Mother Lode Run Oct 4 -10, 2025

6 nights, 7 days
Golden Chain Highway – Ca SR 49
“Thar’s GOLD in them thar hills!”

49er Gold Miners

DRAFT ITINERARY:

  1. Day 1 (10/4) Saturday:  Long Drive…Simi V. To Placerville Interstate 5. Destination: Best Western Plus Placerville Inn (2 Nights).
  2. Day 2 (10/5) Sunday:  Explore Gold Rush Towns Along Hwy 49 –  Grass Valley (Farmers Market), Nevada City, Placerville
  3. Day 3 (10/6) Monday:  Head South Along 49. Explore Gold Rush Towns. Destination:  Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel (2 Nights)
  4. Day 4 (10/7)  Tuesday: Explore Gold Rush Towns – Local Wineries Near Amador City?
  5. Day 5  (10/8) Wednesday:  Head South Along 49. Explore Gold Rush Towns. Destination: Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Hotel (2 Nights)
  6. Day 6 (10/9) Thursday:  Visit Yosemite N.P.
  7.  Day 7 (10/10) Friday:  Head Home: Lunch At Harris Ranch Along Interstate 5.
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