Many of the trails at Calaveras Big Trees State Park highlight the Giant Sequoia Groves. The North and South grove of big trees highlight these thousand year old trees. These uncommon trees are the reason the park was set aside and protected. We also have trails that lead to the lava bluffs, river and beaver creek for fishing and swimming. Many of our fire roads are wonderful for dog walkers and bikers. Happy hiking.
The Three Senses Trail is a 0.13 mile accessible loop trail in a sequoia forest setting and includes rest stops and interpretive panels in English and Braille. Access to this trail is approximately 500 feet down the North Grove Trail. The trail is constructed of compacted soil and boardwalks. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes. An alternate access to the trail is from a parking lot near the trailhead. This parking lot does not have accessible parking stalls and users would have to cross a park road.
The North Grove Trail is a 1.7 mile accessible loop trail which originates from the visitor center parking lot where accessible parking is available. Visitors will experience some of the largest trees in the park along the trail. This trail is constructed of compacted soil and also connects to the three senses trail. The trail is generally flat with intermittent sections that are 5% to 8%.
The Beaver Creek Trail is a 0.68 mile accessible loop trail that originates from the South Grove parking area and Beaver Creek Picnic Area with scenic views along Beaver Creek. Accessible picnicking is available at the Beaver Creek Picnic Area. The trail is constructed of compacted soil and gravel. There are several armored crossings on the trail that water flows over the trail during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections that are 5% to 8% and two sections at 7 feet and 9 feet with a 10% slope. Accessible parking is available at both the South Grove Trailhead and Beaver Creek Picnic Trailhead locations.
The Stanislaus River Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail 0.17 miles each way that originates from a parking lot located near the River Picnic Area. This trail takes visitors down to the banks of the Stanislaus River. The trail is constructed of compacted soil and gravel and although it is accessible it may be challenging to some visitors due to steeper slopes leading to the river. The trail does have sections that are less than 5% with intermittent sections that are 5% to 8% and one section at 24 feet with a 10% slope. Accessible parking is available at the trailhead. An accessible picnic site is located at the end of the trail.
