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Hermit Valley – Ebbetts Pass loop from Chickaree Day Use

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United States
California
Alpine County

Hermit Valley – Ebbetts Pass loop from Chickaree Day Use

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11,525

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Hermit Valley – Ebbetts Pass loop from Chickaree Day Use

03:26

45.0km

1,170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Stanislaus National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

9.48 km

Mosquito Lakes

Highlight • Lake

These lakes are a popular spot for fishing. There are a couple of nice hiking trails too, and a campground.

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2

14.6 km

Hermit Valley

Highlight • Natural

3

20.3 km

CA SR4 from the west reaches a Turnoff to the right (south on Highland Lakes Road (8N01) about 16 miles past the winter road closure at Bear Valley.

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4

22.5 km

Ebbetts Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It's quite a grind to get up here, at an elevation of 8,736 feet or 2,663 m, but sometimes you just have to play road biker for the views.

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5

35.0 km

Ebbetts Pass 🗻 Pacific Grade Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

CA SR 4 leads over Ebbetts Pass about 10 miles East of Bear Valley, crossing Pacific Grade Summit at about 2464 m elevation. CA SR4 is closed from the first …

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45.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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45.0 km

104 m

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45.0 km

104 m

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Highest point (2,670 m)

Lowest point (2,160 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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12 %

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