Alpine Meadows is located off of Hwy 89 between Olympic Valley and Tahoe City. It is home to the famous Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and sits in one of the most beautiful areas in all of Tahoe at an elevation of 6,480 feet. The valley is surrounded by steep mountainous terrain at the base of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area.
In the winter, Alpine Meadows is home to the popular Alpine Meadows Ski Resort which covers 2,400 acres of terrain and a 1,800 vertical drop. In the summer, hiking the 5 Lakes Trail and horseback riding are popular activities.