Yreka Chamber of Commerce

Siskiyou County Courthouse - 311 4th Street. Largest gold display south of Alaska on display in foyer.

YREKA STATUES- Enjoy local artisan Ralph Starritt's many historical statues throughout town including the gold panning Miner at the central I-5 offramp #775; the fire hall statue [see below]; the Native American Park statue; or the giant cow out on I-5 just south of town.

YREKA MURALS- Yreka carries on its historical theme with the display of several murals at various locations including the corner of South Broadway & Lane, South Broadway & Butte and at the corner of West Miner & Third Streets.

Siskiyou County Museum - 910 S. Main Street. Both indoor & outdoor exhibits showcasing this county's early history. (530) 842-3836

Yreka Creek Greenway Exhibit - Adjacent to Siskiyou County Museum.

Native American Heritage Park - On Miner Street, west of Yreka Fire Department Hall.
 
 

YREKA & ALL OF SISKIYOU COUNTY IS BIKER FRIENDLY

The uncrowded roads of Siskiyou County offer motorcyclists incredible riding experiences.  The vast open roads that crisscross California's northern most central county, geographically the fifth largest county in the state, are lightly traveled and provide breathtaking scenery at nearly every turn.

Yreka, [you pronounce the "Y"] the seat of Siskiyou County, is located adjacent to Interstate 5 at the northern end of the majestic Shasta Valley just twenty-two miles south of the Oregon border.  Being the largest city in the county, with a mere 7,290 population, Yreka offers travelers the most inclusive list of services throughout Siskiyou County.  Motorcyclists visiting this rural historic community will quickly discover that Yreka businesses, like the roads, are  "biker friendly".

Bikers can expect roads that course along wild and scenic rivers and historical county byways that pass along open miles and miles of outstanding rural scenery.  You'll go through historic communities, along old stage routes and even right past the site of the last lynching in California which is just down the road from the scene of the last stagecoach robbery which took place in the Golden State.

Just out of the corner of your eye throughout your travels is the imposing natural wonder of Mt. Shasta.  At 14,000+ foot the year round snow covered peaks of this majestic mountain offers motorcyclists an impressive view from almost every vantage point of the county.

The Far Side Run to Mt. Shasta is a great annual event held here as a memorial run to vets & law enforcement. See www.farsiderun.com  for an update on that 2008 event set for labor day weekend and then go to www.shastasalutetoamerica.com . All bikers are invited especially law enforcement & veteran MC's.