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Mercer Caverns
209-728-2101
Sheep Ranch Rd., PO Box 509
Murphys 95247
http://www.mercercaverns.com
Visitors get an opportunity to view close up a huge variety of beautiful, unusual crystalline formations; stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, curtains, Angels wings, and more. Nature proves herself an accomplished artist and welcomes thousands of visitors year round to see her dressed up for company in this magnificent subterranean wonderland.
Motorcycle Road Tours
http://www.motorcycleroadtours.com
Get outsite and feel the wind on your face as you cruise some of the most beautiful country landscape in the... well, the Country! Click the link above for more information.
Moaning Cavern
736-2708
Moaning Cave Road off Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Vallecito 95251
http://www.caverntours.com
Located off Highway 4 just four miles east of Angels Camp, this limestone miracle has an immense gallery which is large enough to hold the Statue of Liberty. The cavern, open year round, is the archaeological site containing the oldest human remains to be found in North America. A 100 foot spiral metal staircase is the main avenue of descent for visitors, but the 165 foot rope rappel is another popular approach to the depths. An even more adventuresome tour takes you deeper into the undeveloped and unlighted portions of the cavern using lighted helmets, ropes, and professional guides. Open every day, year round.
Copper Creek Equestrian Ranch
209-785-5669
3100 Little John Road
Copperopolis 95228
http://www.copperequestrian.com
Quality full service horse boarding, riding lessons, training for horses and riders of all ages, ranch rides. Resident trainer specializes in Hunter/Jumpers, behavioral training and beginning western lessons. Call for details on H/J clinics, special events and gymkhanas.
Copper Valley Trail Company
209-785-9801
Little John Rd PO Box 326
Copperopolis CA 95228
http://www.coppervalleytrail.com
We offer guided horseback riding rentals and lessons in the beautiful Copperopolis foothills! Our horses are enjoyable to ride and safe for riders of all experience levels. It's a wonderful way to take the foothill experience a little "bit" further!
Angels Camp to San Andreas Bike Ride
Length: 16 miles
Surface: Asphalt
Climbing: Approximately 600 feet, return is 1600 feet
Road or Mountain Bike
Start: Go 10 miles down Dogtown Road to Fricot City Road. Go about 200 yards to Calaveritas Road. Turn left and go about 6 miles to San Andreas. Turn left onto Mountain Ranch Road to downtown to San Andreas, about ½ mile.
Highlights: Very low traffic, historic mining towns of Dogtown, Calaveritas and San Andreas. Visit the county’s museum and check out historic San Andreas.
Sierra Mac River Rafting Trips
800-457-2580
International: 01 209 962 0367
http://www.sierramac.com
Since 1965, we at Sierra Mac River Rafting Trips have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptionally fine whitewater river trips. We offer 1, 2 and 3 day rafting trips near Yosemite National Park. The Tuolumne's classic class IV run is excellent for first time boaters and veteran river runners alike. The Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne is for serious boaters looking for the ultimate challenge. For the Tuolumne River, you won't find a crew with more years on the water and better credentials than Sierra Mac.
Bear Valley Adventure Company
209-753-2834
#1 Bear Valley Road. PO Box 5120
Bear Valley 95223
http://www.bearvalleyxc.com
Flatwater kayak and mountain bike rentals, lessons and sales, fishing supplies and bait, gas, mini mart, maps and information.
Glory Hole Recreation Area
Length: Road Bike - 8 miles of low traffic roads
Mountain Bike – 18 miles of single track, 4 connecting loops: Carson, Frontier, Buckbrush and Angels Arm
Surface: Road bike – smooth asphalt Mountain bike – all dirt
Climbing: Lowest to highest, about 340 feet
Start: Road bike - Glory Hole Sporting Goods Market
Mountain bike - various parking lots – look for the trailhead
Highlights: Scenic, wildlife, exercise and endurance
Mountain Pedaler
209-736-0771
352 S Main St
Angels Camp 95221
A locally owned Bike shop for over 15 years. We offer a full range of bicycles, clothing and accessories as well as custom made bikes. Our sales staff and repair shop are excellent. Stop by and we can set you up with the perfect bike. Local trail maps and rides available.
Jamestown Gold Panning
209-984-4038
17712 Harvard Mine Rd.
Jamestown 95327
http://www.jamestowngoldpanning.com
Learn to pan for gold in the heart of the Mother Lode! Learn gold panning on our claim located in the historic Harvard Mine District of Jamestown, California. Pan on the gold rich Woods Creek. Our private claim has not been mined by the public in over 100 years. Gold pan in California, the birthplace of the 1849 gold rush, right in the heart of gold country. Just a 5 mile detour on the way to or from Yosemite National Park.
Murphys Winery Bike Tour
Length: ¼ to 14 miles Surface: Asphalt
Climbing: Zero to 800 feet
Start: Murphys Park
Head West on Algiers to Main Street. Be sure to stop by Malvadino and Zucca Mountain Tasting rooms. Take a left onto Main Street and head over to Black Sheep Winery. From there, go back South on Main and hit Twisted Oak Winery, Milliaire, Domaine Becquet and French Hill. You may also stop at the Stevenot Tasting Room downtown, but if you’re more ambitious, head west on Sheep Ranch Road. You’ll do a little climbing on this scenic route into San Domingo Valley where Stevenot Winery is nestled in the canyon. As you head into the canyon, just remember you’ll be climbing back out!
From Murphys Park, you may want to head south on Algiers and then take a left onto Six Mile Road. Go about 1 mile to Ironstone Vineyards. It’s just a slight climb and evens out at the top. Grab lunch at their fabulous deli! Upon leaving you can either take the easy ride back into Murphys or extend your ride: Coming out of the Ironstone parking lot go right. The asphalt will soon turn to gravel. Meander down this pretty road and you will soon overlook Gerber Vineyards. Stop at the quaint tasting room and learn about Laraine Wines. Continue on Six mile Road and make a left onto Highway 4. Ride the highway back to Murphys, but don’t miss Chatom Vineyards in Douglas Flat – it’s right on the way!
Highlights: History, Food, Wine and Spectacular Scenery.
Natural Bridges Hike
This beautiful two-mile round trip hike will lead you to spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek. Getting There: Highway 4 to Parrots Ferry Road. Go about 4 miles and park at the marked trail head.
The Big Loop
Angels Camp to Murphys and back to Angels Camp.
Length: 20 miles
Surface: 90% Asphalt; 10% Graded Dirt
Climbing: Approximately 1600 feet
Road or Mountain Bike
Start: Dogtown Road in Angels Camp. Go about 6 miles to San Domingo Road. Follow San Domingo Road to Sheep Ranch Road, about 4 miles. Turn Right onto Sheep Ranch and you’ll climb into Murphys. You may return to Angels Camp via Murphys Grade Road by taking a right or take a left and return to Angels Camp via Highway 4 (this is the safer alternative).
Highlights: Rural route so very low traffic, Stevenot Winery, Mercer Caverns, Historic downtown Murphys, beautiful scenery and photo ops.
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