Calaveras North Grove Trail

When thinking of the iconic Sequoias of the Sierra Nevada, one usually thinks of Yosemite and Sequoia National Park. However, there is a often forgotten area of Giant Sierra Redwoods that gets far less traffic than the more popular groves. The North Grove Trail takes you through a grove of over 100 Giant Sequoias. The trail starts and ends in the North Grove Parking Lot. The trail is a relative...

The South Grove Trail of Calaveras Big Trees State Park sees far less traffic than the North Grove due to its increased mileage and distance from the park entrance. The trail starts at the South Grove Trail head which is located nine miles east of the entrance on the main park road. The trailhead has bathrooms, but no running water. From the trailhead, head south for approximately 1.5 miles unt...

Get your hands on some limestone bouldering at this spot. There's actually two locations for bouldering in this area, Columbia College and Columbia State Park (about less than a 10 min. drive from Columbia College), but I made this specific adventure for climbing on the college. GPS Coordinates for parking:38.02931, -120.38925I suggest going on a weekend or when school is not in session. On the...

Upper Natural Bridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Columbia, California.

This 6+ mile hike is located at Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest located in Tuolumne County and features a lake, river, forest, waterfall, and swimming hole. It is accessible year-round,  in winter there will be snow, and the hike is dog friendly except between May 15th-September 15th. Start by parking at the Pinecrest Lake Marina (Pinecrest is a popular camping area and day tri...

Lake Tabeaud Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jackson, California.