Alpine County California Last Updated: 10/19/2024 | |
Alpine County is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the eastern part of California. It is the least populous county in the state, with 1,204 residents in 2020, and is known for its rugged, mountainous terrain, which includes peaks, forests, and lakes. The county is bordered by the states of Nevada to the east and other California counties, including El Dorado and Amador, to the west. | |
Geography: Alpine County covers about 743 square miles, and much of the area is public land, including parts of the Eldorado National Forest and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The county's elevation ranges from about 4,000 feet to over 11,000 feet in the mountains. Recreation: Alpine County is known for outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, camping, skiing, and fishing. The county is home to parts of the Pacific Crest Trail and several ski resorts, such as Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Bear Valley. |
Jobs Peak Place » Outdoors Jobs Peak offers hiking and backcountry skiing with the view of Lake Tahoe. It is in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 183 views 💖 1California | |
Caples Lake Place » Outdoors Caples Lake is a reservoir that is located near Kirkwood, California along highway 88. It was used as a halting place for wagon travelers who were trekking the historic Mormon Emigrant trail during the Gold Rush. 199 views 💖 1California | |
Lake Alpine Place » Outdoors Lake Alpine is a natural alpine lake located in Alpine County, California, formed by Alpine Dam on Silver Creek, in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lake is situated at an elevation of 7,350 feet (2,240 meters) and is surrounded by forests of pine, fir, and aspen trees. 201 views 💖 1California | |
Round Top Lake Place » Outdoors Round Top Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the Mokelumne Wilderness of California, just south of Lake Tahoe. It's a popular destination for hikers and backpackers, as it's part of the Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes Trail. The trail is a moderate 6.8-mile out-and-back hike that takes in stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. 189 views 💖 1California |