The Little Town In Northern California That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World

Kyburz California is a quaint mountain town located in El Dorado County and surrounded by the Eldorado National Forest. It is a popular place to grab a treat or a hiking permit as you make your way from the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Placerville up to Lake Tahoe on the Highway 50 corridor. This is one of those small towns in Northern California where should you blink as you pass it, you'll miss it entirely. Eager to see what awaits you in this charming area? Here are the best things to do in Kyburz, California.

Kyburz is famous for this sign which tells you all you need to know about the size of the town.

There are only about 170 people living in Kyburz, but you will see a few cabins in this area as it is quite a popular place for city dwellers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of more populous areas on the weekends.

You could definitely call it a one-horse town, but a two-ski town would be more accurate.

Snowshoe Thompson skied through this area between 1856 and 1876. He carried mail back and forth between Placerville, California, and Genoa, Nevada, when these areas were all snowed in. The town has retained its connection to the ski industry over the years.

There is also evidence of Pony Express landmarks. In the summer, messengers on horseback and in stagecoaches would carry letters in and out of California via this route.

This window is located near a swimming hole in Kyburz. It's apparently the site of the 'first pony express building' in the country.

A beloved local landmark that towers above the community is a granite spire named Sugarloaf.

It's a popular place for hikers and rock climbers to play and explore the granite slopes of the Sierra.

The terrain here is rough and windswept. Only the heartiest of trees can survive in this area.

This high-elevation plant is called the Juniperas occidentalis.

The American River flows through this area. It's quite a large river where it flows down in Sacramento, but up here at these higher elevations, it's more like a creek during much of the year.

Another nearby tiny community, Silver Fork, gets its name from this same stretch of the river.

Not only will the whole family love this area, four-legged creatures are well loved in this neck of the woods, almost more than humans! People who make their homes here usually crave quiet and solidarity. It's definitely a popular place for weekenders, though!

This friendly guy's name is Zeker!

It doesn't matter if you are coming or going, Kyburz is one of the most unique towns you can swing through in Northern California.

This tranquil video shows a fun place to hang out along the river in this beautiful alpine setting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBtaQcuOl1s

There are a ton of tiny little towns all over Northern California, but we think Kyburz takes the cake! What are your favorite

things to do in Kyburz, California? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!