Calaveras Big Trees

2026-08-18T00:00:00-07:00
  • Earth Day Events

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Earth Day Events Celebrate Earth Day, 4/22/23, with us! There are three different programs you may attend: Calaveras Big Trees Association Seminar: Exploring the Pacific Crest Trail with Dave Baugher  Dave Baugher, retired Arnold fire chief, completed hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in August 2022. After a nine-year adventure, Dave has many stories to tell. [...]

  • Guided Snowshoe Walk

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    There will be a snowshoe guided hike Saturday March 11 at 11:30. TRAIL CONDITIONS: We strongly recommend snowshoes or skis if you want to check out the North Grove this weekend! The rain has melted enough snow to make footing unstable. #KnowBeforeYouGo #winterstorm #bigtrees

  • Cancelled – Prescribed Burning

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    ARNOLD, Calif.— California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be continuing to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park on November 1, 2022. This is the third of a series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall. This particular project will cover approximately [...]

  • Prescribed Burning Continues

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    ARNOLD, Calif.— California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be continuing to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park on November 1, 2022. This is the third of a series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall. This particular project will cover approximately [...]

  • Prescribed Burning Continues

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    ARNOLD, Calif.— California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be continuing to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park on November 1, 2022. This is the third of a series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall. This particular project will cover approximately [...]

  • Discovery Day

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park Discovery Day Saturday July 23, 2022         Activities from 11:30am - 3pm Discover and learn more about the park's past. Start your journey by picking up your passport and boarding an imaginary stagecoach though time. You will travel to different point in history, complete activities and receive a [...]

  • Stewardship Day

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Parks are dynamic ecosystems that help safeguard a diversity of plant and animal life. But these ecosystems are not immune to the impacts of climate change. Just as we need parks, parks need us. Learn about programs and activities, such as prescribed burns, which help parks become more resilient to threats like severe wildfire. Discover [...]

  • Health & Wellness Day

    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    ·        9:30am – Guided Lava Bluffs Trail Hike Meet at the Lava Bluffs Trailhead. This moderate to strenuous 2.5 mile trail will take the group through varied environments and across a volcanic formation with a chance of spotting wildflowers.  There are many steep sections along this trail, including some with difficult footing. [...]

  • 11:30 am North Grove Walk/Showshoe Walk

    11:30 am North Grove Walk/Showshoe Walk
    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Meet at the Warming Hut. An easy walk around the North Grove trail led by knowledgeable Docents and staff.  All ages are welcome. Snowshoes provided if snow conditions warrant. The North Grove Trail is just under 2 miles long, and easily walked by most people. Allow at least 90 minutes (or up to 2 hours) [...]

  • 11:30 am North Grove Walk/Showshoe Walk

    11:30 am North Grove Walk/Showshoe Walk
    Calaveras Big Trees 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Meet at the Warming Hut. An easy walk around the North Grove trail led by knowledgeable Docents and staff.  All ages are welcome. Snowshoes provided if snow conditions warrant. The North Grove Trail is just under 2 miles long, and easily walked by most people. Allow at least 90 minutes (or up to 2 hours) [...]

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