There’s no doubt that Tuolumne County is best explored by car. Trailheads to mirror-clear alpine lakes unfurl along pine-studded highways, leading to quaint mountain outposts. Follow this 10- day itinerary to discover the best of this region from the road.
DAY ONE
GROVELAND
Make your base in Gold Rush town Groveland, which springs from the pines along Highway 120. It’s the perfect primer for the Old West history to come: prospectors struck gold here in the mid-19th century and the main street