Gabby's Guidebook
Food scene
The classically trained chef is a local personality- renowned in the woods for the best cooking on and off of the mountain. A full bar full of concoctions add to the mirth. Update March 2023. Sadly, the Ponderosa Lodge was lost due to a propane leak which led to a fire. There’s a huge loss for the community but the one upside is that Clark, the chef I previously mentioned, is doing meals for guests on a private basis. If you’re interested, feel free to contact me and I’ll arrange it. Now that we have no lodge all perishables must be brought up the mountain with you. It’s with a heavy heart. I update this guidebook.
The Lodge is not only a fantastic restaurant, a to die for craft bar, the local curated market for gourmet food and handmade goods- but it’s also the hub of our little town. A gathering place for visitors and locals alike, plus live music in the summer & I dream of their Reuben & loaded fries…
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Ponderosa Lodge
56692 Aspen DrThe Lodge is not only a fantastic restaurant, a to die for craft bar, the local curated market for gourmet food and handmade goods- but it’s also the hub of our little town. A gathering place for visitors and locals alike, plus live music in the summer & I dream of their Reuben & loaded fries…
Hiking Mountains
A standout spot to get your hike on.
Needles Point Lookout Trail Head (2.5 miles)
Forest Route 21S05It’s an easy hike for stunning views- and unlike the Sequoia National Park it’s entirely possible you can go all day and not see another human.
Dome Rock
It’s an easy hike for stunning views- and unlike the Sequoia National Park it’s entirely possible you can go all day and not see another human.
Seven Teacups
Neighborhoods
A tiny hamlet often passed by by those who don’t know. It’s a well kept secret that the residents are happy to keep on the DL.
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Ponderosa
A tiny hamlet often passed by by those who don’t know. It’s a well kept secret that the residents are happy to keep on the DL.
Hiking among giants
The giant sequoias are some of the most regal beings on the planet. The Trail of 100 Giants can be access by car in non-snow time and by snowshoes or x-country skiing in the winter. Amazing.
The giant sequoias are some of the most regal beings on the planet. The Trail of 100 Giants can be access by car in non-snow time and by snowshoes or x-country skiing in the winter. Amazing.
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Sequoia National Forest
The giant sequoias are some of the most regal beings on the planet. The Trail of 100 Giants can be access by car in non-snow time and by snowshoes or x-country skiing in the winter. Amazing.
Trailhead 100 Giants
County Route 107Sightseeing
Great Western Divide
Pack for winter adventures and make sure you have an offline mapping app.