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THE LOST SIERRA / FIELD NOTES
CURATED BY TRAVIS & BRITTANY
Borrow an itinerary, follow a local idea, and make room for the way your group likes to travel.
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR KIND OF STAY.
One private home, five bedrooms and room for up to ten. Start with the trip that brings you together.
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Change the plan. Keep the time together.
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Road, gravel, or singletrack. A weekend built around your riders.
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Bring your people. Make time together.
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One good outing. A little room for everyone.
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Choose the water. Leave time for the stay.
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Make the round the anchor. Make the stay part of the trip.
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Waterfall, alpine lake, or a bigger climb?
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Pack a picnic. Pick your pace. Stay awhile.
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Choose one lake. Let the rest of the day unfold.
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Four seasons. Different reasons to come together.
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PHOTO PLACEHOLDER LOST SIERRA TRAIL · GRANITE, PINES & ALPINE WATER
FOR AN UNHURRIED STAY
Let a village stop, a memorable meal, or a local story be enough. There is no prize for filling every hour.
Allow
A few hours, kept flexible
Pace
Choose your own walking
Plan around
Opening days & meal plans
PHOTO PLACEHOLDER LAKES BASIN · SHORELINE & MOUNTAIN WATER
FOR A LITTLE TIME BY THE WATER
Choose the lake day your group wants: a paddle, a picnic, a swim where appropriate, or simply a change of scenery.
Allow
A few hours to a full day
Pace
Shoreline pause or active outing
Plan around
Access, weather & equipment
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The round, the walk, the water, or simply time together.
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One good meal or easy stop gives the day a natural shape.
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The pool hall, shared table, and comfortable corners are part of why you came.
01 / SPRING New green. Open-ended days. Follow valley birds and lower-elevation walks, then settle in for a shared meal. Explore spring at the Lodge ↗ 02 / SUMMER Lake days. Long evenings. Make room for golf, mountain trails, time by the water, and dinner on the deck. Explore summer at the Lodge ↗ 03 / FALL Take the colorful way home. Choose a scenic drive, a river walk, and an evening around the fire table. Explore fall at the Lodge ↗ 04 / WINTER Cold cheeks. Warm company. Pair snow-dependent outings with good food, game nights, and a comfortable place to return. Explore winter at the Lodge ↗
A LOCAL REASON TO MAKE THE TRIP
Discover recurring events, from summer celebrations to autumn art and winter railroad traditions. Check the organizer’s current calendar for the dates that match your stay.
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01 Mountain golf Five local eighteen-hole courses, plus shorter outings. ↗ 02 Lakes & water Choose the shoreline, paddle, or picnic that fits. ↗ 03 Hiking Compare walks by distance, effort, and reward. ↗ 04 Food & drink Coffee stops, group meals, and local pours. ↗ 05 Fishing Choose your water and plan the approach. ↗ 06 Biking & cycling Family paths, gravel rides, and mountain trails. ↗ 07 Disc golf A little competition, with room for beginners. ↗ 08 Parks & local stories Railroad heritage, wildlife, and small-town afternoons. ↗ 09 Seasons & local events Four seasonal stays and recurring community happenings. ↗
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