sno-parks
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and general snow play activities are also available at the Lake Alpine, Spicer, and Round Valley SNO-Park areas. All SNO-Park areas require either a day ($15) or season ($40) permit, available for purchase at the Bear Valley Adventure Company. You can also purchase a permit online. You can rent cross country skis or snowshoes from us and venture up to the SNO-Parks. A permit is required for each vehicle parked at a SNO-Park from November 1 through May 30 of each year.
Lake Alpine
Lake Alpine is often crowded with multiple user groups (lots of snowmobiles) on weekends and located at the winter closure gate at Lake Alpine. Highway 4 is normally groomed one time per week beyond the gate closure and up to Ebbetts Pass.
spicer reservoir
Less crowded than Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir is located 5 miles west of Bear Valley on Highway 4 and the Spicer Road. Spicer Reservoir is occasionally groomed beyond the road closure as snow conditions allow.
round valley
Less crowded than Lake Alpine. Turn left on Highway 207 (the entrance to Bear Valley Mountain), and the parking area will be on your right. This SNO-PARK area is for non-motorized users only.
