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Echo Lake, CA

Echo Lake, CA

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Delaware Access road — Google Places photo

Delaware Access road

Delaware Access Rd at Washoe Meadows State Park. 0.2 miles.

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Lake to Lake

Lake to Lake

Echo Lake to Lake Aloha is 12 miles round trip and rated difficult. Location:  On US Highway 50, follow signed turnoff to Echo Lake 0.5 mile west of…

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Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes

Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes

California's state parks offer lakeside romps and woodland strolls for leashed dogs. From splashing at Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake to camping at Lake Oroville, here's your guide to trail etiquette, rules and the best pup-approved park adventures.

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Visit California’s dog-friendly SNO-Parks

Visit California’s dog-friendly SNO-Parks

California's 18 SNO-Parks offer affordable winter access to stunning Forest Service lands for snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, and even skijoring with your dog. A season pass costs just $40 and covers all locations from November through May.

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Sno much fun, on a shoestring budget

Sno much fun, on a shoestring budget

California's SNO-Parks offer budget-friendly winter fun for you and your dog. For as little as $15 a day, enjoy skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and romping through snowdrifts at 18 sites scattered across the Sierra from Sierra County to Mammoth Lakes.

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California SNO-Parks: SNO many options for dog-friendly fun

California SNO-Parks: SNO many options for dog-friendly fun

California SNO-Parks are among DogTrekker's most popular picks each winter. These snow-covered playgrounds on U.S. Forest Service land welcome dogs for sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Grab a permit and arrive early for the best parking and fresh powder.

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Second stop: Highway 50, Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe

Second stop: Highway 50, Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe

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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Get some snowshine at Lake Tahoe

Get some snowshine at Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a winter playground for dogs who love snow. Snowshoe at Echo Lakes, cross-country ski at Tahoe Donner, or trek through open snowfields near Palisades Tahoe. Sno-Park permits unlock access to trails across the basin, with reliable snow well into spring.

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