Charity Valley Trail
6.8 mi
Distance
161 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 21m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Charity Valley Trail is a point-to-point trail in Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Alpine County, California. It is 6.8 miles long and gains 161 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Markleeville, California, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,391 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 2,430 ft |
| End | 6.8 mi | 1,755 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Markleeville, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Alpine County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Toiyabe National Forest · United States Forest Service
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