Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail

Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail

At-a-Glance

  • Trailhead: Bear Valley Village
  • GPS Coordinates: 38. 27434 -120 02208
  • Distance Roundtrip: 8 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Hiking Season: Year-Round
  • Features: Alpine Lake, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly
  • Services Available: Biking, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Disc Golfing, Sno-Park, Food, Gas
  • USGS Topo Map 7.5': Spicer Meadow Reservoir

This trail runs between the east end of Lake Alpine and the community of Bear Valley. Along the lakeshore the trail is paved and wheelchair-accessible. West of the lake the trail reverts to native surface as it meanders through the forest, hooking up with a portion of the historic Emigrant-West pioneer route. This trail is open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. To access trail from Bear Valley, take the trail from Parking Lot A near the 16th hole of the Community Disc Golf Course, follow it as it crosses Hwy 4 and veers sharply east.

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