The Best Hiking in Tuolumne County

Calaveras South Grove Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Arnold, California.

The South Grove Trail of Calaveras Big Trees State Park sees far less traffic than the North Grove due to its increased mileage and distance from the park entrance. The trail starts at the South Grove Trail head which is located nine miles east of the entrance on the main park road. The trailhead...

Calaveras North Grove Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arnold, California.

When thinking of the iconic Sequoias of the Sierra Nevada, one usually thinks of Yosemite and Sequoia National Park. However, there is a often forgotten area of Giant Sierra Redwoods that gets far less traffic than the more popular groves. The North Grove Trail takes you through a grove of over 1...

Rincon Shortcut OHV Trail is an out and back trail that takes you by a river located near Avery, California

Arnold Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Arnold, California.

San Antonio Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Arnold, California.

North Fork of the Stanislaus River from Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Long Barn, California.

Cougar Rock Loop via Cowell Creek and Arnold Rim Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Avery, California.

Beardsley Dam is a first come, first serve campground. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear boxes. The cost for a family site is $10 per night. The campground provides bathrooms, but not potable water - so bring enough for cooking and drinking. The campground is typicall...

The campground operates on a first come, first serve basis and is typically open from May - September. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. The campground provides potable water and bathrooms. The fee is $10/night for a single family site, or $25/night for a group site. ...

Columbia Ditch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Twain Harte, California.

Lyons Dam is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Twain Harte, California.

Pinecrest Peak Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinecrest, California.

Pinecrest Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Strawberry, California.

This 6+ mile hike is located at Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest located in Tuolumne County and features a lake, river, forest, waterfall, and swimming hole. It is accessible year-round,  in winter there will be snow, and the hike is dog friendly except between May 15th-September ...