Recreation area

Arnold Rim Trail - San Domingo Southern Trailhead

California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This is the southernmost trailhead for the Arnold Rim Trail and San Domingo section of the trail. For maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.

Getting there

Trailhead is at the heliport on the north side of Highway 4, one-half mile west of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California. Park at the turnout outside the heliport gate and walk in; the trailhead is to your right. The turnout is unpaved but accessible to all highway-legal vehicles.

Activities

  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • BIKING
  • HIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.