Near Bear Valley lies Ebbetts Pass, which is perfect for backpacking. Day rides can vary from unstrained, quarter mile rides to full day excursions on strenuous mountain peaks. One of the best rides is at the Spicer Meadow Reservoir Area. This area has three different trail paths.
The first trail is Elephant Rock Lake to Rock Lake, which is a 1.8 mi/2.9 km, one way mountain trail with 800 ft/244 m elevation, gain rising. If you want to try an easier trail, go to Elephant Rock, a half mile trail each way, where the terrain is level.
The second trail is Around Utica Reservoir, which is a 6 mi/9.6 km, one way cross country trail with 100 ft/30.5 m, up and down elevation. It is not an official trail, but it is an obvious one around the lake. You can bring fishing gear and fresh water to experience camping, enjoying the surrounding beauty of the scenery.
The third trail is Spicer to Sand Flat, which is a 5.5 mi/8.8 km, one way mountain trail with drop 1000 ft/304.8 m elevation, going up. There is a bridge you can cross and hike up to Highway 4, at Big Meadow for pick up.
Mammoth Lakes is located near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State Line, 9 mi/14.5 km northwest of Mount Morrison, at an elevation of 7880 ft/2402 m, Mono County, California, USA.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region at South Island in New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
The beautiful island of Corfu is situated in the Ionian Sea and is part of the Eptanisa island complex. Blessed with amazing natural landscape, stunning sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, along with historical monuments and medieval villages, Corfu is a fascinating Mediterranean destination that enchants and inspires visitors!
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Badger Pass Ski Area is a small ski area which is located in Yosemite National Park, near Mariposa, California, USA.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort that has 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Tamarack Lodge Resort is located in Mammoth Lakes, near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State line Mono County, California, USA.
Mammoth Lakes is located near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State Line, 9 mi/14.5 km northwest of Mount Morrison, at an elevation of 7880 ft/2402 m, Mono County, California, USA.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Donner Ski Ranch is a resort located on Donner Summit, in the Tahoe National Forest, Nevada County, California, USA. The area has been used for skiing since 1939.
