Dave Moore Nature Area

Dogs on leashes are allowed on several of the trails in this state park. Lots of history, with signage detailing the area's history, all on well-maintained pathways. Along Highway 49, there's a true gem.

The El Dorado Trail - Forni Rd to Missouri Flat Rd Segment is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a nationwide network of trails from abandoned rail lines and connecting corridors. This "rail-trail," which was once an abandoned railroad line, is now a terrific spot to walk Petzooie in Placerville! The map below shows a parking place with easy access to the Forni Rd to Missouri Flat Rd segment of the El Dorado Trail.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to establish a countrywide network of trails from former rail lines and linking corridors, supports the El Dorado Trail, which is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by the group. This "rail-trail," which was once an abandoned railroad line, is now a terrific spot to walk Petzooie in El Dorado! A parking lot with easy access to the El Dorado Trail is shown on the map below.

At Ashford Park, there is a new Ashley Memorial Dog Park with a separate little dog section. There are plans in the pipeline to build an agility area as well as a pond.

Bring your dog to this charming Auburn public park to play off-leash.

In a specified part of this park, located on Creekside Drive, dogs are allowed to play off-leash.