Sierra Delight guidebook
Outdoor activities
Bear Valley
Visit Bear Valley for the day and enjoy the amazing Sierra’s
Enjoy a day of hiking and seeing the spectacular giant sequoia trees.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Enjoy a day of hiking and seeing the spectacular giant sequoia trees.
Hike, bike, or horseback ride the Arnold Rim Trail, a mid-elevation non-motorized trail in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains.
47 locals recommend
Arnold Rim Trail Head
Hike, bike, or horseback ride the Arnold Rim Trail, a mid-elevation non-motorized trail in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Spicer Sno-Park
California 4Great place for kids to play in the snow!
Sightseeing
It’s a small, picturesque high country lake with beaches, picnic tables, a children’s playground and disc golf course.
This lake can be the center of your entire day, when combined with fishing or swimming, kayaking, etc.
93 locals recommend
White Pines Park
Blagen RoadIt’s a small, picturesque high country lake with beaches, picnic tables, a children’s playground and disc golf course.
This lake can be the center of your entire day, when combined with fishing or swimming, kayaking, etc.
Enjoy your Stanislaus River trip from swimming in picturesque granite swimming holes. If you love fishing is this the place to catch some trouts!
If you’re lucky, you’ll catch site of a cheeky river otter, rabbit or fox, but you’re almost guaranteed to see squirrels and deer.
9 locals recommend
Stanislaus River
Enjoy your Stanislaus River trip from swimming in picturesque granite swimming holes. If you love fishing is this the place to catch some trouts!
If you’re lucky, you’ll catch site of a cheeky river otter, rabbit or fox, but you’re almost guaranteed to see squirrels and deer.
This is in the Stanislaus National Forest at an elevation of over 8,000 feet. Enjoy the nature by hiking, canoe or fishing!
9 locals recommend
Union Reservoir
This is in the Stanislaus National Forest at an elevation of over 8,000 feet. Enjoy the nature by hiking, canoe or fishing!
Lake Alpine
Enjoy the scenic beauty!
City/town information
Visit Angels Camp Farmers Market for delicious, locally produced fruits and veggies, fresh-baked goods, hand-crafted items, live music, and local wine!
check out https://www.gocalaveras.com/business/festivals-events/angels-camp-farmers-market/
38 locals recommend
Angels Camp
Visit Angels Camp Farmers Market for delicious, locally produced fruits and veggies, fresh-baked goods, hand-crafted items, live music, and local wine!
check out https://www.gocalaveras.com/business/festivals-events/angels-camp-farmers-market/
Bear Valley Music Festival. Check out this website for the upcoming music festival dates https://www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org
67 locals recommend
Bear Valley
Bear Valley Music Festival. Check out this website for the upcoming music festival dates https://www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org
You must try the local wineries and their tasting rooms.
https://visitmurphys.com/category/directory/drink/tasting-rooms/
211 locals recommend
Murphys
You must try the local wineries and their tasting rooms.
https://visitmurphys.com/category/directory/drink/tasting-rooms/
Food scene
Stop by and enjoy local area with beers like Snoweizen, Lodgepole IPA and Snowshoe Thompson Pale Ale
65 locals recommend
Snowshoe Brewing Company
2050 CA-4Stop by and enjoy local area with beers like Snoweizen, Lodgepole IPA and Snowshoe Thompson Pale Ale
Enjoy delicious Italian food with local wines, craft beers and tap beers in a homey, family-friendly restaurant
113 locals recommend
Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4Enjoy delicious Italian food with local wines, craft beers and tap beers in a homey, family-friendly restaurant
Asian Cafe
64 Mitchler StArnold Chinese Restaurant
2182 CA-4Big Trees Market
25020 Shake Ridge RdBistro Espresso
1225 Oak CirBristol's Ranch House Cafe
961 CA-4Lube Room Saloon
3431 CA-4Great music, drinks and food.
Murphys Pourhouse
350 Main StBest for craft beer and great food.
Hovey Winery Tasting Room
350 Main StGreat wine tasting!