BearfeetCabinislocatedinBlueLakeSprings,Arnold, California.Arnoldprovidestheperfectplacetoexplorethe state’sinlandbeauty.Startyourgreatoutdooradventureby hikingorskiingthroughthetrees,orsimplygetintunewith naturewhileyouadmirethemajestyofthegiantsequoias.
WehaveenjoyedcomingtoArnoldwithourfamilyand friendsformanyyears.Wehavesomanyfondmemories ofourkidsexperiencinganarrayofoutdooractivities, fishing,sledding,swimming,hiking,etc.Wehopeyou createthesameforyouandyourfamilyhere!
Inthewinter,ArnoldisbestknownforBearValley SkiResortwhereyoucanskiandsnowboardoryou canrentsnowmobilestotouraroundthemajestic LakeAlpine.Creatingyourowntrailsandsledding isalsooneofthefavoritethingstodohere!
Therearealsoseveralsno-parksonHighway4thataregoodforsledding, includingSpicerMeadowRoad,LakeAlpine,andRoundValley.Don’tforgetto checkouttheLubeRoomSaloonafteryourdayofwinteractivities!
N OTE : Youmusthaveapermitforadayofsledding($5.00)perperson/or youcanpurchaseanannualpass($25.00)perperson.Passescanbepurchased atEbbettspassSportGoodsorSierraNevadaAdventureCo.rightoffofHighway4.
ROUND VALLEY
THE LUBEROOM SALOON
Afamilyfavoritespotforwarmingup afteradayofbeingoutsideinthecold!
Bear Valley Resort is the place for skiing and snowboarding or just a good place to hang out.They have concerts there all year round,you can check out their calendar online.
Bear Valley Resort offers skiing,snowboarding and more.It has 9 Lifts and 75 trails that can accomodate all experience levels.
TICKETS & PASSES
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
ToursgothroughBearValleyand highlightlotsofscenicviews.
A TOUR
Offroadingispopularinsummerandwinter inArnold,werecommendSourgrassTrail.
TRAIL
Inthesummer,Arnoldisjustasfun.Youcanfishorswimat manyofthenearbylakes,orhikealongtheArnoldRimTrail. TherearetwolakeswithinBlueLakeSpringsarea,withfly inacresjustwalkingdistancefromthehouse.Thecabinis normallycoolandcomfortableinthesummerwithonly afewdayswhereitgetshot.
Thereareplentyofboardgames,puzzles,booksandmoviesavailableat thehouseforyoutouse.Weputoutapingpongtableonthedeckinthe summermonths,alongwithpaddles&balls.
N OTE : Youwillfind100+kidsmoviesinthebunkbedroomalong withaDVDplayerinsidethecloset.
Thereisastorageinthefrontthatwillhavechairsandraftsfor yourconvenience, ThenearbySnowflakeLodgeandthelakehave aircompressorssoyoucanfilluptheraftsthere. There is also an aircompressor inthegaragethatisavailabletouse.
Therewillbeagasgrilleitheronthedeckorinthegarage.
N OTE : Pleasefullydeflate theraftsandput themawayatthe endofyourstay.
RightinsideofBlueLakeSprings,thereisaccesstothe lake,Fly-inAcresResevoir,theSnowflakeLodgeanda localdogrunwalkingdistancefromthecabin.There arelotsofamenitiesavailableatthelodge!
AMENITIES
WEEKLY PASSES
BLUE LAKE BISTRO
TheSnowflakeLodgehaslotsofamenitiesincluding fourtenniscourts,pickleball,basketballcourts,bocceball, horseshoes,frisbee,volleyballandapool.Thereisalsoa restaurantcalledtheBlueLakeBistrothatisopenon FridaysandSaturdays.
NOTE ON PRICING: Youmustbringtheguestcardwithyouthatis hanginginthekitchenandthefeeis$20/perdayforeachperson(or $100foragroupof6)Therearealsoweeklypassesavailable.
Alpine lake is thebiggestglacierlakeinthearea andismostpopularforfishingandkayaking.
WhitePinesLakeisonlyacoupleofmilesfrom thecabin.Theyhavekayaking,anicesandyarea forswimming,picnictablesandaplayareafor theyoungkids,sandvolleyball,andtheLoggers Museum.Italsohassomegreateasyhikingtrails.
Both are located in the Stanislaus National ForestinCalifornia,andarepopularfor outdooractivitiesespeciallyfishing.
New Melonesisabiglakegood forboatingandjetskiing.
Naturalbridgestrailisabeautifultwo-mile roundtriphikewillleadyoutospectacular limestonecavernsthathavebeencarvedoutby CoyoteCreekwhichfeedsintoNewMelonesLake.
ArnoldRimTrailislocatedrightnear White Pines lake. It also includes the LoggersMuseumandyoucanbring dogsincertainareasaswell.
Candy rock is a 3.2 mile out and back dirt /graveltrailnearAvery. It’smoderately challengingandisnotforyoungchildren. There is awater hole,natural rock slides, andbeautifulscenary.
Gentlehikingforabout1.5milesontheNorth GroveTrailtoseethelargestSequoiasandRedwoods. About two miles from cabin.
NOTE: Thereisanannualpasshangingonthe keyringinthekitchen.Orit’s$8.00aday.
There are over 25 wineries in Murphys don’t forget to try them out. Here are just a few of our favorites!
Newsome Harlow is our favoritewinery. Ifyouvisit,tellthem‘theSandovals’sentyou!
Ironstonewineryisthebiggestwineryaround and hosts lots of summer concerts and events.
LavenderRidgeislocatedrightintheheart ofMurphysandspecializesinartisancheese, makingitagreatplacetogowineand cheesetasting.
Family owned and operated craft distillery and tasting room,located right inArnold.
Pourhousewithgreatbeer,foodandlotsoffun eventsforkidsandfamily.Funinanyseason andlocatedrightonMainStreetinMurphys.
Cozy,creeksidebarofferingcomfortfoodand arotatingtapselection.Greatoutdoorseating, andfireplaces.Veryspaciousforbigparties!
Gold miners first explored Moaning Caverns in the 1840’s and 1850’s. Today, visitors enter by descending a metal spiral staircase for cave tours and family adventure!
Located in Murphys and known for its deep underground caves filled with a large array of formations including stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones.
River Journey rafting is the closest guided rafting. All their trips start in Knights Ferry, CA and take large groups.
Tuolumne County is home to many historic gold mining towns. These towns make easy and fun day trips from the cabin, offering historic landmarks, shops, activities, dining experiences and more!
Our overall favorite town tovisit and hang out in - especially good for shopping and wine tasting.
VISITING GUIDE
Oldgoldminingtownwithmanyhistoric landmarksincludingrailroadsandsaloons. Therearealsolotsoflodgingoptionsand uniquegiftshops.
VISITING GUIDE
Known for it’s historic downtown and manyantiquestores.
VISITING GUIDE
Oldgoldminingtownwithgood coffeeshopsandseveralparks.
TOWN EVENTS
HISTORIC PARK INFO
A host favorite! Murphys is our favorite town and the most walkable, with 25 wineries, lots of restaurants and lots of antique shopping. Here are just a few of our favorite spots!
Charming shop featuring awide range of Champagnes and sparklingwines.
INFO
Newsome Harlow is our favorite winery, greatambienceandwonderfulstaff!Ifyou visit,tellthem‘theSandovals’sentyou!
MORE INFO RESERVE
Casualseafoodrestaurantwithaselfpour beerwall.Welovecominghereforoysters!
MENU
Localartisanicecreamshopthatalsohas amazingcookiesandpintstogo.Youcan evenordercookiedoughtogoandbake at home!
MENU
DIGNITY HEALTH CLINIC
209-795-4193
2181 Hwy 4 / Meadowmont Center
ARNOLD PET CLINIC
209-795-4471
MEADOWMONT PHARMACY
209-795-1155
2182 Hwy 4
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Avery Refuse Disposal Transfer Station
209-795-3222 4541SegalRd.,Avery. ClosedWed&Thursday
ACE HARDWARE
209-795-1331
981 Blagen Rd. Arnold
TIMELESS HOME GALLERY
209-813-0805
1316 Oak Circle, Arnold
Local artists & artisans
EBBETTS PASS SPORTING GOODS
209-795-1686
925 CA-4 # A, Arnold
Fishinglicenses&sleddingpassessoldhere
DEA BATHROOM MACHINERIES
209-728-2031
495 Main Street, Murphys Uniqueantiques
WHO’S NEXT
209-728-2274
220 Big Trees Road, Murphys Consignment
SARAFINAS
209-795-9858
794 Hwy 4
SNOWSHOE BREWING CO.
209-795-2272
2050 Hwy 4
*Werecommendorderingpizzastogoor gettingagrowleroflocallybrewedbeer*
DOGWOOD
209-813-7101
1224 Oak Cir (right off Hwy 4)
ARNOLD CHINESE
209-795-6368
2182 Hwy 4 /Meadowmont Center
GIANT BURGER
209-795-1594
Besthamburgersandknownforonionrings and soft cone ice cream!
MURPHYS GRADE
209-223-4367
397 Main Street, Murphys
THE LUBEROOM SALOON
(209) 795-2118
3431 Highway 4
JOMA’S ICE CREAM
209-728-8655
386 Main Street, Murphys
‘TheTrue Mexican Coffee’ and a house favorite of ours!
1. Place coffee and cinnamon in the filter basket coffee maker
2. Add water to coffee maker and brew as directed
3. In a saucepan, blend milk, chocolate syrup and sugar
4. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves
5. Combine milk mixture and brewed coffee
• 3/4 cup coffee beans, ground
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup chocolate syrup
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract