Alpine Scenic Beach Drive

Total Miles
2.5

Elevation

1,717.11 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

NOTE THIS CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN DURING LOW RESERVOIR LEVELS! This is a gentle dirt road with two worn earth berms to cross. Closer to the reservoir along US Hwy 26, there are loose sandy areas. The low vantage point from the valley floor is breathtaking on a clear day with views of the surrounding mountains and can be driven with any vehicle. We started our drive from Alpine Junction off, Old Alpine Cor 100 going West. We then turned right at Old Alpine Rd at the border of Idaho and Wyoming. The remainder of the beach can be driven further North before ending at a rock face. Camping is allowed along the reservoir and dirt bikes, SXS and four wheelers were observed along the beach open riding parallel to US Hwy 26.

Photos of Alpine Scenic Beach Drive

Alpine Scenic Beach Drive
Alpine Scenic Beach Drive

Difficulty

This is a gentle dirt road with two worn earth berms to cross or go around that act as gate keepers. Closer to the reservoir along US Hwy 26 there are some rutted areas of trail with several routes and loose sandy areas.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Éva K
Jun 28, 2024
Dirt Bike
Temporarily Closed
Weather Event
Trail and camping is closed due to flooding and high water. Not actually sure when it will open, but usually State of Idaho will open reservoir gates in August

Access Description

We started our drive from Alpine Junction off, Old Alpine Cor 100 going west. Then turn right at Old Alpine Rd at the boarder of Idaho and Wyoming. The remainder of the beach can be driven further north before ending at a rock face. Camping is allowed along the reservoir and dirt bikes, SXS and four wheelers were observed along the beach open riding parallel to US Hwy 26.

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