![]() Within the Ferretti Road Non-Motorized Trail Network, just outside of Groveland, is a 1.3-mile bike-only trail that can be ridden in either direction and features long drops, log ride, jumps, berms, and rollers. New, exciting mountain bike trails are being built and expanded on a regular basis by a team of devoted volunteers of Groveland Trail Heads. If you haven’t tried it, or would just like to go out with a local guide, ECHO Adventure Cooperative can take you for a couple hours or a whole day. ![]() If you’ve tried fly-fishing or are an avid angler, you know the relaxation that comes with being stream-side, casting a line. The Tuolumne River also has optimal water for fishing. There are several local outfitters ready to take you on an exciting rafting adventure, each offering their own specialties. Whitewater rafting with up to Class 5 runs on the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River is thrilling and creates life-long memories. ![]() Here are a few ideas to make the most of your visit to the national forest: Stop by the Groveland Ranger Station, where helpful rangers can answer questions and provide maps and helpful information about trails and more. The national forest is a haven for adventure seekers with choices of activities like whitewater rafting, biking, fishing, hiking, and camping. For a mild Wild West adventure, saddle up for a horseback ride at the Pine Mountain Lake Equestrian Center.Ĭontinuing on, Highway 120 passes through the Stanislaus National Forest, which borders Yosemite National Park. Visit Pine Mountain Lake on the outskirts of town, play a round at the public championship Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course with spectacular views of Yosemite’s peaks (club and cart rentals are available), and enjoy a meal at the adjacent Grill, also featuring great views. Explore Main Street to find unique shops, including recreation supplies stores, restaurants, coffee shops, nursery (with California native plants), and the longest continuously operating saloon in California, the Iron Door Saloon. The town isn’t very large, so leave the car parked and wander on foot if you would like. The museum is open-year round and there is a seasonal visitors information center inside. Discover the cultural and natural stories of the area at the Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, located at Mary Laveroni Park. Groveland, a gateway town to Yosemite, played a key role in the California Gold Rush, and also in the history of Yosemite and even the city of San Francisco, 145 miles away. Relax with a glass of one of their continuously changing craft brews (there’s even some for non-beer lovers) a tasty meal, and maybe a cornhole game in the shaded beer garden. Continuing east toward the town of Groveland, make a stop at Around the Horn Brewing Company, a popular destination for visitors and locals.
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