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Bodie State Historic Park

Bridgeport

If you're traveling Highway 395, be sure to schedule a half-day visit to one of the most fascinating and eerie places in California.

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Briceburg Hike Toward Yosemite

Midpines

Distance: 8 miles round trip Elevation: 1,157 ft Difficulty: Easy Time: 3hrs approx. Begin at: Briceburg Bridge At Briceburg, cross the one-lane-metal-and-wood bridge over the Merced River. Once you have crossed the bridge, turn right and proceed down trail.

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Briceburg Hiking Trail West

Midpines

Distance: 5 miles Elevation: 1,166 ft. Difficulty: Easy Time: 3 hrs.

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Carson Pass

Markleeville

Carson Pass is located on the south side of Highway 88 at Carson Pass 60 miles east of Jackson in Alpine County. Recommended Activities: Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play. No snowmobiles.

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Chowchilla Mountain Road Trail

Mariposa

In Mariposa County, just a stone's throw from Yosemite National Park, lies the picturesque Chowchilla Mountain Road Trail. This hidden gem offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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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.

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Dog Run

Grass Valley

Operated by: MWS Properties

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Dog Town

Bridgeport

Dog Town is a dog park in Del Norte County in California’s North Coast.

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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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Empire 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).

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Faucherie Lake

Downieville

Faucherie Lake, located in Downieville, Sierra County, is a sought-after destination in the High Sierra Region for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a serene getaway.

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Glenshire 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.

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Hope Valley Outdoors

Markleeville

In the picturesque Hope Valley of Alpine County, Hope Valley Outdoors is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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Independence 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...

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Indian Grinding Rock

Pine Grove

Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA.

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Lake Amador

Ione

In Ione, Amador County, within the scenic Gold Country region, Lake Amador offers a delightful escape for dog owners seeking pet-friendly outdoor adventures.

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Lake McClure

Mariposa

Lake McClure, located in Mariposa County in Gold Country, is a haven for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Malakoff 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.

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Mariposa Park California

Mariposa

Mariposa Park California Mariposa is a dog-friendly park located in Mariposa, California, in beautiful Mariposa County — the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Rated 4.3/5 on Google (103 reviews).

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Martis 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.

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Midpines Park

Mariposa

Midpines Park is a dog-friendly park located in Mariposa, California, in beautiful Mariposa County — the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Rated 4.2/5 on Google (19 reviews).

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Minkalo Trail

Pioneer

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 trailhead at Plasse's Resort, a privately owned campground also on Silver Lake.

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Mono Lake

Lee Vining

Mono Lake is a geological anomaly in an otherwise semi-arid landscape.

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Northstar 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.

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