Trails: There are about 38 km (22 miles) of ungroomed trails are available for cross-country skiing near the Dodge Ridge Ski Resort in the Stanislaus National Forest. Two trails totalling 5 miles are rated Easy, nine trails (16 miles) Intermediate and three trails Most Difficult. The trails are usually patrolled on weekends by the Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol.
Note: The ski area is indicated in the wrong location on our map. It should actually be close to CA18. Trail fees: No charge Tel: Dodge Ridge Ski Resort 209-965-3474
Snow report: Conditions are occasionally posted on the Pinecrest Nordic site Nearest town: Pinecrest, CA Web site:Dodge Ridge | Stanislaus National Forest | Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol Trail map: Available on the Pinecrest Nordic website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoes may be available at Dodge Ridge. Call ahead Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Alpine skiing, snowshoeing, telemarking Facilities: Day lodge, cafeteria, warming hut, vault toilet Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Sonora has several hotels, inns and other accommodations. There a few resorts and inns nearby. Tourism info:Tuolumne County Tourism Weather forecast:Pinecrest Location of trails: Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is about 30 miles northeast of Sonora, just off Highway 108 near the town of Pinecrest. There are two trailheads to the nordic trails: Crabtree (near the junction of Dodge Ridge Road and Dodge Ridge Loop) and Gooseberry (farther up Dodge Ridge Loop). Check the road conditions at CalTrans or 1-800-427-7623. Map of local region:Dodge Ridge area
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