Backpacking - Camping & Hiking Adventures in Alpine County

Backpacking - Camping & Hiking Adventures in Alpine County

General Information

Alpine County is made up of mostly public land consisting of hundreds of miles of backpacking and hiking trails meandering through two Federal Wilderness areas and three National Forests, just waiting to be explored and experienced by the Back Country Adventurist. Craggy Summits, Lush River Valleys, and Crystal Clear Alpine Lakes are the jewels of Alpine County's unspoilled wilderness.

The Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg Wildernesses, sections of the Humboldt-Toiyabe, El Dorado and Stanislaus National Forests, as well as Grover Hot Springs State Park and the Bureau of Land Management - Indian Creek Recreation Area all offer the opportunity to escape the rigors of the daily grind for a day or two, or longer, if you have the desire for an unforgettable trek into the vast wilderness. The Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe-Yosemite Trail cross Alpine County north to south, while trailheads around Carson Pass, Bear Valley, and Markleeville provide an access point to numerous destinations in the backcountry.

Hiking & Backpacking Trails in and Around Alpine County

• Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): Wet Meadows Trailhead to Raymond Lake (9 miles)
• Raymond Lake Trail (21.2 miles)
• Emigrant Pass Trail (10 miles)
• Upper Blue Lake to Fourth of July Lake Trail (9 miles)
• Granite & Grouse Lakes Trail (12 miles)