Other hikes
Betsy Mine trail
Nevada City
Betsy Mine Trl at Empire Mine State Historic Park. 0.2 miles.
Read moreConlon Mine trail
Nevada City
Conlon Mine Trl at Empire Mine State Historic Park. 0.4 miles.
Read moreIndependence Trail
Truckee
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 moreMemorial Park trail
Nevada City
Memorial Park Trail at Empire Mine State Historic Park. 0.7 miles.
Read moreOsborn Hill Road trail
Nevada City
Osborn Hill Road Trl at Empire Mine State Historic Park. 0.5 miles.
Read moreSouth Yuba River Trail
Truckee
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 moreStacey Lane Crosscut trail
Nevada City
Stacey Lane Crosscut Trl at Empire Mine State Historic Park. 0.2 miles.
Read moreMore Adventures in Nevada City
Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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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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Dog-friendly Gold Country: exploring the Sierra foothills in April
There’s a sweet spot in the California calendar when Gold Country is at its absolute best — and we’re in it right now. The foothills are green, the wildflowers are putting on a show along Highway 49, and the historic…
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Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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California glampsites your dog will dig
A curated guide to California's top dog-friendly glamping escapes, from Mendocino Grove's safari tents under the redwoods to desert retreats and vineyard stays. Each property blends wilderness access with comfortable amenities for you and your pup. Glamping by the sea…
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Day tripping through Gold Country
Gold Country towns east of Sacramento roll out the welcome mat for dogs. Hike wildflower-lined trails at Auburn State Recreation Area, walk through history at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and stroll the 35-mile El Dorado Trail.
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