Overview
Loyalton, a small city of about 800 residents Sierra County, California, claims to be the "loneliest town in America". On average, about 11 people pass through each day, despite its proximity to major transport routes and a handful of attractions.
1 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Loyalton
Loyalton Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jan and Dec. (climate data from nearby Truckee)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee — 25 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
Loyalton loves to point out that it's located right on a major state route, Highway 49, and within 40 miles of I-80 and I-395. It's also just 40 miles from Reno, which has an international airport.
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Get in
Loyalton loves to point out that it's located right on a major state route, Highway 49, and within 40 miles of I-80 and I-395. It's also just 40 miles from Reno, which has an international airport.
See
See Loyalton Museum (Milton-Gottardi Museum)
Eat
Eat Vicki's Blue Moon Bakery
The roast beef sandwich is purported to be excellent.
Sleep
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