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Dec 28, 2020
"Top of the World" on Arnold Rim Trail Offers Panoramic Views
One of our favorite local dog-friendly hikes is a bit strenuous, but if you don't mind elevation gain, the trail is well-maintained and the views are worth the effort! To the west, you can see all the way across the Central Valley to Mt. Diablo on a clear day, and to the east you can see the grand peaks of the Sierra. This photo was taken on a warm December day and the views were spectacular! Scroll down for more information on the trail head and a detailed description of the
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Aug 18, 2020
Hiking Calaveras Big Trees from Upper Moran Road
Few visitors know that Calaveras Big Trees State Park can be accessed from Upper Moran Road in the Blue Lake Springs neighborhood of Arnold, just over a mile from our cabin, Snowflake Chalet. From the trail head, it is approximately a 4 mile roundtrip hike to the North Grove, around the loop and back to the trailhead.
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Aug 18, 2020
Hiking Calaveras Big Trees from Upper Moran Road
Few visitors know that Calaveras Big Trees State Park can be accessed from Upper Moran Road in the Blue Lake Springs neighborhood of Arnold, just over a mile from our cabin, Snowflake Chalet. From the trail head, it is approximately a 4 mile roundtrip hike to the North Grove, around the loop and back to the trailhead.
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Aug 18, 2020
Hiking Calaveras Big Trees from Upper Moran Road
Few visitors know that Calaveras Big Trees State Park can be accessed from Upper Moran Road in the Blue Lake Springs neighborhood of Arnold, just over a mile from our cabin, Snowflake Chalet. From the trail head, it is approximately a 4 mile roundtrip hike to the North Grove, around the loop and back to the trailhead.
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Jun 23, 2020
Snowflake Chalet Kitchen Basics
Please do not remove dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, serving bowls or platters or other permanent items from Snowflake Chalet to take on a picnic or when gathering with friends at a nearby cabin. We know you have the best of intentions of returning everything, but we have found that items sometimes don't make their way back to us.
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How to Use our TV and Entertainment System at Snowflake Chalet
We have Smart TVs in our living room and in the recreation room and in the bunk room over the garage. Both are new systems that are easy to use, but we understand that if your system at home is different, it can be confusing. Here are tips to help if you encounter problems.
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