In the place where the legendary Pony Express once rode, Calaveras County is filled with natural bounties and a noteworthy past. The California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s brought an influx of people in search of opportunity. Today, there are recreational opportunities during every season of the year. Whether you decide to take in one or all of these activities, The Dorrington Inn is a perfect base from which to begin your explorations.
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Adventure
& Leisure
The Dorrington Inn is less than thirty minutes
from skiing at Bear Valley or snowshoing in the Stanislaus National Forest.
Whitewater rafting on the challenging Stanislaus River is a favorite Sierra
adventure. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is 5 minutes from the Dorrington
Inn. Walk among Giant Sequoias believed to be over 2,000 years old. Swimming
and excellent fishing opportunities await at most lakes and rivers in the
area. Just west on Highway 4, near the historic gold rush towns of Murphys,
Angels Camp, and Columbia you'll find horseback riding, golf courses, and
award-winning wineries and microbreweries. Play, explore, and marvel at
the surrounding beauty, then return to the comfort provided by your courteous
innkeepers.