Trail Guidelines

TRAIL CLOSURES

Please note that only trails 1, 8, 9, and 10 are currently open for visitors. All other trails are temporarily closed as we continue to recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Welcome to the Orchard at Altapass, a non-profit organization. Come and enjoy our trails, take in the views, and visit often. Each season offers a unique experience!


Visitors are expected to act with respect and courtesy, as guests on private land.
Please ONLY pick apples after visiting our apple shed during business hours and making your purchase.
Check the weather and prepare accordingly. We suggest a brimmed hat, closed toed shoes, and plenty of water (available in the General Store during business hours).
Stay on the trail. Going off trail may be dangerous for you and harmful to nearly plants and ecosystems.
Be mindful of trail conditions. Attempting muddy trails can be dangerous and damage our trails.
LEAVE NO TRACE. Bring your own trash bag and clean up trash.
All pets must be leashed —and please properly clean up after them.
We are a working orchard and our trails are marked. Electric fences are spaced to protect the crop from local predators as well as to help navigate around depressions and dips in the landscape.
Field crews may be out and working. Please avoid these areas and all machinery—in use or parked.
Sometimes trails become unusable or trail markers disappear. When in doubt, choose another trail. Please let us know if you encounter damage or missing signage.
NO horses, bicycles, or motorized vehicles.
NO HUNTING or foraging. Do not climb the trees or break off branches.
The Altapass Foundation is not responsible for any injuries that occur on or off the designated trails or after normal seasonal open hours. Dates and hours may change. Abuses to the trails, trees, or property at any time are prohibited; taking apples off the trees without paying for them is a crime. Person(s) will be prosecuted. Cameras are in use.