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Arnold California
A mountain community at 4,000 feet elevation serving as the gateway to Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Bear Valley ski resort.
3,300
Population
4,000'
Elevation
3 mi
To Big Trees
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15 Mill Creek Cir
Arnold, CA 95223
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485 Moran Rd
Arnold, CA 95223
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Arnold, CA 95223
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Established 1930s
Historic Community
About Arnold
Historic charm meets modern living
Unlike the Gold Rush towns below, Arnold developed in the early 20th century as a logging and recreation community. Bob and Bernice Arnold began operating a bar, restaurant, and cabins here in the 1930s, giving the town its name.
Today Arnold serves as the gateway to the Sierra high country. Residents ski at Bear Valley in winter, hike among giant sequoias in summer, and enjoy the tight-knit mountain community atmosphere year-round.
Calaveras Unified
School District
History
A Walk Through Time
1852
Big Trees Discovery
Augustus T. Dowd discovers the giant sequoia groves, creating California's oldest continuously operated tourist attraction.
1860s
Logging Begins
The first sawmill opens in the area, beginning a timber industry that would shape the region for a century.
1930s
Arnold Founded
Bob and Bernice Arnold open a bar, restaurant, and cabins along the Ebbetts Pass route, establishing the town's identity.
1960s
Recreation Era
Development of Bear Valley and several subdivisions transforms Arnold into a year-round residential and recreation community.
Things to Do
Experience the lifestyle
Discover what makes Arnold a special place to live and visit.
Calaveras Big Trees
Walk among ancient giant sequoias, some over 2,000 years old, in two magnificent groves just 3 miles away.
Bear Valley Skiing
75+ trails for skiing and snowboarding at a family-friendly resort just 30 minutes up the hill.
White Pines Lake
Swimming, fishing, disc golf, and the trailhead for the Arnold Rim Trail at this community lake.
Arnold Rim Trail
Non-motorized trail system for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians through stunning Sierra scenery.
Cross-Country Skiing
Miles of groomed trails at Bear Valley Adventure Company for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing.
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
Fascinating exhibits about the region's timber heritage at White Pines Lake.
Surroundings
Nearby Landmarks
Driving times from downtown
5 min
Calaveras Big Trees
Two groves of giant sequoias with scenic hiking trails.
30 min
Bear Valley
Ski resort with 75+ trails and summer mountain biking.
20 min
Stanislaus River
World-class rafting and kayaking through scenic canyons.
45 min
Ebbetts Pass
Scenic alpine highway reaching 8,730 feet elevation.
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(916) 949-3377Jessa Teel, REALTOR®
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