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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - May 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nMay 1st\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 5:15PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 5:30PM\nSunset is at 7:52PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-may-1-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - May 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nMay 24th\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 5:35PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 5:50PM\nSunset is at 8:13PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-may-24-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - June 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nJun 27th\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 5:50PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 6:05PM\nSunset is at 8:28PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-june-27-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - July 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nJuly 25th\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 5:45PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 6:00PM\nSunset is at 8:17PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-july-25-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - August 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nAugust 28th\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 4:55PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 5:10PM\nSunset is at 7:36PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-august-28-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T190000
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - September 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nSeptember 26th\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 4:15PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 4:30PM\nSunset is at 6:51PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-september-26-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Hike to Cougar Rock - October 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this intermediate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about 4 miles total\, with 730 feet of elevation gain. If you haven’t done one of these hikes\, you owe it to yourself to join the fun. They are scheduled on weekends near or on the day of the full moon each month\, and they are special! \nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n1) This is an intermediate level four-mile hike with 730 feet of elevation gain\, the equivalent of a seventy-three-story building. We take plenty of time with frequent stops. That said\, it is not a hike for beginners. Please assess your level of conditioning. If you would struggle with a seventy-three-story building\, even with stops\, please take a few weeks of regular training to make yourself ready. It’ll be worth the investment! \n2) If this is your first time driving to the parking area\, please do not approach on Valley View Drive from Avery Sheep Ranch Road. Instead approach by starting in Arnold and turning off Highway 4 onto Lakemont Drive\, followed by a quick left turn onto Valley View Drive. More travel instructions are below. \n3) Bring a headlamp or flashlight\, bug repellent\, a snack\, water\, and layers. \nNo sign-up needed\, hike proceeds even if cloudy\, but rain cancels. (And if the weather has been wet\, please see caution below about road condition on the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive.) Again\, please bring layers\, snack\, water\, bug repellant and flashlight as return hike is in the dark. \nPlease arrive at the parking lot at least fifteen minutes before departure time for introductions and a brief orientation by the hike leader\, as departure times are prompt: \n\nOctober 24th\, 2026\nArrive at Trailhead: 3:35PM\nDeparture from Trailhead: 3:50PM\nSunset is at 6:12PM\n\n(Return to vehicles about two and a half hours after departing.) \nThe trailhead is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y.\nHere’s a link to Google Maps of this intersection. \nDrive 1.50 miles on Valley View Drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold. The first mile of Valley View Drive is paved\, and the last 0.45 miles is dirt. There is no sign at the intersection of Valley View Drive with Forest Rte 5N95Y\, but you will see a parking area on the right with a picnic table at that location. Here’s a link to Google Maps that shows the drive from the intersection of Lakemont Drive and Valley View Drive in Arnold to the intersection of Valley View Drive and Forest Rte 5N95Y. \nCaution about wet weather driving: Please note that in wet weather\, the half-mile dirt portion of Valley View Drive can be very slippery. Two-wheel drive vehicles have difficulty driving back up the hill after the hike. All-wheel drive vehicles highly recommended in wet-weather. \nThe GPS coordinates of the trailhead:\n38.21938\, -120.37873 \nQuestions? Email info@arnoldrimtrail.org. Pictures of the sunset hikes are often posted to the ARTA Facebook page.
URL:https://arnoldrimtrail.org/event/guided-sunset-hike-to-cougar-rock-october-24-2026/
LOCATION:ART Trailhead – Valley View Dr.\, Valley View Dr & Forest Rte 5N95Y\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes
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