Grover Hot Springs State Park and Pleasant Valley present great self-guided trail systems without the amenities or meticulous trail grooming. For the most adventurous, the three National Forests in the county offer many trailheads and points of access into wild and spectacular backcountry. However, these road closures offer great access points to easy cross country skiing on and around the closed highways. Whether you are looking for a 15 minute stretch or a five day backpacking adventure, Alpine County is a great starting point. Keep in mind that most of the county is under many feet of snow during winter months, with backcountry skiing preferred to hiking.
General information is available at the visitor center in Bear Valley's commercial center.
Cycling Cycling is one of the major sports in the high Sierra. Whether on road or off there are bountiful opportunities available to all levels of cyclists. The Bear Valley Adventure Center publishes a mountain bike trail guide for the Bear Valley area and all trails throughout the county are on the forest service travel maps as well as the Alpine County map. The ride, held every July, is an endurance style bicycling event with a total of 128.6 miles and 16,310 feet of climbing over 5 mountain passes in one day. There are trails throughout the county just waiting for the experienced rider.