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Pioneer, CA

Pioneer, CA

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Amador Hotel, a dog-friendly hotel in Pioneer, California

Amador Hotel

Amador Hotel in Pioneer provides pet-friendly lodging in the Sierra Nevada foothills, welcoming dogs in its comfortable accommodations near Amador County attractions.

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Bear River Lake Resort, a dog-friendly hotel in Pioneer, California

Bear River Lake Resort

Bear River Lake Resort in Pioneer, Amador County, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a dog-friendly retreat in Gold Country.

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Plasse's Resort, a dog-friendly hotel in Pioneer, California

Plasse’s Resort

Plasse's is a summer resort in the old-fashioned sense: Founded in 1853, it's one of the oldest private campgrounds in the nation.

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Trails, parks & water in Pioneer

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Minkalo Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Pioneer, California

Minkalo Trail

This popular three-mile trail (each way) trail is most often hiked from a trailhead near the Silver Lake spillway, but it can also be accessed from the easier-to-find…

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Plasse's Resort, a dog-friendly hotel in Pioneer, California

Plasse’s Resort

Plasse's is a summer resort in the old-fashioned sense: Founded in 1853, it's one of the oldest private campgrounds in the nation.

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Breaking news from the Bay Area

Breaking news from the Bay Area

Great news for Bay Area dog owners. The East Bay Regional Park District has dropped dog fees in 2025, giving pups free access to 73 parks with 1,250 miles of trails across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Pleasant Hill makes an ideal home base.

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Treks, tours, and top spots in Placer County

Treks, tours, and top spots in Placer County

From Hidden Falls Regional Park near Auburn to the Miners Ravine Trail in Roseville, Placer County is loaded with dog-friendly hikes and outdoor adventures. Explore 30-plus miles of trails, seasonal waterfalls, and scenic American River views with your pup.

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Time out for Tuolumne County (Yosemite north entrance)

Time out for Tuolumne County (Yosemite north entrance)

Tuolumne County's Gold Rush towns along the route to Yosemite's north entrance have a relaxed attitude toward dogs. Stagecoach rides in Columbia, vintage train excursions in Jamestown and the scenic John Muir Highway make this a rewarding approach.

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Close encounters in Nevada County

Close encounters in Nevada County

Nevada County is packed with dog-friendly fun, from cozy inns and patio dining in historic Nevada City to the unique wooden flumes of the Independence Trail, where a switchback ramp leads to a scenic swimming hole your dog will love.

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Sniffing out scenery in Sierra County

Sniffing out scenery in Sierra County

Sierra County, home to fewer than 4,000 people, feels like your own private Gold Country in fall. A 170-mile loop along the Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway takes you through Downieville, the Gold Lakes Basin, and Sierra City.

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Slivers of silver

Slivers of silver

South of Lake Tahoe along the Carson Pass corridor, Silver Lake, Caples Lake, and Bear River Reservoir offer fall hiking through golden aspens and forest campgrounds. Pet-friendly cabins at Sorensen's Resort in Hope Valley make a great base for exploring the area.

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