“Then there will be a handful of souls who like to take SR49 north out of Nevada City to Downieville and over the hill to Sattley, Graeagle, Clio, and perhaps even to Portola and Lake Davis.”
I’m one of those people. I used to go up to Truckee on 80 to charge, then head over to Clio to camp, and see the area which is spectacular. Then I’d head down the hill thru Sierra city, Downieville, Grass valley etc. Now I can go up that route to see the wonders of the Sierras.