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Donner Pass Rest Area I-80
Truckee
If you're planning a road trip of any distance, look to California's Rest Areas when you need to take a break.
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Donner Summit
Truckee
Donner Summit is located on the south side of I-80 at the Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn. Ski trails are on the north side of the freeway. Land adjoining the SNO-Park site is private property.
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Doggin’ it on the Pacific Crest Trail
The 2,560-mile Pacific Crest Trail is entirely dog-friendly except in national and state parks. Many day-hike sections are accessible from major highways near Tahoe, Echo Summit and Ebbetts Pass, offering spectacular scenery with your pup.
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Gotta lake it
Gold Country lakes offer cool relief for dogs and their people all summer long. From Folsom Lake's miles of shoreline to hidden Long Lake near Soda Springs and Bass Lake's pontoon boat rentals, there's a splash spot for every pup.
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Last chance for high-country hikes with your dog
Late fall is ideal for one last high-country hike before the snow flies. Five favorite trails near Interstate 80 include Castle Peak, Mount Judah Loop, Coldstream Valley, Truckee River Legacy Trail, and Martis Creek Wildlife Area, all welcoming dogs.
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Dog-friendly campsites in northern California
A roundup of exceptional dog-friendly campgrounds across Northern California, from spacious Gerle Creek Reservoir sites to wildflower-rich Woods Lake near Carson Pass, secluded Kidd Lake, coastal MacKerricher State Park, and the redwood groves of Pfeiffer Big Sur.
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Crystal blue perfection
Long Lake near Soda Springs is a crystal-clear swimming hole ringed by granite slabs with Devils Peak as a backdrop. A short hike from Cascade Lakes gets you there, and on weekdays you may have it to yourself.
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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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