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<\/a><\/p>\nBring your friends, bring your family, bring your pets! Calaveras welcomes everyone to enjoy all of its natural beauty and incredible outdoor adventure.\u00a0 Read on for some ideas to get outside and play, plus some important safety tips to remember:<\/p>\n When heading into the great outdoors, it is really important you follow smart safety protocols as well as bring along appropriate equipment. Winter in the Sierras is a beautiful time, but comes with a different set of rules when enjoying the outdoors. Please follow all these rules provided by State and Federal forest services, Bureau of Land Management, and all law enforcement agencies. They don\u2019t want to have to go looking for you if you get lost in the middle of nowhere.\u00a0 Check out the\u00a0US Forest Service\u2019s Know Before You Go<\/a>\u00a0page for their recommendations on how to prepare for your wilderness trip. Here\u2019s a partial list of their safety recommendations:<\/p>\n Calaveras County offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide variety of \u00a0hiking trails from gentle rolling foothills strolls to strenuous up country alpine hikes. \u00a0Below 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 wildlife. Get energized and a fresh perspective by getting outside to play in all the natural beauty around us!<\/p>\n Arnold Rim Trail:\u00a0Arnold Rim Trail<\/a><\/p>\n Calaveras Big Trees State Park:\u00a0Calaveras Big Trees State Park<\/a>:\u00a0Hiking Trails Overview<\/a>,\u00a0North Grove Trail Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0South Grove Trail Guide<\/a><\/p>\n Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail:\u00a0Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail<\/a><\/p>\n Natural Bridges:\u00a0Natural Bridges<\/a><\/p>\n New Melones:\u00a0United States\u00a0Bureau of Reclamation\u2019s list and map of 19 trails around New Melones can be found here:\u00a0New Melones Trail map<\/a>\u00a0This map shows Angels Creek Trail, Buck Brush Loop, Carson Creek Trail, Frontier Trail, Gold Rush Trail and Tower Climb, among others.<\/p>\n Sierra Foothills Trails:\u00a0East Bay Municipal Utility District\u2019s list of trails, permits and other helpful information including details on Cosa Mesa Trails access point, Patti\u2019s Point, Rich Gulch Trail, Middle Bar through Independence Flat:\u00a0Sierra Foothills Trails<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Mokelumne Area Trails<\/a><\/p>\n Winter is a great time to play golf in Calaveras because of the cooler temperatures, and the crowds are smaller during this time of year. Plus, there are so many levels and golf experiences to be had right here in Calaveras. Choose from The Robert Trent Jones Championship golf course in Angels Camp at the\u00a0Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort,<\/a>\u00a0Copperopolis\u2019 award-winning\u00a0Golf Club at Copper Valley<\/a>\u00a0(one of Golf Week Magazine\u2019s regular top picks), the stunningly beautiful\u00a0Sequoia Woods Country Club<\/a>\u00a0in Arnold,\u00a0Forest Meadows Golf Course\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0beautiful 9-hole course just above Murphys, or Golf Digest darling\u00a0La Contenta Golf Resort<\/a>\u00a0in Valley Springs<\/p>\n In case you haven\u2019t heard, disc golf is kind of a big deal around here, and we LOVE playing outside at all of our local parks! If you\u2019ve never tried it, give it a shot \u2013 it\u2019s harder than it looks and you get a good walk out of it! Plus, most courses are either free or have small park entrance fees.\u00a0SNAC\u00a0<\/a>in Arnold and Murphys are your source for golf discs. Disc Golf is also well represented throughout the county, with courses at\u00a0Lake Hogan<\/a>\u00a0(near Valley Springs),\u00a0Plug Ugly Disc Golf Course<\/a>\u00a0(in San Andreas) and\u00a0Feeney Park<\/a>\u00a0(in Murphys), we have more than a few disc golf courses to choose from. Check our various disc golf courses out side by side and learn more about our higher elevation disc golf courses available in warmer months\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n Did you know Calaveras has its very own mini golf course? Located in Murphys on Tom Bell Road next to El Dorado bank, this fun, 9-holes of mini-golf course is open daily from dawn to dusk.\u00a0 Just $7 per person for unlimited play. Paying is on an honor system, and note that a portion of all the proceeds go back to local communities, organizations and families in need.\u00a0 Pay via cash or through one of the various pay apps.\u00a0 Self-serve equipment is located in the shed on the premises.\u00a0 For more information check them out on Facebook\u00a0@murphysminiaturegolf<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trails of 49<\/a>\u00a0Nestled in the historic heart of San Andreas\u2019s Gold Country, this ranch invites you to discover the joy of horseback riding \u2013 whether it\u2019s your first time or you\u2019re well-trained, they have a horse and trail for you.<\/p>\n Snowshoeing through the Calaveras Big Trees is a winter wonderland experience like no other. With gigantic sequoias towering above you and the peaceful forest surrounding you, you won\u2019t even realize the calories melting right off! The park has first come, first serve snowshoes to borrow, or you can easily rent some at\u00a0Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0SNAC<\/a>\u00a0right in Arnold on your way to the Big Trees.<\/p>\n We all know the health benefits of getting out and riding a bike \u2013 strengthen the heart and lungs, reduces stress, and boosts brain power. Calaveras is all about biking whether it\u2019s mountain biking, lakeside biking trails, or just a leisurely tour around town.<\/p>\n Lower elevation\u00a0Calaveras lake trails<\/a>\u00a0are a great spot to sample local mountain biking. Try the easier Angels Creek Trail at New Melones Reservoir, and if you\u2019re in the mood for something more challenging, attempt the 1.2 mile intermediate\/difficult The Tower Climb Trail. Download a New Melones trail map\u00a0here<\/a>. At New Hogan Lake in Valley Springs, you have miles of bike trails along the lake and Cameron Trail.\u00a0 Download the biking map\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Arnold Rim Trail<\/a>\u00a0can be covered in snow on part of the trail this time of year, but watch the weather because it can be an excellent place to ride during a spell of dry weather.\u00a0 Also, check out\u00a0mtbproject.com<\/a>, a site created by mountain biking enthusiasts who have experienced the best trails throughout Calaveras.<\/p>\n When there are mild daytime temps in the foothills, it makes for a great day of road cycling as well.\u00a0 Looking to connect with other cycling enthusiasts in the area?\u00a0Contact the\u00a0Motherlode Bicycle Coalition<\/a>\u00a0or check in with\u00a0Mountain Aloha Mountain Biking Co<\/a>,\u00a0Bear Valley Bicycles<\/a>,\u00a0Bear Valley Adventure Company<\/a>, or\u00a0Mountain Peddler<\/a>\u00a0for top notch biking expertise.\u00a0 Also, check out\u00a0Ebbetts Pass Roads:\u00a0Cycling Ebbetts Pass<\/a>\u00a0for lots of information about biking in the higher elevations.<\/p>\n Bear Valley (Calaveras\u2019 neighbor to the east) is home to vast amounts of granite outcroppings perfect for climbing and bouldering.\u00a0 Check in with\u00a0California Rock Guides<\/a>\u00a0who will be happy to give you a half-day, full-day, or private group training of all the basics.<\/p>\n Raft the North Fork of the Stanislaus with world-renowned\u00a0OARS<\/a>\u00a0based right here in Angels Camp, Calaveras County. This is a local, spring-run, making the timing available only between April and June.\u00a0 This is a six-mile, 13 named rapid, jaunt that puts in at Sourgrass Recreation Area at Boards Crossing and take out at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.<\/p>\n Need a place to stay? Check out our lodging options\u00a0here<\/a>! Let us know if you need help planning your next vacation in Calaveras \u2013 209-736-0049 info@gocalaveras.com.<\/p>\n Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras, where we can still play outside in the winter because of our moderate temperatures and central California Gold Rush location! Within an hour of everything, you can ski, hike around a lake, stroll a historic downtown, and take in a round of golf \u2013 18 holes, mini, or disc\u2026the choice is yours! 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Now for the fun stuff\u2026.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Take a Hike<\/h2>\n
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Get in a Game of Golf<\/h2>\n
<\/a>And Mini or Disc Golf:<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a><\/p>\nTry Going on Horseback!<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSnowshoe Among the Giants<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Ride Your Bike<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Come Back in the Spring & Summer<\/h2>\n
Rock Climbing & Bouldering<\/h3>\n
<\/a>River Rafting<\/h3>\n
<\/a>With all of these inspiring ways to get a move on it, what are you waiting for? Let\u2019s get outside and PLAY! And remember to tag us in your photos of moving more!\u00a0#gocalaveras\u00a0<\/a>@gocalaveras<\/a>.<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"