Near Bear Valley lies Ebbetts Pass, which is perfect for horseback riding. There are miles and miles of dirt roads and wilderness trails, that crisscross the Ebbetts Pass region. There is a big variety of trails for horseback riders to choose, like from gentle, amble level dirt roads to scrambles up, steep mountain terrain, which can be really challenging.
One of the most popular Equestrian Trails is Arnold Rim Trail, a 10.5 mi/16.9 km trail, which starts at White Pines Lake, west to Sheep Ranch Road, near Avery. It makes a great ride for equestrians and follows San Antonio Creek, crossing from the north side to the south, approximately 2.5 mi/4 km south of White Pines Lake. Another path is Black Springs to Cabbage Patch, an 11 mi/17.7 km, one way route with only several hundred feet elevation.
When you reach 6700 ft/2042 m in elevation, the road is open even in mid May. Hermit Valley to Blue Lakes is another trail, which is an about 7 mi/11.3 km, one way ride on dirt road. The trail climbs up approximately 800 ft/244 m out of Hermit Valley and then easy drops to cross Deer Creek, at about 4 mi/6.4 km before climbing another 600 ft/183 m to Blue Lakes. Pacific Valley to Highland Lakes is a 10 mi/16 km, one way trail that climbs up to Highland Lakes.
It starts at the Pacific Valley and ends at Blue Lakes. Another trail is Arnot Peak Loop, a 15 mi/24.1 km loop that starts at Arnot Peak, it takes you out along the Pacific Crest Trail and then into the Disaster Creek watershed, right before climbing back to Highland Lakes.
When you reach the summit near Golden Canyon, stop for a while and admire the breathtaking panoramic view. Last, Wolf Creek to Bull Lake is an 8.5 mi/13.7 km trail to Bull Lakes, that climbs from 6400 to 8800 ft/1951 to 2682 m near the lake.
The Sunshine Coast is a well-known coastal tourism route, stretching from Tsitsikamma to East London In the Eastern Cape. Endowed with rivers, subtropical forests, lakes and lagoons, the Sunshine Coast is an irresistable temptation for everyone.
Mossel Bay is a beautiful coast, located in between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, at 400 km/248 mi of distance both ways. It is surrounded by the sunbathed peninsula and the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. It offers a mild climate all year round making it a perfect winter break destination.The weather is influenced by the Aghulas current of the Indian Ocean and by the presence of the Outeniqua mountains.
Mammoth Lakes is located near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State Line, 9 mi/14.5 km northwest of Mount Morrison, at an elevation of 7880 ft/2402 m, Mono County, California, USA.
Vézelay is a commune, located in the Yonne department in Burgundy, north-central France. It is a defendable hill town, famous for its Vézelay Abbey. The whole town along with its famous 11th century Romanesque Basilica of St. Magdelene are designated by UNESCO as World Heritage sites.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Maasai Mara covers about 1500 km²/579.15 mi² and consists of gently rolling hills, acacia and woodland trees, watered by the Mara and Talek rivers. Landscape at the Mara is stunningly free and abundantly rich in wildlife, allowing for magnificent viewing while horseback riding across a unique and out of common African setting.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Sugar Bowl ski resort is a ski area in northern Placer County, near Norden, along Donner Pass of Sierra Nevada, at about 46 mi/74 km from Reno on Interstate 80, California, USA. The resort was opened on the 15th of December 1939.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year round resort in Kirkwood, south of Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California, USA. Kirkwood is at 33 mi/53 km south of South Lake Tahoe, on State Route 88 and it is surrounded by El Dorado National Forest.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
