They drove up Highway 1 from Santa Cruz, 30 miles to the south, cut through several feet of blubber, muscle, and bone, and scooped up the head with a front - end loader borrowed from
a nearby lumber company.
Built in 1916 by the McCloud River
Lumber Company to house the single men working in the
lumber mill, the Hotel has been lovingly restored to meet the needs of today's discerning traveler whether passing through or staying over to enjoy the many things to see and explore
nearby.