California · Mountain biking · Silver Valley Trailhead · Near Bear Valley

North Lake Alpine

2.8 mi
distance
1,055 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is North Lake Alpine open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name North Lake Alpine, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

North Lake Alpine is a mountain biking route in the Calaveras Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest in California, about 2.8 miles long and roughly 1,055 feet of elevation gain. The Forest Service manages the land, and the ride starts at about 7,442 feet, climbing to a high point near 8,471 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 49°F and only a couple of wet days a month, while winter highs there sit in the mid-30s. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. The Osborne Ridge Trail and its connector begin just 0.1 mile away, and Silvertip campground is 0.2 mile off. Lake Alpine Recreation Area, about 1.6 miles away, offers fishing, and the Warm-up Wall climbing area is about 4.1 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lake Alpine

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lake Alpine Resort

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit North Lake Alpine

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 23°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 23°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 26°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 29°

      5 wet

    5. May

      56° / 35°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 42°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 49°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 36°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 23°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dagget Pass, NV, 35.2 mi away at 7,334 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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