Reviewed by: Chris , from Fortuna, CA

Summary:
Singe track trails are easy climbing, moderatey technical, but relatively short. I recommend the Bear Trap Basin ride first as a warm-up (8-miles) and then finish up with the shorter rides surrounding Lake Alpine and Bear Valley. All of the rides in the Bear Valley area are really scenic and I was alone on the trails late in October.

Recommended Route:
Trail head across Highway 4 from Bear Valley bike and ski shop. Check out their bike trails guidebook and spend some $ in their store.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bear trap basin, immigrant trail

Reviewed by: Special K , from Menlo Park

Summary:
Challenging Climb. If you're from the bay area, beware.. the elevation is 7000 feet and will take a day or two to get used, so don't go first thing after the 4 hour drive. I used to work at Bear Valley Ski Resort and let me tell you, the 4 hour drive is not all that bad. In the Summer you also might want to check out the resort for things happening around the mountain. 99 they held the knobular world cup series that also took place in Sqwua. Oh, and another thing.. Trail not open in winter unless you feel like snow biking.

Recommended Route:
Take Side trails, they are the most fun. If you're looking for paved easy-stuff, you can stick to the new paved trail around most of lake alpine. Otherwise, prepare to get lost :)

Other recommended trails in the same area:
oops, see above.