Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead

About Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead

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, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.

How to Get There

From eastbound Highway 4 in Arnold, turn left on Lakemont Drive. Veer left at the first junction onto Valley View Drive. Follow Valley View Drive for one mile through the residential area (please respect the 25 mph speed limit). Once the road turns to dirt, follow for another 0.5 mile. The parking area will be on your right and is currently noted with a non-descript parking symbol on a bulletin board. The “P9” access trail that joins to the Arnold Rim Trail is in the southwest portion of this large turnout.NOTE: Please respect the 25 mph speed limit when driving through residential areasThe dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be slick with mud after rains or snows. Beyond the first half-mile of dirt on the northern stretch, this county road also has a tendency to become deeply rutted and nearly impassable to low clearance vehicles.Lat/Long: 38.219350, -120.378601

Plan Your Visit to Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead

Heading to Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)