May 16, 2012

New Melones Lake/Bureau of Reclamation

new melones lake

12,500 acre-lake with camping, day-use, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing. 305 campsites and 2 group camps reservable year round. Coin-op showers, no hook ups. Entrance gates open 4:00am to 11:00pm(Winter 9:00pm) Boat launch, day use, trails. Interpretive programs. Visitor Center and Museum.

Sierra Nevada Adventure Company

SNAC Arnold is on your way to your favorite hiking destination and stocks backpacking gear, daypacks, maps and anything you might need to explore the back country. Stop by on your way up the hill and we’ll point you in the right direction. Open daily 10-6.

The Big Loop

Angels Camp to Murphys and back to Angels Camp. Length: 20 milesSurface: 90% Asphalt; 10% Graded DirtClimbing: Approximately 1600 feetRoad or Mountain Bike Start: Dogtown Road in Angels Camp. Go about 6 miles to San Domingo Road. Follow San Domingo Road to Sheep Ranch Road, about 4 miles. Turn Right onto Sheep Ranch and you’ll [...]