Lake Valley
5.8 mi
Distance
13 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 56m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lake Valley is a point-to-point trail in Alpine County, California. It is 5.8 miles long and gains 13 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Bear Valley, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,658 ft |
| End | 5.7 mi | 1,611 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, 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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Bear Valley, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Alpine County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
1.9 mi awayArnold, NV
Check official pricing22 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewedBooks up fast · 76% Some Coverage
Lake Alpine Campground
2.3 mi awayStanislaus National Forest
Arnold, CA
Reservable
Stanislaus National Forest Pine Marten Campground
2.5 mi awayArnold, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
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