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1.7 miles
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
00:19:12
Avg time
-230 ft
Altitude change
7,326 ft
Altitude min
7,556 ft
Altitude max
7,556 ft
Altitude start
7,326 ft
Altitude end
-2.624%
Grade
-24.344%
Grade max
13.599%
Grade min
3,574 ft
Distance climb
4,677 ft
Distance down
513 ft
Distance flat
00:19:12
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBear Valley
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUSFS
Even though this is listed as an intermediate ride, there are sections that require some technical skills. You must be willing to walk your bike through sections that you cannot ride without sliding. There is also a difficult creek crossing on the Lake Alpine outlet. There is a bridge across the creek, but it requires a difficult bike push over some granite sections. Highlights include views of Lake Alpine, and the Carson Wilderness Area. Overall, this is a fun, technically challenging singletrack route that is great for intermediate and advanced riders alike.
PARKING: The start/stop point for this loop has limited parking. There is much more and better parking for this trail at the east end of Lake Alpine. From there it is an easy, paved 1/4 mile up the Silver Valley Trailhead Connector to Loop Trail. Another good spot to park is also at the east end of Lake Alpine. Continue east from the lake up Hwy 4 about 1/4 mile to the first large pullout on the right. This is where the Loop crosses Hwy 4 and the trail can be ridden either direction for a 6 mile round trip.
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Best parking/access if 1/4 mile east of Lake Alpine, up highway 4 to the first large pullout on the right. This is where the trail crosses Highway 4 and can be accessed either direction for a 6 mile loop.
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 22 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 98 rides
- Last: Jul 12, 2026
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Directions to lake-alpine-loop-bypass-section trailhead
(38.478940, -120.016850)
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11 miles • 1,326 ft • 5 •
Intermediate ride starting and ending at Bear Valley resort.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section)
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Where is Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section) located?
Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section) is located in Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Bear Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.47894, -120.01685.
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How hard is Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section)?
Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.624%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section)?
Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section) has 158 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 388 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,326 ft to 7,556 ft.
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Is Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section) a point to point trail?
Lake Alpine Loop (Bypass Section) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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