Try the Barrett Lake Jeep trail - unlike the 'Con you can do it in a day
it can be done in a day but the trailhead has no bypass and its a bit too difficult for a nearly stock Jeep. unless you have a damn good spotter and dont mind a good bit of body damage then go for it but even then itll be quite hard to get anything near stock to get over that part. the rest of it is a bit better though.
Just got back from the Lakes Basin Recreation Area- only a couple of hours from Sacramento. Lots of trails, from scenic to difficult. Great in October-- not too crowded and great fall foliage.
Ya PC is pretty fun i haven't been out there since they've expanded. Anyone been out there since then?