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Jobs Peak located in Alpine County, California, is the most prominent peak visible from the Carson Valley in Douglas County, Nevada. The peak offers hiking and backcountry skiing with the view of Lake Tahoe. It is in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It is one of the iconic location for challenging trek too.

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East Peak

East Peak

10.21km from Jobs Peak

East Peak is a prominent summit situated in Douglas County. It is part of the Carson Range and is known for its awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the surrounding landscapes, including Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Great Basin.The peak rises to an elevation of 9,593 feet and can be accessed by several hiking trails. The most popular route to the summit is the East Peak Trail, which is approximately 5 miles long and offers a moderate level of difficulty.

Hope Valley Outdoors

Hope Valley Outdoors

10.36km from Jobs Peak

Hope Valley Outdoors offers cross-country and telemark skis and snowshoe rentals along 60 miles of trails in the heart of Alpine County. It is a great place for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Although snow takes some time to build up in the area, you would be hard-pressed to locate a better area in the mountain with a similarly long extension of flat terrain and elevation that receives snow.

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park

11.81km from Jobs Peak

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is a significant historical site located in Douglas County, Nevada, which offers visitors a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The park covers an area of 5,000 acres and features several well-preserved historical buildings and artefacts that showcase the daily lives of early settlers and ranchers.The Dangberg family, who settled in the region in the mid-19th century, were among the first non-native settlers in the area.

Hawkins Peak

Hawkins Peak

13.31km from Jobs Peak

Hawkins Peak is one of the many volcanic peaks that over look the small town of Markleeville on Sr4. The popular Grover Hot Springs are at the base of this Mountain on the South Eastern Side. This peak is interesting to look at because the summit is a large knob made up of volcanic rock that looks like a nipple. Hawkins Peak is also one of the 10,000 ft peaks that surround Hope Valley.

Scotts Lake

Scotts Lake

13.88km from Jobs Peak

Scotts Lake is a reservoir in Alpine County and has an elevation of 2,445 metres. This lake is 26 acres in size.There are no signs of fish life and abundant insect life in, and around, the water. The hike is very pleasant with abundant views of Big Meadow and gradual climbs through Aspen groves.

Hope Valley

Hope Valley

13.97km from Jobs Peak

A broad mountain valley in Alpine County, California, located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada to the northeast of Carson Pass and south of Lake Tahoe. The valley served as a major thoroughfare for the passage of settlers and emigrants to and from California during the Gold Rush era. Sitting at an elevation of just above 7,000 feet and framed by peaks reaching over 10,000 feet high, Hope Valley is known for its wide vistas, fly fishing, fall colors, and winter activities.

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Alpine County

Alpine County

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This is the least populous county in California state. There are no incorporated cities in the county.

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