Bicycling / Racing

The Arnold Rim Trail offers over 30 miles of mixed level single track and dirt roads through the National Forest.

Some of the best California mountain and road biking can be found near Angels Camp. New Melones Reservoir has several trail heads available for mountain bikers of all experience levels from easy, flat terrain to steeper, more challenging mountain bike trails. Just a short drive east of Angels Camp you’ll find the Arnold Rim Trail, featured in the above video. The ART offers over 30 miles of mixed level single track and dirt roads through the National Forest surrounding the town of Arnold. Visit their website for trail updates and further info.

For road cyclists, the foothills and high mountain passes offer spectacular and challenging winding roads. A few of the more popular day rides are linked below:

• Angels Camp-Murphys Loop
• Murphys town tour
• Pancake Ride
• Pancake ride extended route
• West of Ganns to Bear Valley

In nearby Alpine County, the world famous Death Ride happens every July, incorporating five high mountain passes for over 100 miles of serious cycling.

Click Here for trail and tours available on the Calaveras Visitors Center website.

Quick Links & Resources:

• Angels Camp—Murphys Loop
• Arnold Rim Trail
• Bear Valley Adventure Company, Bear Valley
• Calaveras County bike trail maps
• Copperopolis Road Race
• Death Ride: Tour of the California Alps, Markleeville
• Ebbetts Pass Century, Bear Valley
• Get on Your Mark Cycling Adventures
• Gold Country Century
• Gold Rush Adventure Racing
• New Melones trails
• Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
• Mountain Pedaler, Angels Camp
• Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride, Murphys