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Ebbetts Pass – Lake Alpine loop from Markleeville

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Ebbetts Pass – Lake Alpine loop from Markleeville

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Ebbetts Pass – Lake Alpine loop from Markleeville

07:36

105km

2,300m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.95 km for 2.99 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 94.0 km for 2.99 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

27.7 km

Kinney Reservoir

Lake

2

29.0 km

Ebbetts Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It's quite a grind to get up here, at an elevation of 8,736 feet or 2,663 m, but sometimes you just have to play road biker for the views.

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3

36.9 km

Hermit Valley

Highlight • Natural

4

41.4 km

Ebbetts Pass 🗻 Pacific Grade Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

CA SR 4 leads over Ebbetts Pass about 10 miles East of Bear Valley, crossing Pacific Grade Summit at about 2464 m elevation. CA SR4 is closed from the first …

Tip by

5

42.0 km

Mosquito Lakes

Highlight • Lake

These lakes are a popular spot for fishing. There are a couple of nice hiking trails too, and a campground.

Tip by

6

51.8 km

Lake Alpine

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lake Alpine is a year round destination. Sitting at 7,300 feet it is a great place to hike, bike, swim, and kayak in the summer. In winter you'll find ample opportunities for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Tip by

7

73.6 km

Ebbetts Pass 🗻 Highland Lakes Road turnoff

Highlight • Mountain Pass

CA SR4 from the west reaches a Turnoff to the right (south on Highland Lakes Road (8N01) about 16 miles past the winter road closure at Bear Valley.

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8

98.9 km

Mogul Canyon, E Fork Carson River 🌊

Highlight • Canyon

Several pull-outs along the road open up different views and short unmarked trails leading down to the wild and natural river

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B

105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

103 km

1.75 km

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

1.98 km

208 m

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Highest point (2,660 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

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