Guidebook for Woodfords
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The facility is very basic but clean and well maintained. Although the pools, one hot for soaking and one warm for swimming, are surrounded by a wood fence, your attention will be on the peaks above.
35 locals recommend
Grover Hot Springs State Park
3415 Hot Springs RdThe facility is very basic but clean and well maintained. Although the pools, one hot for soaking and one warm for swimming, are surrounded by a wood fence, your attention will be on the peaks above.
A sort of secret little spot with public and free tennis court and disc-golf course.
Turtle Rock County Park
17300 CA-89A sort of secret little spot with public and free tennis court and disc-golf course.
East Fork Carson River
Very accessible for fishing.
Wow. This is a great spot year round. Although designated for snowmobiles, there's enough room and respect for xc skiers too. In summer, it's a fave for cyclists. I like walking along the stream.
Hope Valley SNO-PARK
Wow. This is a great spot year round. Although designated for snowmobiles, there's enough room and respect for xc skiers too. In summer, it's a fave for cyclists. I like walking along the stream.
Several peaks above 10,000ft, meadows and hidden meadows, streams and hidden streams. Walk, fish, ski, snowshoe or catch a dog sled ride.
18 locals recommend
Hope Valley
Several peaks above 10,000ft, meadows and hidden meadows, streams and hidden streams. Walk, fish, ski, snowshoe or catch a dog sled ride.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows DrFamily friendly, great snow. Fewer people.
Heavenly Ski Resort
3860 Saddle RoadLake view skiing. And it is "the" lake.
Shopping
The last owner dreamed of having a general store long before he found this one. We all miss him but you can still find a decent bottle of wine or a great pocket knife, and many other necessities.
6 locals recommend
Markleeville General Store
14799 CA-89The last owner dreamed of having a general store long before he found this one. We all miss him but you can still find a decent bottle of wine or a great pocket knife, and many other necessities.
Entertainment & Activities
Just minutes away, there are a variety of hikes available. One interpretive trail which is great for kids. From 30 minutes to 2 hours or more.
Indian Creek Reservoir
Just minutes away, there are a variety of hikes available. One interpretive trail which is great for kids. From 30 minutes to 2 hours or more.
Wifi spot, outdoor grassy area with play structure, overlooking Markleeville Creek where kids can fish or bring their bikes and ride around "town" . Stop in at the deli for an ice-cream.
Alpine County Library
270 Laramie StWifi spot, outdoor grassy area with play structure, overlooking Markleeville Creek where kids can fish or bring their bikes and ride around "town" . Stop in at the deli for an ice-cream.
Sightseeing
Perched on the hill above town, this little museum is a surprisingly nice collection. Ever see a Basque sheepherders outdoor oven? You can here.
Alpine County Museum
Perched on the hill above town, this little museum is a surprisingly nice collection. Ever see a Basque sheepherders outdoor oven? You can here.