fire to increase and strengthen control … Read more
Public Notice or Popular Trail Closure – Feather Falls Area Closed Oroville, CA May 28, 2021— Extensive fire damage to facilities on Plumas National Forestland in the Feather Falls, CA area will take a minimum of several years to repair. Facilitiesneeding to be reconstructed, including the Feather Falls Trail, Campground, and Overlook, willremain closed in … Read more
