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Recommended Routes in Arnold and Big Trees - 4

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Favorite Cougar Rock
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Arnold Rim Trail

17.3 mi 27.9 km • 2,851' Up 868.9 m Up • 2,851' Down 868.95 m Down

Arnold, CA
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Favorite Very beginning of the trail flows into a fun downhill s-turn.
Intermediate Intermediate

Arnold Rim Trail (ART): South Jaunt

7.4 mi 11.9 km • 613' Up 186.74 m Up • 613' Down 186.72 m Down

Arnold, CA
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Favorite Smooth singletrack greets you at the beginning of the trail (near the Logging Museum).
Intermediate Intermediate

Arnold Rim Trail Short Loop

5.0 mi 8.1 km • 943' Up 287.31 m Up • 943' Down 287.34 m Down

Arnold, CA
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Favorite View of McKays Dam 1,300 Feet Below
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

McKays Dam Road With A Loop

7.1 mi 11.4 km • 725' Up 221.12 m Up • 724' Down 220.62 m Down

Arnold, CA
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Arnold and Big Trees Biking

  • 75 Miles 120 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 6 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 22 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Arnold and Big Trees - 27

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1.7 mi 2.7 km #1FS Road 5N51Y
Intermediate Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Arnold, CA 1 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #2Bam Bam
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA 2 
0.5 mi 0.8 km #3Yabba Dabba Doo
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA 4 
0.7 mi 1.0 km #4Ex Presidents
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA 1 
2.6 mi 4.3 km #5P13
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Forest Meadows, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Forest Meadows, CA 1 
2.4 mi 3.9 km #6Fullen/San Domingo Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Forest Meadows, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Forest Meadows, CA 1 
0.7 mi 1.2 km #7Red Oktober
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA 1 
3.2 mi 5.2 km #8San Domingo Trail Bypass
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Forest Meadows, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Forest Meadows, CA 1 
2.8 mi 4.6 km #9Equestrian Bypass Section
Intermediate Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Arnold, CA 2 
3.4 mi 5.4 km #10FS Road 4N38
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Arnold, CA 2 

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Late June to mid-July are usually the best days for wildflowers on the trail.
Jun 21, 2014 near Arnold, CA
Smooth singletrack greets you at the beginning of the trail (near the Logging Museum).
Jun 13, 2016 near Arnold, CA
San Antonio Falls Overlook
Nov 4, 2016 near Arnold, CA
Great trail down to the creek and back up the other side.
Aug 22, 2020 near Arnold, CA
Beautiful ride through the forest.
Aug 22, 2020 near Arnold, CA
From Top of the World
Dec 29, 2020 near Arnold, CA
Cougar Rock
Dec 29, 2020 near Arnold, CA
Very beginning of the trail flows into a fun downhill s-turn.
Dec 9, 2021 near Arnold, CA
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