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.
Mesa Vista is a census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 200 at the 2010 census, up from 182 at the 2000 census.
Grover Hot Springs State Park is a state park of California, containing natural hot springs on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. Park amenities include a swimming pool complex fed by the hot springs, as well as a campground, picnic area, and hiking trails. The 553-acre (224 ha) park was established in 1959.
Skyline Bear Valley Resort offers activities from relaxation to extreme adventure in every season. Whether you're looking to get your heart racing or to just slow down and savor the Sierra, Bear Valley is the perfect destination to enjoy the outdoors as Mother Nature intended.
Alpine Village is a census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census, up from 114 at the 2010 census.
Markleeville is a census-designated place and the county seat of Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 191 at the 2020 census, down from 210 at the 2010 census. There is a hot spring, and a state park with a campground. Excellent hiking trails abound.
Kirkwood is a small unincorporated community located in Alpine County, California, known for its ski resort and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The town is accessible by State Route 88. Kirkwood is within the Eldorado National Forest. The population was 158 at the 2010 census.
Bear Valley is a small community located in Alpine County, California, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is known for its ski resort and outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, and fishing in the summer months. The area is also popular for backcountry skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In addition to outdoor activities, Bear Valley has a few restaurants, lodging options, and a general store.
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.
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.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year-round resort in Kirkwood, California south of Lake Tahoe that focuses on skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking and mountain-biking in summer.
