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Places to ride and camp with your horses in California

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BOULDER RIDGE RANCH
Near: Temecula, Ca
Trail Miles: 700;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
A newly opened 165 acre ranch that allows camping with trails leading for as many miles as you desire! Clear to the Pacific crest trail! Go to
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Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
Near: Burney, CA
Trail Miles: 200;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Family-owned and operated Guest Ranch located 9 miles east of Burney, CA. 16-stall barn offers lodging for guest horses. The Pacific Crest Trail
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Horseshoe Meadows
Near: Lone Pine, CA
Trail Miles: 200;
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high sierra mountain trails, sometimes steep climbs. high altitude, 12,000 ft. wilderness areas, just below Yosimite national
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Las Caballeras All Women Ride on Catalina Island
Near: Catalina Island, CA
Trail Miles: 200;
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Winding buffalo trails through oaks and cactus from the beach to 1600 ft elevation, with breaktaking
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Meadow View Multi Use Camp/Equine-OHV
Near: Doyle, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Lots of open country to ride, old roads that will take you through high desert terrain with sage brush and forest. I love to explore this area in the
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Mill Creek Horse Trail
Near: Crescent City, CA
Trail Miles: 5;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
Mill Creek Horse Trail Mill Creek, a crystal stream bordered by thick forest, provides this easy to moderate 5-mile round trip ride through majestic
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Modoc National Forest Pepperdine HorseCamp
Near: Alturas, CA
Trail Miles: 30;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Beautiful trails thru the South Warner Wilderness. The trails in this area are well signed and maintained by the BCH & USFS. Trails are, wooded,
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Skillman Flat Campground
Near: Nevada City, CA
Trail Miles: 300;
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In Tahoe National Forest, elevation from approx. 3500' to 5000' ranging from easy to challenging; several hundred miles of marked and unmarked trails
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Snake Lake - Multi Use - Plumas National Forest
Near: Quincy / Bucks Lake, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Open Forest for riding. Trail around Snake Lake plus various old logging roads to ride. Moderate and more difficult terrain, depending on where you
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow Lodge
Near: Auburn, Ca
Trail Miles: 500;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
Access to western states trail, miles of maintained unused easy riding logging roads. Very little foot
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Turkey Hill Equestrian/Group Campground
Near: Ione, CA
Trail Miles: 30;
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Equestrian campers with East Bay MUD trail permits will have access to 7.25 miles of trail at the campground, and can trailer to Lake Camanche North
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Vern Whitaker Horse Camp
Near: Borrego Springs/San Diego, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
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Miles of desert trails. Beautiful in winter/spring. Known for desert flowers in spring
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Acton and Agua Dulce California
Near: Acton-Agua Dulce, Ca
Trail Miles: ;
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Camp: Not Rated
several gentle trails in the area, some are on National Park Service land and some are fire trails, some lead up to the Pacific Crest trail head in
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Agnew Horse Camp
Near: Mammoth/Bishop, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
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Pacific Crest Trail-2,600 miles,High Trail, meadow Lake Trail, and River Trail access the Ansel Adams Wilderness and it's network of trails and the
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Agua Dulce/Acton
Near: Santa Clarita, ca
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
As previously mentioned lots of trails to choose from, if you find yourself in the area, check out this website, there are people who are more than
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Alabama Hills -- De La Cour Ranch
Near: Lone Pine, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
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High desert trails at 5,000 feet elevation, beneath the Eastern Sierra crest. Trails are gentle slopes with sandy footing winding through beautiful
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Apple Valley Horsemen's Center
Near: Apple Valley, Hesperia, Lucerne Valley, Victorvile, ca
Trail Miles: 0;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp:
Enjoy 20 acres of rural park amenities nestled amongst beautiful rock formations. This outstanding facility is located at 24320 Hwy 18, three miles
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Bison Creek RAnch
Near: Yosemite, Ca
Trail Miles: 50;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Much more than just a trail, much more than just a trail ride, experience the tranquility of the log cabins, bison herd, and miles of scenic nature on
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Border Field State Park
Near: San Diego, CA
Trail Miles: 10;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
River bed to beach,some flooded areas certain times of the year.Plan summer rides. Beach ride is
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Butano State Park - Butano Fire Trail
Near: Santa Cruz, CA
Trail Miles: 8;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
One really nice trail. Can go on into Big Basin State Park for a really long ride. Slight up hill the whole way, but easy climb. Fairly wide rode.
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Camanche lake-Cowgirl Up Ranch
Near: valley springs, ca
Trail Miles: 0;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
3 Mokelumne Coast to Crest trail heads within 10 minutes drive of ranch. Private cabin or bunkhouse lodging.
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Canine Solutions of Temecula
Near: Temecula, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Miles of designated maintained trails, plenty of non-designated areas to explore, wine country areas to rides through. More hills than flat, but you
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Caspers
Near: San Juan Capistrano, ca
Trail Miles: 40;
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Caspers has it's own day riding area with an arena, and another area with campsites with 2 stalls for every site, water, long drive thru sites for
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Clarks Fork Horse Camp
Near: Sonora, CA
Trail Miles: 300;
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Many mile of beauiful mountain trails into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness Area. Overnight rides as well as long day rides. Also trailer to Kennedy
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Creek Side Camping Retreat at the Lazy G Ranch
Near: Arnold, Bear Valley, Upper Hwy 4 corridor , CA
Trail Miles: 6;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
We are now open for Camping year round!!Book 24 hours a day at www.Lazygranch.org !! Our new Camp grounds are in the meadow right next to a creek!
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park-Los Caballos/Los Vaqueros
Near: San Diego, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
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Here is absolutely no place more enjoyable than Los Caballos Horse Camp for a summer campout with you and your favorite Cayuse. Oh yea, don't forget
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Eastman Lake (Wildcat Campground)
Near: Raymond, CA
Trail Miles: 4;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
No description
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Fair Valley Boarding and overnight stays.
Near: GRASS VALLEY, Ca
Trail Miles: 1;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
No trails on sight but located one mile from Empire Mine Equestrian
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Grifith Park-Los Angeles, CA
Near: Los Angeles-San Fernando Valley, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
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Grifith Park is the largest park in an urban area anywhere in the United States. Located next to the Los Angeles Equest. Cntr. along the 134/ I5
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Hansen Dam Recreational Facility
Near: Los Angeles, CA
Trail Miles: 10;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
Located on the east end of the San Fernando Valley Hansen Dam offers mostly flat trails winding through both forest and desert like settings. There
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Heart Bar Equestrian Camp
Near: Big Bear, CA
Trail Miles: 900;
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One could ride the trails from Heart Bar for a week and still have more to go. The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby, as does the California Riding
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Hidden Valley
Near: Norco, Ca
Trail Miles: 25;
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Good trails with nice footing. River crossings, hills, sandy riverbed. Lots of wildlife to
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horse flats/bandido, angeles nat forest
Near: la canada, ca
Trail Miles: 60;
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open with tall trees, some loose rock and tall manzanita. both sites have corrals, but NO WATER. You must bring water for you and stock. NO grazing
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Horseshoe Meadows DeLaCour Ranch
Near: Lone Pine, CA
Trail Miles: 10;
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Easy good sandy footing wide open country panoramic views overlooking the Owens Valley. Most trails are old dirt roads, some single tracks, nothing
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Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian Campground
Near: Lone Pine , CA
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
The trail to the Cottonwood lakes starts out very gradual at 10,040' however before long the trail becomes rocky and steeper as you ascent into the
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Iron Horse Unlimited
Near: Mt. Shasta, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Unlimited trails throughout Siskiyou County, many accessible directly from the Iron Horse Event Center and several within in a few minutes drive.
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Lake Cahuilla Equestrian Campground
Near: La Quinta, CA
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Miles of breathtaking scenic trails within the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains. The mountain trails can be steep, are challenging, and tend to be
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Lazy Y Guest Ranch
Near: Warner Springs, Ca
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
160 acres of well marked, clean trails. And adjacent to California Riding and Hiking Trail off of Chihuahua Valley Road. Corrals, turnouts, wash rack,
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MALIBU LAKE RIDERS
Near: MALIBU, CA
Trail Miles: 5;
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No description
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Mama Bear mountain
Near: Lake Isabella, Ca
Trail Miles: 5;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Horse camping, 2 vacation homes available also, with stalls. 40 acres next to more open land.
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Manzinita Horse Camp
Near: Boulevard, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Easy, high desert
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mountain spirit retreat
Near: Foresthill, CA
Trail Miles: 5;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Gentle mountain back woods
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Murrieta Creekbed
Near: Murrieta, CA
Trail Miles: 3;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Nice sandy riverbed to ride
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My Shasta-Shasta Valley Ranch
Near: Montague, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Unlimited trails around,on and up Mt Shasta,ride the Pacific Crest Trail through the Shasta,Trinity,Klammath and Marble mountain ranges. All trails
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Paramount Ranch. Laura Malibu Lake Riders
Near: Malibu, Ca
Trail Miles: 4;
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Camp: Not Rated
www.maliburiders.com explains each trail in
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Plumas Forest, Sierra Mountains - Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
Near: Quincy, CA
Trail Miles: 200;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Thousands of acres of trails in the Plumas National Forest in the heart of the Sierra Mountains. Trails vary in degree of difficulty, obstacles,
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Plumas National Forest-Horse Camp @ Little Grassy
Near: La Porte, CA
Trail Miles: 15;
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Access to PCT, lake trail, Bald mt. trail. Lake trail easy, Bald mt trail More Difficult, PCT once on it
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Resort at Squaw Creek
Near: Olympic Valley, CA
Trail Miles: 0;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
The Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe California offers an assortment of lodging and accommodation options. This California resort features spa
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Saddleback State Park
Near: Lake Los Angeles, CA
Trail Miles: 12;
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Short but fun trail. Very easy ride with lots of Joshua trees, lots of cactus and creosote bush. The campground does not allow horses at this time,
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San Bernardino National Forrest-Wild Horse Equestrian
Near: Big Bear/Riverside, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
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Trails are Easy to Extreme. Aspin Grove not for beginners. Recent Fire has some trails closed until further notice. Pacific Crest Trail connects
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Santa Margarita River Trails
Near: Fallbrook, CA
Trail Miles: 14;
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Camp: Not Rated
No description
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Sequoia National Park
Near: Fresno, CA
Trail Miles: 800;
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Trails are open for horseback riding during the spring and
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Sherwin Lakes Trail
Near: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Trail Miles: 5;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Sherwin Lakes Trail offers a good short climb with grand views across the caldera and the town, a gentle grade, and multiple switchbacks ending at a
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Slide Mountain Ranch
Near: Tuolumne, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Easy to moderate to some
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Sloan Lake
Near: Anza/Garner Valley, CA
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Easy road ride to the lake, Great views and camping. Pack it in Pack it out. Pack with you all supplies. Great pack trip!
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Spenceville Wildlife Area
Near: Marysville, CA
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Spenceville Wildlife Area is comprised of 11,942 acres of blue oak - gray pine woodland characteristic of the Sierra Foothills. The terrain of the
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Spirit Valley Ranch
Near: Fiddletown, CA
Trail Miles: 5;
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Private 300 acre ranch in Sierra Foothills with 4 stalls and a 3 bd 2 ba home to rent. Lake Camanche Trails are 30 minutes away; Plasse's Resort is 1
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Stanislaus National Forest
Near: Bear Valley, Ca
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There are many trails in the Stanislaus National Forest. Many challenging ones in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness area. Acess to the trail heads are
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SZ Ranch
Near: Santa Maria, ca
Trail Miles: 60;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
600 acres of trails located in Santa Barbara mountain foothills ajoining the Los Padres National
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Tahoe Horseback Riding Trails
Near: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Trail Miles: 200;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Tahoe Horse Trails is a website dedicated to describing horseback riding trails in and around the Lake Tahoe area. We ride on the Pacific Crest
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Tahoe Rim Trail
Near: Lake Tahoe, CA
Trail Miles: 165;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165 mile hiking and equestrian trail surrounding Lake Tahoe. The TRT also has sections that allow mountain bikes. Amazing
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Thunderbird Ranch
Near: Healdsburg, Ca
Trail Miles: 75;
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Located in the heart of Alexander Valley. Trails lead through neighboring vineyards and down to the russian river. With access to over 300 acres,
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Tule Peak Trails
Near: Aguanga, CA
Trail Miles: 100;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Variety of marked trails to explore. There is a trail available for every skill level, however majority of our trails are steep climb and decline over
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Vasquez Rocks County Park
Near: Agua Dulce, CA
Trail Miles: 25;
Trails:
Camp: Not Rated
Lots of canyons and hills. Access to Pacific Crest Trail. Some fire road mostly single track. For a map of some trails, visit:
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Vasquez Rocks Horse Camp Sweetwater Movieland Ranch
Near: Agua Dulce/ Acton, ca
Trail Miles: 20;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Lots of Trail riding. Many different degrees of Difficulty. The Sweetwater Movie land ranch it self has 22 Acres. Then the Access into Vasquez Rocks
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White Horse Campground - Bucks Lake
Near: Quincy / Bucks Lake, CA
Trail Miles: 50;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
This camp site has been existing for years. In 2015 3 sites were made available for horse camping.Trails through the forest, along the Bucks Lake
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Wrightwood Guest Ranch
Near: Wrightwood, CA
Trail Miles: 18;
Trails: Not Rated
Camp: Not Rated
Nestled between the ski slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains and the hiking trails of the Angeles National Forest, California's Wrightwood Guest Ranch
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Yosemite - Bison Creek Ranch
Near: Mariposa, ca
Trail Miles: 17;
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Take a one in a life time journey back in time as you trail ride the scenic Merced River canyon "Ten Thousand Dollar road" leading to the history of
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Yosemite National Park
Near: Yosemite, CA
Trail Miles: 20;
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No description
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