Highway 49 Scenic Drive

Description:

• Highway #49 scenic drive is a 49 mile tour with 12 historic sites to see. The drive can be enjoyed from either direction. This drive will guide you along one of the most scenic and historically rich sections of beautiful Highway #49, through quaint, small towns, historic mining areas and along one of the truly beautiful rivers of Northern California, and show you some of the rich history contained within the hills and mountains of rural California.

  Starting from either end, visit the historic stops along the highway. Learn about the miners and ranchers of the area, what they did and how they did it. Learn about the Indians who lived here prior to the influx of miners in 1849.

  Each stop can be visited independently, letting you take as long as you want at each one.