Sierra Nevada

Alpine County Hiking

Approximately 96 percent of Alpine County is public land, including portions of the Humboldt-Toiyabe, El Dorado and Stanislaus National Forests and the Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg Wildernesses.

Additional hiking is available at Grover Hot Springs State Park and in the Indian Creek Recreation Area.

Mokelumne

 

Carson Pass to Winnemucca Lake Easy
    Winnemucca Lake to Round Top Lake Moderate
 
This trail passes through a spectacular wildflower display in the Spring. 5.0 miles
    This trail passes through a spectacular wildflower display in the Spring. 2.0 miles
 
             
Woods Lake Trailhead to Winnemucca Lake Moderate
    Woods Lake Trailhead to Round Top Lake Moderate
 
This trail starts off in a forested area, then passes through a spectacular wildflower display in the Spring. 3.0 miles
    Lost Cabin Mine Trail - This trail can be combined with the Woods Lake to Winnemucca Lake to make a loop route. 3.8 miles
 
             
Caples Trailhead to Emigrant Lake Moderate
         
Starts off along Caples Lake, then climbs to scenic Emigrant Lake. 8.6 miles
         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             

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