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April Events in Tuolumne County

Greetings Gold Country! Spring has sprung and fun events are happening in and around Tuolumne County! Come out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine and social events! Below you will find some April in Tuolumne County.

While you are at it, come in and see us every other weekend for an Open House at Mill Villa Estates starting April 29th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and see our lovely new homes!

All Aboard For Family Fun In the Gold Country!April 23, 2023 12:00 PM

Railtown

Railtown 1897 SHP and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are pleased to welcome guests aboard the historic Sierra Railway. Ride behind a historic steam or diesel locomotive on a train trip through California’s scenic Gold Country. Your 6-mile, 45-minute roundtrip train ride will take you past the water tower from Petticoat Junction and transport you from the backyards of Jamestown to the rugged hillsides of California’s Mother Lode country. After your ride, explore the historic grounds, tour the Roundhouse, have a picnic, and spend the day in the beauty of California’s Gold Country.

Days and Hours of Operation

April through September:
Saturdays and Sundays
10:30a.m. 12:00p.m. 1:30p.m. & 3:00p.m.

Ticket Pricing InformationTickets are sold per person. Please select the appropriate quantity of tickets you need for each age range of passengers. 

Coach Class:

  • Adults: $20
  • Youth (6-17): $15
  • Child (5 & Under): Free
  • Members: Free

All train tickets include park admission.

Members ride free or at reduced cost based on their membership level. Trains will generally be pulled by the 1265 diesel locomotive. Motive power is subject to change without notice. All sales are final.

Red Hills Ramble – Saturday, April 29 – Sunday, April 30

Red Hills Ramble

The Red Hills Ramble is a Running race in Tuolumne, California consisting of a 10K Trail Run and 15K and 30K. This race, only about 35 minutes outside of Oakdale, runs through the scenic foothills. We will have three distances: a 10k, a 15k and a 30k. This race will feature both technical single track and wide fire roads with plenty of elevation change.
A Portion of the Proceeds raised will support our favorite local non profit, the Center for Human Services.

Find more info here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Tuolumne/redhillsramble

Table Mountain Hike + Yoga + Sound + Healing Meditation – Saturday, April 29, 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Table Mountain Hike

Get grounded in nature, move with yoga, heal with meditation, become centered with sound bowls. Enjoy a spring afternoon hike to Table Mountain in Jamestown, CA. Hike to the top and enjoy magnificent views while we practice yoga, sound bath, and healing meditation with your hosts, Stephanie, Kim, and Corrina.

What to Bring: Bring a yoga mat, sunscreen/hat and water.

Hike Info: This 3.8 mile out and back hike is moderately difficult with an elevation change of 610′. It gets a little steep towards the top. Wear sturdy shoes.

Trailhead Info: Please drive in past the first gate on Shell Road (Jamestown, CA). Do not park in front of houses, as this is private land. You may park off road along the dirt road between first and second gate. You may also park between the second gate and the restroom. Please follow trail markers as the trail is surrounded by private land. Find the itinerary of events and more info here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tuolumne-table-mountain#:~:text=Overview

Learn more about the hike, our awesome offerings, itinerary, and meeting place on our Facebook Event Page or text Kim at 909-647-6896. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful weather and gorgeous wildflowers in a lovely Gold Country Spring! We hope to see you soon!

About Mill Villa Estates

Mill Villa Estates is a 55+ manufactured home community that is nestled in the foothills of central California with picturesque views of mountains, and is located between historic Jamestown & Sonora, dining and great shopping. Local recreation includes Tuolumne Meadow, Columbia State Historic Park, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, and Black Oak Casino. With great outdoor adventures, great food and drink, you will never run out of things to do here. Our amenities include a clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

For more information about Mill Villa Estates, visit our website: millvillaipgliving.com. You can contact us at [email protected] or (209) 533-3151. We are excited to welcome new residents in to our beautiful community in Jamestown, California.

About Investment Property Group

IPG is a private real estate investment and management company based in Park City, Utah with offices in California, Minnesota, and Oregon. We own and operate more than 150 Manufactured Home, Multifamily and RV communities throughout the United States. We strive to build a successful business in assisting our residents find a place to call home and offering them the best in class service.

You can find additional information on Investment Property Group at ipgliving.com.