Alpine County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. 
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Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. 
#nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Spring in the high sierras, Winnemucca Lake in the Carson Pass area. 
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Following the river up Ebbets Pass....only to find the road is still snowed in.
Upper Kinney Lake is just off the PCT off HWY 4, between Markleville Ca, and Bear Valley.  Fantastic short backpacking trip for over night camping or great day hike for a loop of lakes in the High Sierra off Ebbetts Pass on HWY 4. 
Looking for a day adventure in Alpine County or within an hour of South Lake Tahoe.

Popular cities in Alpine County

Arnold, California A perfect winter day
Arnold
Known for Mountains, Forests and Golf
Relaxing Arnold is calling! Discover its golf, mountain views, rock climbing and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Bear Valley Ski
  • Lake Alpine
  • Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
These are winter trees in a snow storm. They are located near the Kirkwood ski area. They are surrounded by a snowy hillside.
Kirkwood
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Hiking
Escape to secluded Kirkwood! Enjoy its skiing, hiking and mountain views.

Reasons to visit

  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort
  • Cornice Express Ski Lift
  • Solitude Ski Lift
A man, Brendan Burnside, catches a fish fly fishing in Pleasant Valley Creek in Markleeville, California.
Markleeville
Known for Skiing, Snowboarding and Lakes
Experience the skiing, lake views and art in Markleeville!

Reasons to visit

  • Grover Hot Springs State Park
  • Summit Lake

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