Pine Ridge Guidebook
Water Recreation
Sly Park Recreation area offers something for everyone! Jenkinson Lake provides opportunities to swim, fish, water ski or take part in a variety of paddle sports activities and rentals.
The lake is surrounded by over nine miles of trails that accommodate hikers, bikers and horses. The trail system winds through thick forested areas and open meadows while closely following the lake shore around the entire perimeter. If relaxing in the shade is your ideal activity, there are a variety of day-use areas excellent picnic or cookout locations.
https://www.eid.org/recreation/sly-park-recreation-area-spra-at-jenkinson-lake
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Sly Park Recreation Area
4771 Sly Park RdSly Park Recreation area offers something for everyone! Jenkinson Lake provides opportunities to swim, fish, water ski or take part in a variety of paddle sports activities and rentals.
The lake is surrounded by over nine miles of trails that accommodate hikers, bikers and horses. The trail system winds through thick forested areas and open meadows while closely following the lake shore around the entire perimeter. If relaxing in the shade is your ideal activity, there are a variety of day-use areas excellent picnic or cookout locations.
https://www.eid.org/recreation/sly-park-recreation-area-spra-at-jenkinson-lake
The American River as it flows through El Dorado County offers an unforgettable experience to water lovers, aged 7 to 75! The South Fork is California’s most famous whitewater river.
Both the upper and lower sections of the South Fork American River promise great rapids and gorgeous scenery. The upper section of the American River quickly becomes a rollicking ride over countless rapids such as Meat-grinder, Racehorse, Triple Threat, and the infamous Troublemaker. South Fork is an intermediate Class III adventure that’s appreciated by rafters of any age and skill level. Visit https://visit-eldorado.com/whitewater-rafting/
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South Fork American River
The American River as it flows through El Dorado County offers an unforgettable experience to water lovers, aged 7 to 75! The South Fork is California’s most famous whitewater river.
Both the upper and lower sections of the South Fork American River promise great rapids and gorgeous scenery. The upper section of the American River quickly becomes a rollicking ride over countless rapids such as Meat-grinder, Racehorse, Triple Threat, and the infamous Troublemaker. South Fork is an intermediate Class III adventure that’s appreciated by rafters of any age and skill level. Visit https://visit-eldorado.com/whitewater-rafting/
Family Activities
From September through November, Apple Hill is a popular local destination. Enjoy you-pick farms and pumpkin patches, wineries, seasonal food and bakeries, and Christmas tree farms. Visit https://applehill.com/
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Apple Hill
2952 Carson RdFrom September through November, Apple Hill is a popular local destination. Enjoy you-pick farms and pumpkin patches, wineries, seasonal food and bakeries, and Christmas tree farms. Visit https://applehill.com/
Learn how to pan for gold by taking a 15-minute lesson, then spend the next half hour panning the troughs looking for garnets, fools gold, and real gold flakes! The park also allows you to try your hands at panning for gold in the American River.
Take the guided walking Gold Discovery Tour and hear the story of the Coloma Valley and the history of the California Gold Rush. The location also features a 19th-century Sutter’s Mill where you can learn about gold mining in California and several interpretive exhibits that explore what life was like back in the gold rush era.
Visit https://visit-eldorado.com/activity/marshall-gold-discovery-state-historic-park-2/
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Back StLearn how to pan for gold by taking a 15-minute lesson, then spend the next half hour panning the troughs looking for garnets, fools gold, and real gold flakes! The park also allows you to try your hands at panning for gold in the American River.
Take the guided walking Gold Discovery Tour and hear the story of the Coloma Valley and the history of the California Gold Rush. The location also features a 19th-century Sutter’s Mill where you can learn about gold mining in California and several interpretive exhibits that explore what life was like back in the gold rush era.
Visit https://visit-eldorado.com/activity/marshall-gold-discovery-state-historic-park-2/
Saluti Equestrian Center provides horseback riding experiences along with unique horseback and wine tasting tours. Discover a variety of opportunities, including:
– VIP Trail Rides
– Horse Rides and Wine Tasting
– Lessons
– Kids Camps
– Wine Tasting
– Pony Rides
Saluti Equestrian Center
Saluti Equestrian Center provides horseback riding experiences along with unique horseback and wine tasting tours. Discover a variety of opportunities, including:
– VIP Trail Rides
– Horse Rides and Wine Tasting
– Lessons
– Kids Camps
– Wine Tasting
– Pony Rides
Wineries & Breweries
Visit the El Dorado Ale Trail
https://visit-eldorado.com/craft-breweries/
The El Dorado wine region has attracted attention from critics and consumers around California and beyond for a good reason. The region now has more than 2,000 acres of vines at the highest elevations in the state and 70+ award-winning wineries. Visit https://visit-eldorado.com/wine/
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El Dorado County Wine Country
The El Dorado wine region has attracted attention from critics and consumers around California and beyond for a good reason. The region now has more than 2,000 acres of vines at the highest elevations in the state and 70+ award-winning wineries. Visit https://visit-eldorado.com/wine/
Hwy 50 Brewery is a friendly gathering place to enjoy great beer. Enjoy rotating taps, brick oven pizza, occasional live music and a big outdoor patio with amazing views.
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Hwy 50 Brewery
3544 Carson RdHwy 50 Brewery is a friendly gathering place to enjoy great beer. Enjoy rotating taps, brick oven pizza, occasional live music and a big outdoor patio with amazing views.
Golf
Carved through towering stands of pine, cedar, and madrone, the golf course offers some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere. This is a truly championship course offering breathtaking views, full of wildlife and the wonders of nature. http://www.applemountaingolfresort.com/
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Apple Mountain Golf Resort
3455 Carson RdCarved through towering stands of pine, cedar, and madrone, the golf course offers some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere. This is a truly championship course offering breathtaking views, full of wildlife and the wonders of nature. http://www.applemountaingolfresort.com/
Food scene
From diners to fine dining, visit https://visit-eldorado.com/dining/ for the latest recommendations.
Historic Pollock Pines eatery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Sportsman's Hall station
Historic Pollock Pines eatery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Local Pollock Pines diner with simple, hearty food. Great for breakfast.
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C&T's Restaurant LLC
6454 Pony Express TrailLocal Pollock Pines diner with simple, hearty food. Great for breakfast.
Southfork 1848 | Eatery & Bakeshop
6151 Pony Express TrailThe baked goods, especially the lemon blueberry muffins!
The Ring of Fire BBQ
OMG the brisket.