Nestled in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains, Arnold, California, offers...
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Reconnect with nature
Tucked within lush forest, on the edge of 8,500 acres of Stanislaus National Forest lands, at 4,000 foot elevation, Arnold, CA is your gateway to giant sequoias, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, white water rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, and wine tasting. Did we mention Arnold is closer to the Bay Area than Tahoe?
Arnold, CA Activities
Mountain Biking
An array of exhilarating mountain biking experiences for riders of all levels can be found near Arnold.
Rock Climbing
The granite rock formations around Bear Valley offer many epic climbs for all experience levels.
Whiskey Tasting
Hinterhaus Distilling is an award-winning craft distillery and tasting room located in Arnold, California.
Wine Tasting
Over two dozen wineries are all within strolling distance on Murphy's charming, historic, Main street.
Skiing/Snowboarding
If you want to hit two mountains in a weekend, Bear Valley Ski Resort is 30 minutes from Arnold, and Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is only an hour and a half away.
Sledding/Tubing
You can venture to Bear Valley's Snow Park for sledding and tubing, or keep it simple and sled down Arnold's Haven's hill.
Snowshoeing
Bear Valley's Snow Park and Stanislaus National Forest trails offer great scenic snowshoeing trails.
Cross-country skiing
We recommend the Bear Valley Snow Park across from Bear Valley Village for some of the best cross-country skiing in the area.
Hiking
Take your pick. Arnold Rim Trail, North Grove Trail, South Grove Trail, Sourgrass Recreation Area, or Pacific Crest Trail. All are epic hikes.
Kayaking/Paddleboarding
Kayak the Stanislaus or paddleboard White Pines Lake or swim in Lake Alpine or float in Utica or Spicer Meadows Reservoir.
White Water Rafting
During spring, the mountain snow melts, flooding the Stanislaus River with category IV rafting adventures.
Fishing
Whether you're a fly fisher, bobber fisher, or troller, Arnold has a nearby fishing hole that caters to all, offering trout, bass and even salmon.
Snowmobiling
Rent a snowmobile at Bear Valley and explore groomed trails throughout the Stanislaus National Forest, floating on white powder as you capture views of Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir and more.
Fat-Tire Snow Bikes
Hit the groomed trails at Bear Valley's snow park or ride around Bear Valley Village.
ATV/Dirt Bike Trails
Kick up dirt on the Interface OHV Area near Arnold - a dedicated trail head for motorized vehicles.
Golfing
Sequoia Woods Country Club is in Arnold, while Forest Meadows Golf Course is down the hill in Murphys, less than 15 mins from Arnold, and Twain Harte Golf Club is 50 minutes away.
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