Downieville scavenger hunt
Embark on the Downieville Scavenger Hunt adventure, a thrilling walking tour in Sierra Gold Country. Explore Downieville Downtown, solve riddles and complete exciting challenges at iconic spots like Major William Downie Cabin Site and Downieville Brewery. Perfect for teamwork and flexible fun!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Downieville. This top rated Downieville Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.97 miles and has 8 stops.
5.0 (17 reviews)
Activity Info: Downieville scavenger hunt
Downieville, nestled in the Northern Sierra Escapes, is a historic mining town brimming with charm. On this hunt, explore landmarks like Henness Pass Road and Masonic Building while solving missions and photo challenges. Ideal for locals seeking new adventures or visitors discovering Yuba River Adventure gems.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Major William Downie Cabin Site
Explore the birthplace of Downieville at the Major William Downie Cabin Site. This historic spot is perfect for a scavenger hunt, with it's rich Gold Rush history and intriguing local legends.
Downieville Brewery
Discover the Downieville Brewery's exterior, where history meets mystery. Perfect for a scavenger hunt, explore the old turbine wheel and hear tales of the 'brewery ghost cat'.
Henness Pass Road
Trace history at Henness Pass Road’s plaque, once a mining lifeline. Ideal for scavenger hunts, this spot offers riddles and missions amidst scenic views.
Masonic Building
Spot the Masonic Building’s facade in downtown Downieville. A great photo challenge site on your scavenger hunt, with tales of secret handshakes from locals.
Arrastra
Marvel at Arrastra's rugged mechanics during your scavenger hunt. A nod to Gold Rush roots, it is perfect for outdoor activity photo ops.
Downieville Foundry
Downieville Foundry is ideal for puzzle-solving on your scavenger hunt. Explore it's wood-pegged beams and learn about local legends like the ‘lost anvil’.
Hansen Bridge
Step onto Hansen Bridge during your scavenger hunt for scenic views and team photos. Look out for trout below while enjoying this Northern Sierra Secret.
St. Charles Hotel
Visit the St. Charles Hotel marker on your scavenger hunt to imagine miners' stories and tackle riddles about Downieville’s vibrant past.
How the Downieville Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and dive into the Downieville Scavenger Hunt! With our app, solve riddles, snap photos, and explore city center gems. Compete on the leaderboard as you discover hidden treasures around every corner. It is simple fun that fits perfectly into your schedule.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 501 Main St, Downieville, CA 95936, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 0.97 Mi (1.57 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Downieville Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love competition? In the Downieville Scavenger Hunt, tackle interactive photo challenges at Hansen Bridge or trivia at Arrastra. Work together to outsmart others on the leaderboard—bragging rights await those who conquer the missions across this historic mining town!
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Reviews for Downieville Scavenger Hunt: Downieville scavenger hunt
Loved exploring Sierra Town through ScavengerHunt.com. The challenges at St Charles Hotel were thrilling, and we discovered hidden gems along the way.
Lucas Harris
Discovering local treasures like Downieville Brewery during the scavenger hunt made me see this cozy town in a new light. A must-do for tourists.
Olivia Bennett
Such a cool way to explore downtown Downieville. The walking tour took us to Henness Pass Road and the Masonic Building, making it an exciting outdoor activity.
Ethan Parker
Perfect date idea. We loved crossing Hansen Bridge and uncovering secrets about Downieville's history together. Highly recommend this downtown adventure.
Samantha Green
I had a blast on the Downieville Scavenger Hunt. Exploring the Major William Downie Cabin Site and solving riddles was a fun challenge for our family.
James Miller
Tackling challenges downtown was super fun! A great thing to do in Silver City on a sunny afternoon, especially with stops like St. Charles Hotel and Hansen Bridge.
Jack Thompson
As tourists, we found the scavenger hunt in Downieville to be a fantastic way to see points of interest like Henness Pass Road and the Downieville Foundry. An adventure worth taking!
Sophie Nguyen
Exploring Downtown with ScavengerHunt.com was exhilarating! We learned so much at Arrastra and Masonic Building while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Ethan Mitchell
We had an amazing date in Gold Rush Town during the scavenger hunt. Solving puzzles at Hansen Bridge and sipping drinks at Downieville Brewery made our day unforgettable.
Lily Sanders
The Downieville scavaHunt Hunt was a blast! Our family loved exploring the historic St. Charles Hotel and discovering quirky facts about Major William Downie's cabin site!
Aiden Harrington
For tourists, this is a must-do in Downieville. The St. Charles Hotel and Masonic Building were highlights we wouldn't want to miss.
Olivia Bennett
This hunt felt like a real treasure hunt We explored iconic spots like Arrastra and enjoyed every minute of our walking tour.
Liam Parker
A fantastic thing to do with family in Downieville. Walking through Henness Pass Road and learning about it's history was fascinating.
Jackson Reed
Our date was amazing thanks to this adventure in the heart of Downieville. Solving riddles at Hansen Bridge made it even more exciting.
Sophia Mitchell
Exploring Downieville's Downtown with ScavengerHunt.com was such a fun outdoor activity. We loved discovering the Major William Downie Cabin Site.
Ethan Cook
I had a blast exploring historic spots like Hansen Bridge on this walking tour. The hidden gems in our Gold Town were fascinating!
Emma Taylor
The scavenger hunt in Downtown is a great outdoor activity. From Major William Downie's site to Downieville Foundry, each stop held it's own story.
Noah Clarkson
As a date idea, this Downieville adventure was perfect. We bonded over puzzles at Henness Pass Road and enjoyed local brews at Downieville Brewery.
Mia Harrison
Exploring the heart of Downieville with my family was unforgettable. We loved the Arrastra and Hansen Bridge challenges. Great fun for everyone.
Liam Mitchell
Discovering Downieville's charm through the ScavengerHunt.com app was epic. Solving riddles around Masonic Building and St. Charles Hotel was just amazing.
Olivia Bennett
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