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.
Torres del Paine is located in Southern Patagonia and is one of the numerous spectacular national parks in Chile. It was created in 1959 and UNESCO has listed the location as a Biosphere Reserve since 1978. This place is a wonder land for nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
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.
Torres del Paine is located in Southern Patagonia and is one of the numerous spectacular national parks in Chile. It was created in 1959 and UNESCO has listed the location as a Biosphere Reserve since 1978. This place is a wonder land for nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
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.
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.
Torres del Paine is located in Southern Patagonia and is one of the numerous spectacular national parks in Chile. It was created in 1959 and UNESCO has listed the location as a Biosphere Reserve since 1978. This place is a wonder land for nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
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.
Tamarack Lodge Resort is located in Mammoth Lakes, near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State line Mono County, California, USA.
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.
South Lake Tahoe is located on the California–Nevada border, El Dorado County, California, USA.
Squaw Valley Ski Resort is located in Olympic Valley, California, USA. It is one of the largest ski areas in the US after Heavenly and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
The ''Merrell Down & Dirty Obstacles'' race, presented by Subaru, takes place on November 2nd 2014 in Sacramento. This big one-day event is addressed to everybody and tests ones limits and endurance.
