The Best Backpacking in Bear Valley

This is a long, beautiful snowshoe to a lake that is very accessible in the summer but almost untouched in the winter! There are a couple of ways to access the lake during the winter, but this is the most interesting: Starting at the easternmost sno-park along Highway 4 going east of Bear Valley,...

Lake Alpine and Duck Lake Loop is a 14.8 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Arnold, California.

The trail to Wheeler Lake begins at the Woodchuck Basin Trailhead. This trailhead is located a little over a mile east of Lake Alpine on Highway 4. The trail starts off relatively flat and winds through forests and meadows, taking you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. Time it right and you'll be met...

Wheeler Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.

Bull Run Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California.

The hike to Bull Run Lake is about 7.8 miles, roundtrip, and begins at the Stanislaus Meadows Trailhead, located about 10 miles West of Ebbetts Pass. There is plenty of parking near the trailhead, off of the South side of CA 4. The trailhead GPS coordinates are: N38 30.376' / W119 56/617'Once you...

Getting There Take 108 to Pinecrest Lake to pick up a free backcountry permit at the Summit Ranger Station. (If you reach Strawberry you've gone too far.) Continue past Beardsley Lake to Clark's Fork Road on the left. Cross two bridges and Forest Route 6N06 will take you to the trailhead (County ...

Deadwood Peak and Upper Blue Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.

It is a 6 mile hike to Grouse Lake. You begin at the trailhead which is right by the Upper Blue Lake Camp Ground. Park in the dirt parking area and then cross the metal footbridge, and you will see the trailhead marker on your left.The trail takes you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. Follow the tra...

Raymond Lake via Wet Meadows Trailhead is an out and back trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California

Highland Lakes - Arnot Creek Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.

This fantastic camping or chilling spot has beautiful granite pools and slides of all sizes. The area consists of a river flowing over a granite slab creating pools some of which are over ten feet deep. The water cascades down the granite in small water falls. The area is located next to Silver L...

Ebbetts Pass Trailhead to Raymond Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Markleeville, California.

Woods Lake Campground to Pack Trail to Horseshoe Canyon Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Kirkwood, California.

Sentinels Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kirkwood, California.

Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Kirkwood, California.