The Yosemite Region spans four gateway counties, each with its own dog-friendly highlights. From Merced River hikes in Mariposa County to Gold Rush history in Tuolumne County, the journey can be as rewarding as the destination.
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California rivers offer some of the best warm-weather fun you can have with your dog. Paddle inflatable canoes on the Russian River, float the Truckee River from Tahoe City, or raft the American River in Sacramento.
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Mount Shasta City offers dog-friendly shops, cafes, and trails in the shadow of one of California's most awe-inspiring peaks. Hike the Lake Siskiyou Trail, drive the Everitt Memorial Highway to 8,000 feet, and walk to the snow even in summer.
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Two of California's best paved riverside trails welcome dogs year-round. The Truckee River Legacy Trail offers off-leash walking near downtown Truckee, while Sacramento's 32-mile American River Parkway winds through shady greenbelts alive with spring wildflowers and wildlife.
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When you can't bring your dog along, Wag Hotels offers resort-style boarding in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Redwood City. Services range from supervised daycare and swimming pool dips to Ultra Suites where you can video-call your pet from afar.
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More than 200 wineries and tasting rooms sit within 75 miles of Sacramento, and many welcome dogs. From Revolution Wines in the city to Jessie's Grove in Lodi, wine country with your pup is closer than you think.
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Highway 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe hides great dog-friendly stops along the way. Hike to the top of Lover's Leap for sweeping canyon views, or explore granite pools along the Pyramid Loop Trail near Horsetail Falls.
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Sacramento and Folsom both played key roles in the Gold Rush and celebrate that legacy today. Stroll Old Sacramento's waterfront, browse Folsom's revitalized Sutter Street, and connect the two cities via the 32-mile American River Parkway with your dog.
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El Dorado County stretches from the Gold Rush towns along Highway 49 up to Lake Tahoe, offering dog-friendly recreation at Sly Park, Horsetail Falls, and Echo Lakes. Stay at the charmingly haunted Cary House Hotel in Placerville.
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You don't need your own boat to paddle with your pup. Catch A Canoe in Mendocino offers dog-friendly outrigger canoes, Russian River Adventures in Healdsburg has stable inflatables, and Truckee River Raft Rentals provides a classic Tahoe float.
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Folsom offers dog-friendly fun year-round, from hiking and water sports at Folsom Lake to strolling the revitalized Sutter Street historic district. Let your pup run free at Fido Field, then grab lunch at a sidewalk cafe.
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Folsom sits at Gold Country's western gateway with lakes, trails, and a vibrant historic district. Water sports at Folsom Lake pair well with a walk down Sutter Street, and Fido Field gives your dog room to run off-leash.
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