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4,068 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
7,382 ft
Altitude min
7,560 ft
Altitude max
7,560 ft
Altitude start
7,382 ft
Altitude end
-4.363%
Grade
-10.764%
Grade max
4.265%
Grade min
120 ft
Distance climb
3,847 ft
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Valley
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166521 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #275460 in Trail Running
    • #76832 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late Spring to Late Fall
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This is a short double wide trail from the campground at Lake Alpine to Silvertip campground. It is part of the route from Lake Alpine to Bear Valley (which turns into singletrack at Silvertip. This is a chipsealed paved trail with a 3-5% steady climb. Nothing challenging, but a good and pretty alternative to climbing the narrow road out of Lake Alpine

Access Info

Entry is about 100 yards from Hwy 4 into the Lake Alpine Campground entrance toward Slick Rock Road. As you enter, it is the only “trail” on the right side, just as the pavement ends.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Silvertip... Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 14, 2026
 reporter This trail is clear and a good green trail for family riding between Lake Alpine and Bear Valley
Sep 10, 2023 @ 7:31am
Sep 10, 2023
 Watch for trail sabotage, freaks are laying logs and branches on trail after steep areas so unsuspecting riders will be caught off guard and...
Aug 25, 2023 @ 12:57am
Aug 25, 2023
 Trail was in great shape. Clear with no obstructions.
Aug 11, 2023 @ 2:19am
Aug 11, 2023
 Logged, cleared, clean and ideal.
Sep 3, 2022 @ 8:41am
Sep 3, 2022
 Overall flat and simple. Easy ride from Lake Alpine West to Silver Tip.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine

        ▼ Where is Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine located?
        Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine is located in Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Bear Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.47996, -120.01756.
        ▼ How hard is Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.363%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,382 ft to 7,560 ft.
        ▼ Is Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine a point to point trail?
        Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine is 4,068 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine are:
        • July (8 activities)
        • November (3 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine. The trail is 4,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine?
        Silvertip Campground to Lake Alpine is a very popular trail. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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