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Calaveras County offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide variety of hiking, biking and equestrian trails from gentle rolling foothills strolls to strenuous up country alpine hikes. Below are some trail maps and/or website links to local hiking and biking. See spectacular mountain vistas, beautiful lakeside views, impressive giant sequoia trees, and incredible varieties of wildflowers. Links … Continued
Richard and Allison Contreras started Gateway Adventure Co. to share their love for all things outdoors with their friends, family, and community. We believe that the outdoor adventure is the key to a full and healthy life and family. Richard is a bicycle enthusiast & diehard Kokanee, Salmon, and Trout Fisherman with many top finishes … Continued
Summer in Calaveras County means High Sierra wildflowers, perfect temperatures, cooling off lake side, camping, fishing by the rivers, wine tasting at family owned vineyards, discovering and exploring charming Gold Rush era towns, cave exploration and much much more. Read on for fun things to do in the summer in Calaveras County. 1. Things to … Continued
Ready to learn about traveling through Calaveras County during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event? Traveling throughout northern and central California during the fall means preparing for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs. The public (including residents, visitors, information centers, hotels and businesses) receive notice from PG&E at the same time. … Continued
The Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival is held on Saturday & Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold, CA on Highway 4. Arnold’s end-of-summer Festival is situated among the pines and redwoods, and features over 60 booths of original art & crafts and antiques & collectibles. … Continued
Spring in Calaveras means rolling green hills, huge displays of blooming wildflowers, sunny days and warm nights – the perfect time to plan your Calaveras getaway. Read on for suggestions of what to do while you’re here: Spring in Calaveras: Unwind, Indulge…or Both For the best in Spring flower displays, check out our blog: Where … Continued
(This campground is closed in the winter) – Mosquito Lakes has a limited camping area located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine, comprising 11 sites with picnic tables, vault toilet facility but no drinking water. The location is beautiful with lots of great hiking available. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. As usual, … Continued
Calaveras Big Trees State Park recreation includes hiking through North and South Grove trails, fishing in Beaver Creek and the Stanislaus River and mountain bike riding on miles of fire/dirt roads in the park in summer, and Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Click here for park brochure for trail maps. Read travel writer, … Continued
Dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control on the Arnold Rim Trail Enjoy a Getaway with your Pups in Dog-Friendly Calaveras You love your dogs and we do too! That’s why we’ve put together a handy way for you to see which places are welcoming to dogs on your Calaveras getaway by including the dog-friendly … Continued
There’s so much to see and do in Calaveras that it can be hard to decide what attractions to include in your getaway. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to hitting the highlights. Don’t want to miss anything? See the full list of attractions in the entire county and beyond. Calaveras Top Attractions: … Continued
Vacations in Calaveras’ High Sierra are usually based in Arnold lodging – and for good reason. There are multiple real estate offices offering vacation rentals from the cosy to the spectacular to accommodate your couples only romantic weekend to a week with your best friends and their kids. For one of the most romantic bed … Continued
Pictured above: the Historic Hotel Léger in Mokelumne Hill If you know where you want to stay in Calaveras, use these quick links to get to your lodging options for each town or area: Calaveras County Lodging: Places to Stay in Gold Country Angels Camp | Copperopolis | Mokelumne Hill | Murphys | San Andreas … Continued