The Arnold Rim Trail Association (ARTA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit group of community volunteers who work collaboratively with the Calaveras District Office of the Stanislaus National Forest to construct and maintain the Arnold Rim Trail as a one-of-a-kind Central Sierra Nevada recreational and educational resource. ARTA celebrates that mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers share the Arnold Rim Trail harmoniously. Working together, ARTA and Forest Service engage with local agencies, homeowners, and business associations.
Board of Directors
Bruce Rohrer, Treasurer
Greg Novacek, Chair
Jim O’Connor, Chief Trail Officer
Joanie Novacek, Secretary
Joel Penner, Chief Technology Officer
Karin Weller, Trail Ambassador & Docent Program Director
Steve Lauterbach, Chair Emeritus & ARTA Historian
Strategic Planning Committee
Rob Houghton, Chairperson
Our Stanislaus National Forest Partners
Aaron James, Supervisor’s Office, Partnership & Outreach Coordinator
Alison Nilsen, Calaveras Ranger District, Visitor Information Services Lead
Casey Jardine, Supervisor’s Office, Recreation Officer
Evan Watson, Calaveras Ranger District, OHV & Dispersed Recreation Manager
Jason Kuiken, Supervisor’s Office, Forest Supervisor
Jose Hernandez, Calaveras Ranger District, Public Service Staff Officer
Keith Matteson, Calaveras Ranger District, District Recreation Specialist
Ray Cablayan, Calaveras Ranger District, District Ranger
RJ Ward, Calaveras Ranger District, Law Enforcement Officer
Skye Donaldson, Calaveras Ranger District, Special Uses Resource Assistant
ARTA mourns loss of Dave Edney, Volunteer Trail Building Leader