El Dorado County's Apple Hill region comes alive in fall with 50-plus farms and ranches welcoming visitors. Load up on fresh apples, sample wines at Boeger Winery, and grab a bite in downtown Placerville with your pup.
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After a day of hiking or wine tasting in Tri-Valley, more than two dozen dog-friendly hotels await. Options range from budget-friendly Tri Valley Inn and Suites to chain properties, with pet fees varying from zero to 50. While the Tri-Valley…
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Straddling Alameda and Contra Costa counties, the Tri-Valley region offers dog-friendly wineries, craft breweries, restaurants and miles of trails just an hour from San Francisco. The Iron Horse Trail alone stretches 32 miles through charming towns.
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The drive from Mammoth Lakes back to Sacramento crosses Tioga Pass through Yosemite National Park at nearly ten thousand feet. Pack a lunch for a stop at Tenaya Lake and soak in 59 miles of jaw-dropping Sierra scenery before descending…
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Highway 50 from Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe is the scenic route to the Sierra. Stop at Horsetail Falls, then choose between the bustling Heavenly Village or a mellow drive up the west shore with beaches and trails.
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Sacramento makes a great launching pad for a Sierra road trip. Explore the booming restaurant scene on R Street or in Midtown, hike the American River Parkway, then settle into a dog-friendly hotel before heading to the mountains.
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The Crystal Basin Recreation Area off Highway 50 holds more than 700 campsites around five scenic reservoirs in the Eldorado National Forest. Two lakes offer direct trail access into Desolation Wilderness, where dogs can hike off-leash beside you.
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Dogs are allowed at most California campgrounds, but trail access varies widely depending on who manages the land. National forests, BLM lands and regional parks tend to offer the most freedom for you and your four-legged hiking partner.
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The town of Sonoma charms with its historic plaza, dog-friendly sidewalk cafes and walkable tasting rooms. Stroll to nearby wineries, treat your pup at Three Dog Bakery and finish with dinner at a top-rated patio restaurant.
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Redding, the self-proclaimed Trail Capital of California, offers more than 200 miles of hiking paths. From the Chamise Peak summit to the new Great Shasta Rail Trail, there is terrain for every level of dog and hiker.
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Redding's three must-see attractions are all dog-friendly. Walk across the massive Shasta Dam, stroll the Sacramento River Rail Trail along turquoise Keswick Reservoir and cross the iconic Sundial Bridge into botanical gardens beyond.
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Folsom offers 56 miles of paved trails, an off-leash dog park and easy access to Gold Country wine tasting and Apple Hill farms. Dog-friendly hotels, sidewalk dining on Sutter Street and Folsom Lake make it an ideal weekend base.
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