Featured hikes
Arnold Rim Trail
Arnold
Hike, bike, or horseback ride the dog-friendly Arnold Rim Trail (ART), a mid-elevation non-motorized, 17.5-mile trail system in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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Lake Alpine SNO-Park
Arnold
Lake Alpine SNO-Park is located at the winter closure gate on Highway 4.
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Round Valley SNO-Park
Arnold
Round Valley SNO-Park is located on Highway 207 (Mt. Reba Road), just north of Highway 4.
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Spicer SNO-Park
Arnold
Spicer SNO-Park is located on the south side of Highway 4 at Spicer Road. The park features snowmobile trails to Union and Utica Reservoirs, Summit and Elephant Rock Lakes, and the Spicer Reservoir Power House.
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Gold Country Inn Angels Camp
Angels Camp
Gold Country Inn Angels Camp is a charming accommodation option in historic Angels Camp, located on Highway 49 in Calaveras County.
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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 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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Calaveras Big Trees State Park with your dog
Calaveras Big Trees State Park lets you stand among giant sequoias with your dog. While pets can't join the dirt grove trails, paved paths near the visitor center wind past towering trees.
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Care for Big Bear
Care For Big Bear promotes responsible tourism in the San Bernardino National Forest, where more than 3 million visitors play each year. Stay on trails, respect wildlife, and support local green businesses.
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The Gold Country, an amazing American road trip
California’s Gold Country, home to the Gold Rush in 1849, combines history, nature, authentic American West small towns, a sensational culinary scene, wine, microbreweries, and majestic scenery in a captivating way that no other California region rivals. The gold…
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California SNO-Parks: SNO many options for dog-friendly fun
California SNO-Parks are among DogTrekker's most popular picks each winter. These snow-covered playgrounds on U.S. Forest Service land welcome dogs for sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Grab a permit and arrive early for the best parking and fresh powder.
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