Featured hikes
Indigeny Reserve
Sonora
Drive along a secluded tree-lined road, over the covered bridge, and immerse yourself in Indigeny Reserve™. This ciderworks and distillery are on a verdant 160-acre, eco-friendly preserve in Sonora, California.
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New Melones Lake
Sonora
New Melones Dam and Reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - New Melones Unit operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, located 60 miles upstream on the Stanislaus River from the confluence of the San Joaquin River.
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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Before you bring your dog to Yosemite National Park, read up on the rules so you won't be disappointed.
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Dragoon Gulch Trail
Sonora
The relatively new Dragoon Gulch Trail system was built with the help of many individuals and agencies. Starting at Woods Creek Park, the trail system creates a 2.5-mile loop.
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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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Dog-friendly downtown Sonora: Gold Country gateway to Yosemite
The modern present meets a Gold Rush past in downtown Sonora, recognized by Sunset for its shopping, dining and headline-making hotels.
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Dog-friendly Tuolumne County (video)
Tuolumne County puts Yosemite, Gold Country, and High Sierra adventures within easy reach. Just two and a half hours from the Bay Area, this dog-friendly region offers year-round outdoor recreation, wine tasting, history, and camera-ready scenery around every bend.
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Tuolumne County: Heart of Gold Country
Tuolumne County's wine and craft beverage trail features dog-friendly stops like Indigeny Reserve, a 160-acre property producing hard cider and spirits outside Sonora. In historic Jamestown, three tasting rooms and a steam train ride await you and your pup.
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Hike, splash, camp at Tuolumne County lakes
Tuolumne County's mountain lakes offer swimming, hiking, camping and boating with your dog. From popular Pinecrest Lake to massive Lake Don Pedro, where you can rent a dog-friendly houseboat, there is a waterside adventure for every pup.
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For a personal touch, go for the b&b experience
Tuolumne County's bed-and-breakfasts and vacation rentals add a personal touch to your Gold Country getaway. From the AAA Four-Diamond McCaffrey House in Twain Harte to a mountaintop lodge near Yosemite, dogs are welcomed warmly at each.
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