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Top family-friendly hiking trails in El Dorado County, CA
6921 Mt Murphy Rd
Coloma, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Whether you’re pushing a stroller, or just beginning your love of the great outdoors, you’ll love these hikes. Consider them Mother Nature’s gift to you.
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El Dorado Trail in Placerville
Placerville, CA
Enjoy miles of paved Class I Bike Path in Placerville along the El Dorado Trail. The paved trail goes from Camino to Historic Main Street in Placerville where you can easily hop off the trail to explore the historical buildings and charms of a charming, genuine gold rush town.
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Dave Moore Nature Area
CA-49
El Dorado County, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The loop trail is about a mile long, half of that is constructed to be fully accessible to people with wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers, and leads to the South Fork of the American River.
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Vikingsholm Castle
CA-89
Tahoma, CA
Monday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Located at Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm is a short hike, it is considered strenuous (though some would argue that the views of Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm are worth it!).
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Tallac Historic Site & Vahalla
1 Heritage Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tallac Historic Site and Valhalla These two lakefront sites were once the summer retreat for some of San Francisco’s most elite families. Today you can explore the site’s remaining buildings, which are open from June through September, and learn about this bygone era or just meander along the scenic trails and enjoy the trees, fresh air, and views of Lake Tahoe.