10 Hiking Essentials – Calaveras County Outdoor Adventure
Some of the best California mountain and road biking can be found in Calaveras County. Easy flat terrain to steeper more challenging mountain bike trails are available for mountain bikers of all experience levels. Scenic California hiking – from easy day hikes to backpacking excursions can also be found in Calaveras County. Within Stanislaus National Forest and Calaveras Big Trees State Park are numerous campgrounds, easily accessible for hikers and backpackers. Trail maps are available at the Calaveras Visitors Center in Angels Camp or you may view them here.
In Calaveras County, spring break means casting a line into glassy lakes at sunrise, wandering through blooming foothill trails, and exploring Gold Rush towns that spark every child’s imagination. It’s an easy, unplugged escape where families reconnect in the fresh mountain air and turn simple outdoor moments into lifelong traditions.
In Calaveras County, spring break means casting a line into glassy lakes at sunrise, wandering through blooming foothill trails, and exploring Gold Rush towns that spark every child’s imagination. It’s an easy, unplugged escape where families reconnect in the fresh mountain air and turn simple outdoor moments into lifelong traditions.
Discover why Calaveras County is the ultimate winter playground in 2026 – where snowy adventures, cozy mountain towns, and uncrowded charm come together.
Discover why Calaveras County is the ultimate winter playground in 2026 - where snowy adventures, cozy mountain towns, and uncrowded charm come together.
Fall hikes in Calaveras feed the mind, body, and soul with gorgeous autumn colors, fresh air, and reconnecting with nature. Read on for a few ideas to start your next Calaveras adventure!
Fall hikes in Calaveras feed the mind, body, and soul with gorgeous autumn colors, fresh air, and reconnecting with nature. Read on for a few ideas to start your next Calaveras adventure!
Some of the best hiking in the county is closer than you might realize. Hidden between Hathaway Pines and Arnold just off of Hwy. 4 you’ll find the Arnold Rim Trail (ART), a 17.5 mile trail system for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Some of the best hiking in the county is closer than you might realize. Hidden between Hathaway Pines and Arnold just off of Hwy. 4 you'll find the Arnold Rim Trail (ART), a 17.5 mile trail system for hiking, biking and horseback riding.