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.
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 gold panning, golf courses, award-winning wineries and
microbreweries. Play, explore, and marvel at the surrounding beauty, then
return to the comfort provided by your courteous innkeepers.
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 gold panning, golf courses, award-winning wineries and
microbreweries. Play, explore, and marvel at the surrounding beauty, then
return to the comfort provided by your courteous innkeepers.