Beautiful scenery and you can choose from different levels of hiking trails. Lots of shade in warm weather.

For people who enjoy walking threw nature this is a beautiful place ! With a lot to over look enjoy walking read more

This is a nice set of trails you can pop onto at various spots. The signage isn't great and it's sort of tricky to figure out where you are and get to a particular spot, but as long as you're flexible and just want to get some hiking done, then this will certainly work. I walked from the Logging Museum to the San Antonio Creek overlook on one hike, and from the Upper Valley View lot to Cougar Rock on another hike. The hiking is nice, woodsy, pretty shady, and has a good mix of flat and incline. The "loop" is like 35 miles long, so unless you're planning to really hustle or camp out, it's more a series of out and backs. read more

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Definitely a treat to hike through the Arnold Rim Trail on a beautiful morning, when the dogwood trees are in full bloom. The beginning part of the trail is pretty easy-going and low-key. You will definitely enjoy it. read more

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Very beautiful hike, I went in the summer of 2021 with some friends, and we ended up getting a little bit lost but it still made for a fun time! Make sure to bring a lot of water and read the signs. I also downloaded the app AllTrails to help guide us and it was super helpful. Also we found parking on the street in a residential area, and we just walked to a trail entrance from there. read more

Arnold Rim Trail - Hiking Near Me - Arnold, California

This was an awesome trail. We got our Christmas tree here also! Very peaceful place. You can hike a scenic trail or just drive to the top. The way to the top is pretty off road though so don't try it in a Prius. No phone signal out there also. read more

Do you want to see what the Stanislaus National Forest has to offer ? Go to the Logging Museum at White Pines Lake and step onto the ART. If you love nature you won't be disappointed. In May the Dogwood bloom. In Fall the deciduous trees (Oak, etc.) turn gold. In Winter the snow reminds us of its beauty. In Summer it stays light late and hikes can last longer. This trail is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Get out there and enjoy it. read more

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We have now hiked this trail in two different seasons - fall and winter. Even in three feet of freshly-fallen snow, we had no trouble finding the trail or different markers along the way. The signs and blue tree blazes help a lot. It's a gorgeous stretch of forest, with a healthy level of elevation change. Some stretches are in thick stands of trees, but there are a few places that open up more. We went on a weekday so had the entire trail to ourselves. The snow was deep so we were happy to have brought snow shoes. read more

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A must for hikers when in Arnold, Well maintained trail with Spectacular views, Hike it, Bike it,(no motorized bikes) Ride it(horses ok), or Run it...Use public access and stay off private Property, read the signs and have a wonderful day... read more

Falls Overlook (Marker 11). With certain types of breathtaking beauty, I struggle to use language to describe it. I won't try. Instead, I'll urge you to go. We hiked it in a heat wave, but we were fine with plenty of water, hats, sun block, and the proper amount of food. The elevation gain is minimal, but the trail is steep at parts. I strongly recommend hiking boots for this train. You are rewarded with not just the view at Falls Overlook, but the variety of landscape as you walk; stream, forest, field, mountain, wildflower, to name a few. We were pleased with how quiet the trail was. This might have been a result of people respecting the heat wave, but there was very little evidence of human overuse. One night when we were walking in the town of Arnold, we discovered another trail entrance off of Blagen Rd. Again, we were struck by the beauty. read more

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We only walked on the accessible trail as we were joined by our dogs - a short, time easy walk, beautiful.

This is a beautiful hiking trail nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. I have only done 10 miles or so but I have gone on multiple occasions and at different times of the year. The scenery is lovely and the trail is pretty well kept. I would reccomend it to anyone from beginners to experts. read more

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Beautiful area. It was a nice location for a trailhead. There was quite a bit of ice and frozen snow on the trail when we went. There were also a lot of small trees and fallen branches blocking the trail. I am guessing that they will have it cleaned up by late spring. The first part of the trail was actually paved, but then turned into mud. We will have to go back later in the year. read more

World class singletrack. I'm writing this review front the perspective of a mountain biker. I've ridden in dozens of countries around the world and I just love the ART. Start at the logging museum (say hi to Bill) and ride the single track to the equestrian bypass marker. I'd advise using the equestrian bypass and not trying to ride up to Manuel peak. Follow markers on the bypass to Top of the World, Cougar Rock and then back around to the end of the first phase at Sheep Ranch Road. Marked very clearly. You won't get lost. If you need more then then right on sheep ranch road and follow about 1/4 to the San Gregorio trailhead one the left. This will add another 4 miles or so of singletrack. ART is not overly technical but very scenic and a great workout. Some sections will get you moving pretty quick. read more

Moderate hike and well worth it! Such a beautiful trial and hike!! Will definitely be back soon! Then after you finish your hike reward yourself with a dip in the lake! read more

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We just had a great Saturday walk.What a wonderful resource this is! Currently, there are 17+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horse riding. Eventually, there will be a 35 mile loop. You can hike, bike, or ride to your hearts content through pristine unspoiled forest with beautiful views. There are several places to access the trail, but the easiest is at the White Pines Logging Museum parking lot.My wife and I enjoy these trails as often as we can. Here is a link to the website: http://arnoldrimtrail.org/ . There, you will find all the information you need to take advantage of this beautiful trail system, including maps. read more

Trails are well marked and maintained. You can stay fairly flat if you need to and there also lots of opportunity for elevation gains & loss. Hikers, dogs, bikes and horses welcome! read more

Bring some water and enjoy a trip out into the woods. Great views, (but we haven't seen a bear yet).

We had a fun day trip here. The trail is well kept with not too much trash strewn about. There were changes in elevation and plenty of nature to see. At the opening of the trail the logging equipment was nice. The lake is also there with fishing and swimming. Also, Arnold is a nice little mountain town. I would definitely walk this trail again, maybe venture down to the creek more. We did about 8 miles round trip for our hike. read more

I went in early spring and there was still some snow on the ground near the base of the trail, I enjoyed being able to see some before summer fully hit. The trail was nice, and secluded for the most part, a good uphill terrain, and lots of trails splintering off, so be aware of where you are going to hike and plan ahead. I took some detours and they don't always reconnect. The end goal for me was a rock overlook to waterfall below and it was worth it. I went before rattlesnake season, so just be aware if later in the season the rocks are perfect place for snakes. (yuck). read more

We went during Thanksgiving week. This is such a peaceful and quiet trail. It's not a touristy trail with lots of people. We only saw one other family during our entire hike. It seems like it is a very locals only trail. Access to the trail seemed easy to get to. Plenty of parking and the pine trees were majestic and grand. We went while the leaves and pine cones have fallen so this made for a nice scenic route. On the flip side, after awhile, we were getting a bit disoriented because each pine tree looks just like the other pine trees around. The trail head was marked well. As you go further in, it's harder to distinguish the trail but it's also because of the fallen leaves and pine cones. I read that this trail was made and upkept by volunteers. Of course this is a huge task and I applaud the volunteers for their commitment to the trail. It is one I will visit and hike again. It's a beautiful area along the Sierra Nevada foothills. read more