Featured parks
Boca Reservoir
Truckee
In Truckee, Nevada County, within the Gold Country Trails, lies the Boca Reservoir, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Buttermilk Bend Trail
Penn Valley
The Buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy, 1.5-mile hike along bluffs above the South Yuba River. It's especially popular in March, April and May, when wildflowers frame views of the churning river below.
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Coldstream Valley
Truckee
Coldstream Valley offers a mellow hike with your dog offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring, and circumnavigates a series of ponds. Head down Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt.
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Dogs Run Free Dog Park
Grass Valley
Dogs Run Free is 1.7 fully-fenced acres of beautiful ponderosa pines and scrub oaks, and includes 10 benches for people socializing, too.
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Donner Lake Rim Trail
Truckee
The Donner Lake Rim Trail trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor.
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Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee
Donner Memorial State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA. At the far end of Donner Memorial State Park, the Coldstream Valley fire road connects with dog-friendly trails traversing the High Sierra.
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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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Lookout Trail
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar California is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. The views, scenery and fresh air are always refreshing.
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Point Defiance Trail
Penn Valley
The Point Defiance Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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South Yuba River State Park
Penn Valley
South Yuba River State Park is not a contiguous park, but rather a patchwork of lands spread along a 20-mile section of river from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park on the east to the Bridgeport covered bridge in the west.
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Western Gateway Dog Park
Penn Valley
Western Gateway Dog Park in Truckee, Nevada County, is a premier destination for dog owners seeking a dog-friendly outdoor experience in the Gold Country region.
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Condon Park
Grass Valley
Condon Park, located in Grass Valley within Nevada County's Gold Country, is an expansive 80-acre Regional Park offering a plethora of recreational activities for visitors of all ages.
Read moreDonner 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.
Read moreEmpire Mine
Grass Valley
The Empire Mine was the richest hard-rock mine in the State of California producing 5.8 million ounces of gold in its operating history of 106 years (1850-1956).
Read moreEmpire Mine State Historic Park
Grass Valley
Empire Mine State Historic Park sprawls across 784 acres of rolling foothill terrain in Grass Valley, laced with old mining roads, open meadows, and second-growth forest that still bears the marks of 150 years of gold extraction. The landscape itself tells the story through the
Read moreGlenshire Lake
Truckee
Glenshire Lake, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a serene destination offering a picturesque loop trail perfect for families and dog owners alike.
Read moreIndependence Trail
Nevada City
The Independence Trail had its origins as the Excelsior Canal, a five-foot-wide aqueduct exceptionally engineered in 1859 to carry water for hydraulic...
Read moreMalakoff Diggins
Nevada City
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a significant site in California's Gold Country. As the state's largest "hydraulic" mine, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the gold mining history of the region.
Read moreMartis Creek Wildlife Area
Truckee
Martis Creek Wildlife Area, located near Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Nevada County's Gold Country.
Read moreNorthstar California
Truckee
Northstar California, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a premier four-season resort offering a plethora of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read morePioneer Park
Nevada City
Pioneer Park is a dog-friendly park in Nevada City in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreSawmill Trail
Truckee
Northstar chairlift is dog friendly Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains.
Read moreSerene Lakes
Truckee
Serene Lakes is a laid-back vacation-home development near Soda Springs. The adjoining lakes have public access and are great for paddling as no motorboats are allowed.
Read moreSouth Yuba River Trail
Nevada City
The South Yuba River Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, is a 12-mile scenic route that welcomes hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders to explore historic foothill river canyons.
Read moreSunset Trail
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. From ride the gondola and hike down the mountain, to hike through the Martis Valley, The views and scenery will be amazing.
Read moreTahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski
Truckee
When you head out for a ski, don’t leave Fido at home! At Tahoe Donner Cross Country you can enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing or even fat biking with your dog by your side.
Read moreTahoe Trail High Traverse
Truckee
• Northstar chairlift is dog friendly Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains.
Read moreTrout Creek Trail
Truckee
Trout Creek trail is a multi-use, paved path that connects the Tahoe Donner neighborhood to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee. The trail begins off of Northwoods Blvd. near Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Read moreTruckee River Legacy Trail
Truckee
The Truckee River Legacy Trail connects downtown Truckee with the Glenshire neighborhood, while traveling along the banks of the Truckee River.
Read moreTruckee River Regional Park
Truckee
Truckee River Regional Park, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreWatson Lake Loop
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you would like to ride the gondola and hike down the...
Read moreWest Martis Creek Loop
Truckee
The West Martis Creek Trail at Northstar California, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a delightful dog-friendly hiking option in the Gold Country region.
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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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Truckee with your dog: the mountain town locals prefer
South Lake Tahoe gets the traffic, but the dog-owning locals in the northern Sierra keep coming back to Truckee: a historic rail town with outdoor tables, woodsy trails and a fraction of the crowds.
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Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want
Five honest California Father's Day trips, all dog-friendly: McCloud and the Shasta Cascade, Paso Robles ranch country, Trinidad on the Humboldt coast, Mammoth Lakes at full stretch, and Nevada City in the Gold Country. Muddy dogs, cabin porches, no infusions.
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Lake Tahoe fall fun
Fall in Tahoe means golden aspens, glassy lake mornings, and thinning crowds. Base yourself in Truckee for the best leaf color and trail access, chase reflections at Spooner Lake, and enjoy shoulder-season dining before the short window of peak color…
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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe
Spring is Tahoe's overlooked shoulder season, and that's exactly why it works so well with a dog. Snow melts off the lower trails, crowds vanish, and the lake shifts through shades of blue while meltwater-fed rivers run fast through pine…
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Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog
Winter in North Lake Tahoe brings fewer crowds, deep snow, and a landscape made for long walks with your dog. From Truckee's gritty main street to Kings Beach's quiet shoreline and Tahoe City's groomed Nordic trails, each community offers its…
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