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Osborne Ridge Trail
Offers panoramic view of Lake Alpine area and Bear Valley from Osborne Hill. Ends at the Emigrant/ MCCT Trail. The one-way distance is .9 miles; difficulty is moderate.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
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| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer, early fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Bear Valley to the west, Markleeville to the east |
| Water: | At Silvertip Campground in summer season |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet at the Lake Alpine Sno-Park lot |
General Information
Directions:From the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California, travel 33 miles east on Highway 4. Trailhead is at the back of the Silvertip Campground , located 2.3 miles east of Bear Valley on Highway 4 and just east of the intersection with State Route 207 (road to Bear Valley Ski Area).
If you are not camping at Silvertip Campground, park in the Lake Alpine Sno-Park lot on Highway 4, just outside the campground (Sno-Park permit required November 1 to May 31). You may also park at the Alpine Bypass Trail trailhead, 1/4 mile east on Highway 4; take this trail west .4 miles to reach the Osborne Ridge Trail.
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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