Adventure

Motherlode Adventures

Motherlode Adventures

If your into excitement and extreme sports the Motherlode region of California has some options for you.  The Summer months offer white water rafting, sky diving, rock climbing and mountain biking, while during the winter months visitors can enjoy snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding as well. River rafting companies to contact for rafting trips include: River Journey Adventures Knights Ferry OARS California Rafting Angels Camp Zephyr Whitewater Rafting  Columbia The Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is expected to begin the process of establishing a system of lift-accessed mountain biking trails; current plans are to introduce the new trail system in the summer months post covid. Numerous considerations and potential roadblocks could effect the dates these trails would be available but if and when they open it is sure to bring a new crowd of adventures to the region.  CalAdventures offers assistance in finding a skydiving lesson in California as well...

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Sonora Area Rivers and Lakes

Sonora Area Rivers and Lakes

If your looking for a good spot to go fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, or rock hunting there are lots of lakes and river access spots close to Sonora.  Choose wisely and according to your individual or family’s adventure level as some locations are easily accessed while others may be more apt for the avid outdoors person. Lakes: New Melones Lake has two recreation areas and is located 8 miles south of Angels Camp along Highway 49.  Glory Hole and TuttleTown Recreation Areas are located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fifth largest lake in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. (Day use and camping fees may apply) Don Pedro Lake has numerous recreation and camping areas and is located south west of Sonora on...

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Ski Resorts

Ski Resorts

The Motherlode area is home to both Dodge Ridge and Bear Valley ski areas.  Bear Valley and Dodge both usually open in November and offer ski and snow board enthusiast a variety of trails for all levels of skill from beginner to professional. The Dodge Ridge Ski Resort: is Located in the community of Pinecrest off Highway 108. The resort offers 1,600 vertical feet, 67 runs, 12 lifts and 862 acres of skiable terrain. The Bear Valley Ski Resort is located up highway 4,  the resort offers 1,900 vertical feet 1,680 acres of varied terrain, more than 70 trails, two terrain parks featuring numerous features.  Bear Valley averages over 30 feet of annual snowfall per year.....

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Crossing the Sonora Pass

Crossing the Sonora Pass

Have you driven or ventured across the Sonora pass? The Sonora pass is believed to have been established in 1841 from the Walker river on the Nevada side, to Clark Fork on the Stanislaus river on the California side, travelers followed the rivers into California and the San Joaquin Valley. Today’s Highway 108 follows a similar route and is also part of the original trails of Bret Harte and Mark Twain. The peak of the pass on hwy 108 is approximately 9,624 ft just over 1800 ft below the Sonora pass mountain peaks. Highway 108 passes through the Sierra Mountain Range on highly scenic route of National Forest. The Pass is closed during winter months and open to vehicles in the summer only. From Sonora to the Sonora Pass, is approximately 45 miles and takes a little over an hour to reach the peak. The views and scenery are...

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