Biking
There are excellent mountain biking opportunities on trails and roads within the Forest that will lead you on an adventure. Beginners can ride on scenic paved or gravel roads with flat to moderately steep terrain, while intermediate to advanced riders can enjoy more challenging steeper grades.
Be Prepared
- Be prepared for sudden changes in weather.
- Don’t ride alone. Tell someone where you plan to ride and then stick to your plans.
- Don’t take unnecessary chances—help for emergencies may be miles away.
- Make sure you have a first aid kit and other safety gear with you when riding in the forest.
- Stay on trails and roads designated for use.
Search for Biking Opportunities
Alpine Bypass Trail
The Alpine Bypass Trail is an easy walk through forest and small meadows. It runs from Silvertip Campground to the Bee Gulch Trail, intersecting with it a half-mile from the Bee Gulch Trailhead. The…
Arnold Rim Trail
The Arnold Rim Trail (ART) is a unique trail system at mid-elevation in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. A non-motorized trail system designed for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, it…
Arnold Rim Trail - Cedar Center Trailhead
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Arnold Rim Trail - Cedar Center TrailheadFor maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.
Arnold Rim Trail - Logging Museum Trailhead-Arnold
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The northern terminus of the Arnold Rim Trail is at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in the community of White Pines. From the museum’s parking lot, look for the start of the trail across the…
Arnold Rim Trail - San Domingo Southern Trailhead
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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/.
Arnold Rim Trail - Sheep Ranch Rd & Valley View Dr
Arnold Rim Trail - Avery Sheep Ranch Road & Valley View Drive TrailheadFor maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.
Arnold Rim Trail - Sheep Ranch Road & 4N41Y
Arnold Rim Trail - Avery Sheep Ranch Road & 4N41Y Trailhead: This trailhead is at the junction of the San Domingo section and northern section of the trail.For maps and more information on the trail,…
Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead
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Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive TrailheadThe access off this road provides the shortest route to destinations like Cougar Rock and Top of the World.For maps and more information on the trail,…
Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail
This trail runs between the east end of Lake Alpine and the community of Bear Valley. Along the lakeshore, the trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. West of the lake, the trail reverts to native…
Emigrant/ MCCT Trail (Emigrant West Trailhead)
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Emigrant Trail/ Mokelumne Coast to Crest (MCCT) Trail from the Emigrant Trail - West TrailheadThe Emigrant Trail (19E01) is a portion of a historic pioneer route. This trailhead is at the west end of…