Trails near Gold Country
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Barker Pass North to Vista Point – West Shore
Tahoe City
The Barker Pass North to Vista Point is a dog-friendly trail is open to hikers and equestrians and is 3.5…
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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…
Coyote SNO-Park
Big Creek
Coyote SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake. Recommended activities include cross-country skiing,…
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Truckee
The Donner Lake Rim Trail trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete,…
Hidden Falls Regional Park
Auburn
Hidden Falls Regional Park is a 1,200-acre regional park in Auburn, California.
Highway 108 SNO-Park
Strawberry
California State Highway 108 traverses the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 9,628 feet and is subject to winter closure…
Hope Valley
Markleeville
Enjoy winter recreation and snowshoeing opportunities with your dog at Hope Valley.
Jackson Hole trail
Oakhurst
The dog-friendly Jackson Hole trail in Fish Camp, located in Yosemite Madera County within the Gold Country region, offers a…
Lookout Trail
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar California is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you ride…
Shirley Canyon Trail
Olympic Valley
You are welcome to bring your dog with you on your hike at Palisades Tahoe. Please be sure to bring…
Wawona Meadow Loop
Yosemite National Park
The Wawona Meadow Loop trail, located in Fish Camp, Yosemite Madera County, is a delightful 3.5-mile hike that offers a…
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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Angels Creek Trail
Angels Camp
Angels Creek Trail, located within the Glory Hole Recreation Area in Angels Camp, California, offers a picturesque 2.5-mile hiking experience…
Apple Hill Hard Cider Trail
Camino
Opening in September of 2019, the Apple Hill Hard Cider Trail in Camino, El Dorado County, offers a delightful experience…
Apple Hill Wine Trail
Camino
Tour the dog-friendly Apple Hill Wine Trail. Spectacular views and vino, picturesque picnic spots, family friendly tasting rooms year round.
Auburn State Recreation Area
Auburn
Dogs on leash are allowed everywhere within 35,000-acre Auburn State Recreation Area except at Lake Clementine.
Bassi Falls
Placerville
What you see at Bassi Falls depends on when you go. In spring, the melt-water cascade tumbles violently 109 feet over…
Big Meadow East – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow East is 8.8 miles round trip. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is on the north side of Highway…
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow is 1.4 miles round trip and rated easy. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is…
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Blackwood Canyon
Tahoe City
Blackwood Canyon is located on the west side of Highway 89, three miles south of Tahoe City in Placer County.
Bluestone Meadow Farm
Placerville
Bluestone Meadow Farm, located in the Sierra foothills of Placerville, is a haven for both families and their furry companions.…
Boca Reservoir
Truckee
In Truckee, Nevada County, within the Gold Country Trails, lies the Boca Reservoir, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Briceburg Canyon Trail
Mariposa
This easy, three-mile trail above the Wild and Scenic Merced River corridor below Midpines is great day trip. Bring water, food…
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…
Briceburg Hiking Trail West
Midpines
Distance: 5 miles Elevation: 1,166 ft. Difficulty: Easy Time: 3 hrs. Begin at: Briceburg Bridge The Merced River runs next to the Briceburg hiking trail…
Brockway to Watson Lake – North Shore
Tahoe Vista
The Brockway to Watson Lake trail is 13.4 miles round trip and is classified as a strenuous hike. Location: The…
Buttermilk Bend Trail
Truckee
The Buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy, 1.5-mile hike along bluffs above the South Yuba River. It’s especially popular in…
Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake Trail
Kirkwood
Caples Lake in the Carson Pass area off Highway 88 is known for fishing, hiking and camping opportunities.
Carson Pass
Markleeville
Carson Pass SNO-Park is located on the south side of Highway 88 at Carson Pass 60 miles east of Jackson…
Carson Pass Information Station
Kirkwood
The rugged Carson Pass area is one of Northern California’s premier alpine hiking regions in summer and a popular back-country…
Cascades Trail
Quincy
Quincy, located in El Dorado County within the Gold Country region, boasts the picturesque Cascades Trail. This easy hike is…
Chowchilla Mountain Road Trail
Mariposa
In the heart of Mariposa County, just a stone’s throw from Yosemite National Park, lies the picturesque Chowchilla Mountain Road…
Codfish Creek Falls Trail
Weimar
This leisurely, 3.8-mile (round trip) hike follows the North Fork of the American River to Codfish Creek, which in spring…
Columns of the Giants
Pinecrest
Columns of the Giants in Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, is a must-visit spot for dog owners looking to explore the stunning…
Coyote Pond Park
Lincoln
Coyote Pond Park is a 24.5-acre park in Lincoln, Placer County that features a play structure, picnic area, dog-friendly trail…
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park
Pilot Hill
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park is 1,418 scenic acres laced with 12 miles of dog-friendly hiking and riding trails leading…
Dave Moore Nature Area
Sacramento
One of the main features of the dog-friendly Dave Moore Nature Area is a loop trail about a mile long…
Delfino Farms
Camino
This Apple Hill ranch has it all, from apple orchards, pie shop and restaurant to corn maze, pumpkin patch, Christmas…
Donnell Vista
Pinecrest
In the heart of Gold Country, just 18 miles east of Pinecrest in Tuolumne County, travelers will find the picturesque…
Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee
Donner Memorial State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA.
Dragoon Gulch Trail
Sonora
The relatively new Dragoon Gulch Trail system was built with the help of many individuals and agencies. Starting at Woods…
Eagle Falls Trail
South Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls Trail offers an easy, dog-friendly hike with stunning scenery that's perfect for beginning hikers who aren't afraid of…