Pauline & Lee’s Oakhurst guidebook
Great Outdoors
Bass Lake is a short drive from the cottage and is the perfect place to go for a dip and escape the heat during the warmer months.
It gets especially busy in the summer, so try to get there early to claim a spot. Don't forget sunscreen!
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Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a short drive from the cottage and is the perfect place to go for a dip and escape the heat during the warmer months.
It gets especially busy in the summer, so try to get there early to claim a spot. Don't forget sunscreen!
Yosemite - one of the most iconic national parks in the nation -needs no introduction.
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Parque Nacional de Yosemite
Yosemite - one of the most iconic national parks in the nation -needs no introduction.
The 3.7-mile-long trail is within walking distance of State Highway 41, four miles north of Oakhurst. There are trailheads at each end and one in the middle, allowing a choice of travel patterns.
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveThe 3.7-mile-long trail is within walking distance of State Highway 41, four miles north of Oakhurst. There are trailheads at each end and one in the middle, allowing a choice of travel patterns.
Shadow of Giants Trail is located in the Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias, this one-mile long, self-guided trail features interpretive signs exploring the history and surroundings of this giant sequoia community. More than one hundred sequoias are located within the grove.
Check on fs.usda.gov to make sure the area is open before visiting.
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Shadow of the Giants National Recreational Trail
6S90Shadow of Giants Trail is located in the Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias, this one-mile long, self-guided trail features interpretive signs exploring the history and surroundings of this giant sequoia community. More than one hundred sequoias are located within the grove.
Check on fs.usda.gov to make sure the area is open before visiting.
Goat Mountain Lookout via Goat Mountain Trail is a 9.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September.
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Goat Mountain Trail
Teaford Saddle RoadGoat Mountain Lookout via Goat Mountain Trail is a 9.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September.
The Way of the Mono trail is 0.6 miles long. This self guided loop trail is easy and offers a view of Bass Lake and the mountains.
Mono Trail at Bass Lake
39943 Rd 222The Way of the Mono trail is 0.6 miles long. This self guided loop trail is easy and offers a view of Bass Lake and the mountains.
Mammoth Pool Reservoir is located on the San Joaquin River. The mountains that surround the reservoir form a steep narrow valley. The lake is 5 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and is open to camping, swimming, fishing, boating and hiking from mid-June until winter snow closes the road, usually in November.
Mammoth Pool Reservoir
Mammoth Pool Reservoir is located on the San Joaquin River. The mountains that surround the reservoir form a steep narrow valley. The lake is 5 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and is open to camping, swimming, fishing, boating and hiking from mid-June until winter snow closes the road, usually in November.
Shuteye Peak Trail is 13.3 miles long. This route is primarily for off road driving but it is possible to hike it as well.
Best suited for vehicles with 4WD and high clearance.
Shuteye Peak
Shuteye Peak Trail is 13.3 miles long. This route is primarily for off road driving but it is possible to hike it as well.
Best suited for vehicles with 4WD and high clearance.
Local Eateries
El Cid is a Mexican joint on the way to Yosemite from the cottage. They serve strong margaritas!
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El Cid
41939 CA-41El Cid is a Mexican joint on the way to Yosemite from the cottage. They serve strong margaritas!
The Forks Resort serves American food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) sits across from Bass Lake. Parking is easy.
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The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222The Forks Resort serves American food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) sits across from Bass Lake. Parking is easy.
Pete's Place is a local fast food restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Pete's Place
40093 CA-41Pete's Place is a local fast food restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Local coffee shop if you're looking for something other than Starbucks or Peet's
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The Cool Bean Cafe
40120 CA-41Local coffee shop if you're looking for something other than Starbucks or Peet's
From the business:
As the signature restaurant of The Pines Resort, Ducey's on the Lake overlooking beautiful Bass Lake, near Yosemite National Park, is one of Central California's most respected dining establishment. Reflecting the warmth and style of a refined mountain lodge upscale casual restaurant, Ducey's on the Lake has a long history. Ducey's menu appeals to all tastes - welcoming lighter appetites, families as well as sophisticated palates and special occasion dining at The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, CA. For a more casual fare, Ducey's Bar and Grill is popular for its signature sandwiches and burgers, battered-cod fish and chips, fresh and healthy salads and fish tacos.
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Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrFrom the business:
As the signature restaurant of The Pines Resort, Ducey's on the Lake overlooking beautiful Bass Lake, near Yosemite National Park, is one of Central California's most respected dining establishment. Reflecting the warmth and style of a refined mountain lodge upscale casual restaurant, Ducey's on the Lake has a long history. Ducey's menu appeals to all tastes - welcoming lighter appetites, families as well as sophisticated palates and special occasion dining at The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, CA. For a more casual fare, Ducey's Bar and Grill is popular for its signature sandwiches and burgers, battered-cod fish and chips, fresh and healthy salads and fish tacos.
From the business:
Miller's Landing Resort offers cabin rentals with great lake views, the best selection of boat rentals on Bass Lake, a restaurant with delicious choices including the famous Miller Burger, an ice cream fountain, convenience store, public showers & laundromat.
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Miller's Landing Resort
From the business:
Miller's Landing Resort offers cabin rentals with great lake views, the best selection of boat rentals on Bass Lake, a restaurant with delicious choices including the famous Miller Burger, an ice cream fountain, convenience store, public showers & laundromat.
A local gastropub with good beers and burgers.
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Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise Dr A local gastropub with good beers and burgers.
Local Shopping
If you go through Mariposa, stop at Mariposa Coffee Company for some beans. It's family-owned, they roast their own coffee, and there are so many varieties. They also have hot cocoa and chocolate-covered espresso beans.
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Mariposa Coffee Company
2945 CA-49If you go through Mariposa, stop at Mariposa Coffee Company for some beans. It's family-owned, they roast their own coffee, and there are so many varieties. They also have hot cocoa and chocolate-covered espresso beans.
New Community United Methodist
49223 Rd 426They have a thrift store!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has the cheapest gas in town
If you're traveling north on Route 41 to get to Oakhurst, stop at Chukchansi for the cheapest gas in town