Discover Gold Country

Make Knowles Hill your home base as you explore the heart of California’s Gold Country.
From historic streets to high mountain lakes, everything starts just minutes from our door.

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Trails & Fresh Air

Need a morning stretch or an all-day hike? Dragoon Gulch Trail begins just blocks away. For mountain air and alpine lakes, head up Highway 108 or take a scenic drive to Pinecrest.

Visit Tuolumne County – Outdoor Recreation

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Stroll, Shop & Step Back in Time

Walk from Knowles Hill into downtown Sonora for boutique shops, art galleries, and local eats. A short drive brings you to Columbia’s preserved Gold Rush town or Jamestown’s vintage trains at Railtown 1897.

Visit Tuolumne County – Attractions

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Sip & Savor

Wind down with a glass of wine from Inner Sanctum or Gianelli, both local favorites. Downtown Sonora’s dining scene offers options from wood-fired pizza to seasonal small plates—all walkable from Knowles Hill.

Wine and Cider Tasting and Breweries
Restaurants in Sonora

A panoramic view of Yosemite National Park at sunset, showing Half Dome, mountain ranges, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks under a colorful sky.

Day Trips

Use Knowles Hill as your jumping-off point. Yosemite is close enough for a full-day trip. Or wander to Murphys, Big Trees State Park, or up Sonora Pass—one of the most scenic routes in the Sierra.

Visit Historic Towns
Explore Yosemite