Hope Valley
Ride prepared. Check current avalanche, weather, closure, and road information with the linked authority before departure.
Open/Close Dates
RMSC resource12″-24″ No open/close dates found
Avalanche Conditions
RMSC resourceSierra Avalanche Center Avalanche.org
Trail Map
RMSC resourceSnowmobiling is allowed on Blue Lakes Road and other designated trails as shown on the Carson Ranger District Winter Recreation Guide. Download the Carson Ranger District Winter Recreation Guide or pick one up for FREE at the Carson Ranger District Office: Medium Resolution, 6.6MB PDF
Webcams
RMSC resourceNONE
Nearest Snotel
RMSC resourceBurnside Lake 8129 ft Horse Meadow 8557 ft Forestdale Creek 8017 ft Carson Pass 8350 ft Blue Lakes 8067 ft MAP
Weather
RMSC resourceForecast for Hope Valley area
Search & Rescue
RMSC resourceAlpine County County Search & Rescue Call 911 or (530) 694-2231
Snowmobile Clubs
RMSC resourceLake Tahoe Snowmobilers
Parking
RMSC resourceDirections: Off highway parking for snowmobiling is located at the Hope Valley Sno-Park, on Blue Lakes Road on the south side of State Highway 88 – 5 miles east of Carson Pass and two miles west of Pickett’s Junction. The the GPS Coordinates are: N38 44 59.00 W119 56 26.00 Dispersed camping with three day maximum stay from November 1 to May 31. Restroom: Vault (2) – Open and maintained year round.
User Permits
RMSC resourceGet Permits Now California Sno-Park Info
Products & Services
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Lodging
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Road Conditions
RMSC resourceCalifornia Department of Transportation