Buttes & Beer Run

[wayoflife]

Being that AZVAJKU and TracieHue are in town for a couple of days, we decided it might be fun to head up into the hills and do a short hike to one of our favorite destinations, the Sierra Buttes. Although you do need to hit some dirt and 4WD can be helpful to get there, this wasn't really a wheeling trip per se and so, we don't have a whole lot of pics of that kind of stuff but I hope you'll enjoy seeing some of the fun we had just the same.

Soon after breakfast, we loaded up our Jeeps and headed into the state to the left.

You really couldn't have asked for a nicer and more beautiful day to be out for a drive in the Sierra's.

Making a stop to get a good look at our destination of the day from down below.

Way way way up there, you can see the tower we're heading to.

Time to hop off the pavement.

Another shot of the Buttes but from the other side.

Getting close to the top.

The final leg of the trip has to be done on foot and it's all up.

Even though it's the middle of August, there were still quite a few wildflowers in bloom up here.

It's hard not to stop every 10 feet and take in the breathtaking views.

Getting closer.

And here we are at 8587 feet above sea level and at the base of the steps leading up to the fire lookout tower.

Time to head on up.

And here we are!

Up on top, there's a rock with signatures of the people who helped make this place possible and a host of subsequent names as well.

A look inside the tower shows the simple living and observation area you would have to live in.

The views from up here are to die for.

Shot of our Jeeps all the way back down in the parking area.

Here they are zoomed in.

If you look real carefully, you can see a helicopter flying across the mountains and below the point that we're standing.

 

[wayoflife]

Back in our Jeeps again, we continued our way on dirt to the north and to the 2nd part of our trip.

And, along the way, we got to see sights like this, beautiful Deer Lake.

Being that this was just a scenic run, there really wasn't any real low range wheeling but we still had plenty of fun and every chance we got.

The end of our time on dirt ended at one of the prettiest lakes you can camp along the shores of and that would be Gold Lake.

After getting back on pavement, we drove a short ways to the north and arrived at the 2nd part of our day, the Brewery Lair.

While it isn't really necessary to hike to the brewery, it is short and fun especially when you end up at this lovely location in the woods.

Oh what shall we have to quench our thirst?!

CHEERS!!

A few shots from around the grounds.

As luck would have it, they had a really nice Bluegrass band playing while we were there.

Even though we a great time enjoying our time at the Brewery Lair drinking, dining and listening to great music with good friends, it was soon time to head on back to Nevada. However, on our way there, we decided to make one more stop along the way - The Bank Club in Portola.

This is the "Shade Tree" out front.

One more round before calling it a day.

CHEERS AGAIN!

And finally, Nevada welcomed us back with a lovely warm sunset.

I hope you enjoyed the pics from our Buttes & Beer Run

 

[benatc1]

Beautiful scenery! Looks like a great day!

 

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Being that AZVAJKU and TracieHue are in town for a couple of days, we decided it might be fun to head up into the hills and do a short hike to one of our favorite destinations, the Sierra Buttes. Although you do need to hit some dirt and 4WD can be helpful to get there, this wasn't really a wheeling trip per se and so, we don't have a whole lot of pics of that kind of stuff but I hope you'll enjoy seeing some of the fun we had just the same.

Soon after breakfast, we loaded up our Jeeps and headed into the state to the left.

You really couldn't have asked for a nicer and more beautiful day to be out for a drive in the Sierra's.

Making a stop to get a good look at our destination of the day from down below.

Way way way up there, you can see the tower we're heading to.

Time to hop off the pavement.

Another shot of the Buttes but from the other side.

Getting close to the top.

The final leg of the trip has to be done on foot and it's all up.

Even though it's the middle of August, there were still quite a few wildflowers in bloom up here.

It's hard not to stop every 10 feet and take in the breathtaking views.

Getting closer.

And here we are at 8587 feet above sea level and at the base of the steps leading up to the fire lookout tower.

Time to head on up.

And here we are!

Up on top, there's a rock with signatures of the people who helped make this place possible and a host of subsequent names as well.

A look inside the tower shows the simple living and observation area you would have to live in.

The views from up here are to die for.

Shot of our Jeeps all the way back down in the parking area.

Here they are zoomed in.

If you look real carefully, you can see a helicopter flying across the mountains and below the point that we're standing.

Wow! Awesome views! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Disciple Off Road]

Now that looks like a perfect day. Those views look epic and know the pictures doesn't do it justice at all. I'm definitely going to check this area out and of course that brewery! Thanks for sharing!