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C Al If Or Ni A' S Al Ps HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR INSIDE 2020 COUNTY MAP INSIDE CALIFORNIA’S ALPS BEAR VALLEY | HOPE VALLEY | KIRKWOOD | LAKE ALPINE | MARKLEEVILLE | WOODFORDS CAMPING | DINING | EXPLORING | FISHING | HISTORY | HOT SPRINGS | LODGING | SHOPPING | SPECIAL EVENTS COUNTY Welcome... n behalf of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, its members and staff, we would like to welcome you to the smallest county by population in California. Alpine County was settled in a time when thousands of Americans flocked westward seeking fame, fortune and a new life. Alpine County was officially founded at the height of the American Civil War in 1864. The name “Alpine” was chosen because Scandinavian miners who had immigrated from A land created by fire and ice, settled Europe thought that the region’s grassy river valleys, vast surrounding forests and snow- by hardy pioneers, with four seasons of capped peaks reminded them of mountain scenic beauty and outdoor recreation, ranges of their homeland. the Alpine Sierra region offers adventure A world of “uns” - that is: untamed, and exploration, paired with a unique uncommercialized, and nearly uninhabited, and restful vacation experience. Alpine County beckons you. Experience our crystal clear alpine lakes, endless forests, mountain peaks, stars that meet the heavens, world class trout streams, small town hospitality, two people per square mile...and you. The Alpine County Chamber of Commerce hopes that this Visitors Guide will be helpful to you in planning your next visit. Please use this guide to find dining, history, lodging, services, shopping, recreation, and helpful information with regards to our National Forest. Two people per square mile...and you. n 1844, explorers discovered what was to eventually become California’s least populated county. More than 150 years later, the population remains a whopping 1,200*. In 1844, John Fremont and Kit Carson brought notice of a possible new travel route across the Sierras into California. In 1848, members of the Mormon Battalion began using the route, followed by the Gold Rush 49ers a year later. The excitement was short lived as the ore proved too stubborn to recover at a profit and men began to leave the area. The finishing Total AREA — blow came with the demonetization of silver in 1873, collapsing 465,030 acres prices and closing the remaining mines. With that, the population quickly (726.6 square miles) Ranks 9th smallest of California’s dwindled to fewer than 1,200. 58 counties. 96% of land is public; Ebbetts Pass, now designated as Highway 4, was named for “Major” John with only 4% under private ownership A. Ebbetts. Originally recommended as a railroad crossing, Major Ebbetts Elevation — died before the highway could be completed, the road was completed in Ranges from about 1864 connecting Bear Valley/Lake Alpine and Markleeville. Today the pass is a 4800’ to 11,400’ favorite area for camping, fishing and hiking. GOVERNMENT — Alpine County remained sparsely populated until the late 1960s, when Bear Markleeville is Valley and Kirkwood Ski Resorts were developed, increasing the current population the County Seat to 1,200. With about 96% of the land set aside for public use, Alpine County’s biggest asset is that of an outdoor paradise. With rocky peaks extending beyond the Jeffrey Pine tree lines, lush green valleys lie below to caress the rushing rivers. Rivers offer thrilling white-water rafting and kayaking experiences for the adventurous soul in us all and our trout filled streams and lakes are a dream come true for young and old anglers alike. Remarkable Alpine County awaits you, and so does the hospitality of quaint resorts and the refreshing beauty of unspoiled wilderness. Frolic in meadows, admire wildflowers, revitalize in hot springs, enjoy our rich history and bask in fresh air and sunshine. *The population of Alpine County can fluctuate between summer and winter months. AREA CHAMBERS/ Health Services (530) 694-2146 J. Marklee Toll Station Carson Valley Inn VISITOR Information 14880 Hwy 89 1627 US Highway 395 N Library Markleeville, CA Minden, NV Alpine County Visitors Center Bear Valley (209) 753-6219 (530) 694-2505 (775) 782-9711 Markleeville, CA Markleeville (530) 694-2120 (530) 694-2475 Kirkwood General Store Creekside Lodge www.alpinecounty.com Markleeville Public (530) 694-2924 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. 14820 Hwy 89 www.deathride.com Utility District Kirkwood, CA Markleeville, CA (209) 258-7294 (call for hours) (530) 694-2511 Amador County Markleeville Water (530) 694-2924 www.kirkwood.com Chamber of Commerce Company Kirkwood Lodging Jackson, CA Kirkwood Inn Kirkwood, CA (209) 223-0350 Sheriff’s Department Highway 88 (844) 471-3753 www.amadorchamber.com Bear Valley (209) 753-2321 Kirkwood, CA www.kirkwood.com Markleeville (530) 694-2231 (209) 258-7304 (call for hours) Calaveras County www.kirkwood.com Kirkwood Mountain Resort Chamber of Commerce Turtle Rock Park Campground P.O. Box 1 San Andreas, CA Information (530) 694-2140 Kirkwood Mountain Resort Kirkwood, CA (209) 754-5400 P.O. Box 1 (209) 258-6000 www.calaveras.org BLM (775) 885-6000 Kirkwood, CA www.kirkwood.com (209) 258-6000 Calaveras Visitors Bureau USFS - Carson Ranger District www.kirkwood.com Markleeville Creek House Angels Camp, CA (775) 882-2766 Markleeville, CA (209) 736-0049 Kirkwood Mountain Sports (775) 291-6827 www.gocalaveras.com Eastern Alpine 1377 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. Listed on Airbnb and VRBO Volunteer Fire Department Kirkwood, CA Carson Valley 60 Diamond Valley Road (209) 258-7240 (seasonal) Pyramid Peak Properties Chamber of Commerce Woodfords, CA www.kirkwood.com 1725 Grizzly Mountain Drive Gardnerville, NV (530) 694-2922 South Lake Tahoe, CA (775) 782-8144 Mad Dog Café and Market (530) 573-1888 www.carsonvalleynv.org Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department 290 A Old Pony Express Road www.pyramidpeakproperties.com 33540 Loop Road Markleeville, CA Carson Valley Visitors Authority Kirkwood, CA (530) 694-2930 Sorensen’s Resort Gardnerville, NV (209) 258-4444 14255 Hwy 88 (775) 782-8145 www.kmpud.com Markleeville General Store Hope Valley, CA www.visitcarsonvalley.org 14799 Hwy 89 (530) 694-2271 Lake Alpine Water Company, Inc. Markleeville, CA El Dorado County 3 Bear Valley Rd., Suite 109 (530) 694-2448 South Lake Tahoe Timeshare Rentals Chamber of Commerce Bear Valley, CA Find us on Facebook! South Lake Tahoe, CA Placerville, CA (209) 753-2409 (877) 815-4227 (530) 621-5885 www.lakealpinewater.com Schwan’s Home Service Inc. www.sellmytimesharenow.com/ www.eldoradocounty.org Carson City, NV timeshare/south+lake+tahoe/city/ U.S. Post Office (775) 412-1908 buy-timeshare Lake Tahoe South Shore P.O. Box 9998 www.schwans.com Chamber of Commerce Markleeville, CA The River House Stateline, NV (530) 694-2125 Sorensen’s Resort Markleeville, CA (775) 588-1728 14255 Hwy 88 (775) 857-7777 www.tahoechamber.org Hope Valley, CA Listed on Airbnb DINING & SHOPPING (530) 694-2271 Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority South Lake Tahoe, CA 7800 Bar & Grill Stonefly REAL Estate & INSURANCE (775) 588-5900 1511 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. 14821 Hwy 89 www.ltva.org Kirkwood, CA Markleeville, CA Advanced Appraisal Services www.tahoesouth.com (209) 258-8880 (530) 694-9999 Markleeville, CA Visitor Center CA: (530) 541-5255 www.stoneflyrestaurant.com (530) 544-4665 Visitor Center NV: (775) 588-4591 Alps Haus Café www.karriebaker.com 14841 Hwy 89 Timber Creek Rental Markleeville, CA 33611 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. Bear Valley Real Estate, Inc. COUNTY SERVICES (530) 694-9494 Kirkwood, CA & Vacation Rentals www.alpshauscafe.com (209) 258-7405 (seasonal) P.O.Box 5250 www.alpinecountyca.gov www.kirkwood.com Bear Valley, CA Bear Valley Adventure Company (209) 753-2334 Administration (530) 694-2287 1 Bear Valley Rd. www.bearvalleyrealestate.com Bear Valley, CA LODGING Alpine Christian Community Church (209) 753-2834 Fromarc Insurance Agency Inc. Woodfords, CA (530) 694-1819 www.bvadventures.com Bear Valley Real Estate, Inc. 1156 Emerald Bay Road Suite A & Vacation Rentals South Lake Tahoe, CA Assessor/Recorder (530) 694-2283 Bear Valley Resort P.O.Box 5250 (530) 541-7797 2280 State Route 207 Bear Valley, CA www.fromarc.com Auditor/Controller (530) 694-2284 Bear Valley, CA (209) 753-2334 (209) 753-2301 www.bearvalleyrealestate.com Intero Real Estate Services Community Development Building www.bearvalley.com 14831 Hwy 89 and Planning Departments Bear Valley Resort Markleeville, CA (530) 694-2140 Carson Valley Inn 2280 State Route 207 (530) 694-2794 1627 US Highway 395 N Bear Valley, CA County Clerk (530) 694-2281 Minden, NV (209) 753-2301 Markleeville Assets Holdings (775) 782-9711 www.bearvalley.com South Lake Tahoe, CA County (775) 857-7777 Road Conditions (530) 694-2140 Cornice, The Carson River Resort [email protected] 1390 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. 12399 Hwy 89 Court Services (530) 694-2113 Kirkwood, CA Markleeville, CA (209) 258-7225 (seasonal) (530) 694-2229 Department of Finance (530) 694-2286 www.kirkwood.com www.carsonriverresort.com Pyramid Peak Properties Kirkwood Mountain Resort Bear Valley Music Festival Rotary Club of Ukiah 1725 Grizzly Mountain Drive P.O. Box 1 P.O. Box 5068 Ukiah, CA South Lake Tahoe, CA Kirkwood, CA Bear Valley, CA (707) 489-2191 (530) 573-1888 (209) 258-6000 (209) 813-0554 www.ukiahrotary.org www.pyramidpeakproperties.com www.kirkwood.com www.bearvalleymusicfestival.org SBDC-Small Business Serene Wilderness Tours C.G. Celio & Sons Devlopment Center Recreation & LEISURE Markleeville, CA Woodfords, CA 56 S. Lincoln Street (530) 694-1625 [email protected] Stockton, CA Alpine County Museum www.sacred-journeys.com (209) 954-5089 Markleeville, CA Cut and Chiseled (530) 694-2317 Sorensen’s Resort Markleeville, CA TGFT Productions LLC/Bike the West www.alpinecountymuseum.com 14255 Hwy 88 (951) 691-2727 Stateline, NV Hope Valley , CA www.cutandchiseled.com (800) 565-2704 Alpine Massage (530) 694-2271 www.bikethewest.com 250 Old Pony Express Douglas Disposal Incorporated Woodfords, CA Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters 1653 Lucerne Street Suite A Vivian Powers Photography (530) 320-0626 2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
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