Lake Tahoe Basin ride area
Lake Tahoe Basin Off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation is a popular activity for locals and visitors in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is a sport that includes 4-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles, and all terrain vehicles (ATVs).
The following information contains descriptions and maps of the legal routes of travel. OHV use at Lake Tahoe is an activity that the Forest Service manages to ensure conflicts are minimized and that sensitive soils and other resources are protected.
Help us keep your public lands open, please ride responsibly by respecting gates and posted closures, avoiding wildlife, being courteous to other users and staying on designated routes.
Safety First
You are encouraged to take the following equipment every time you use your OHV: seat belts, roll bar, nylon tow strap, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flash light, C.B. radio with channel 19, maps, jackets, and PLENTY of water and snacks to last you for a good day's hike in case of a vehicle breakdown. Be sure you have enough fuel for the entire day. Remember, you can ride an OHV farther in one hour than you can walk in a day.
National Forests belong to a variety of users. Trails are shared by all types of forest visitors. Please use caution and courtesy when encountering another user. Enjoy your ride!
OHV Trails
| Trail Name | Vehicles | Distance (miles) | Difficulty |
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| North Shore | |||
| Mt. Watson 73 E | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 6.5 |
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| Kings Beach 18E18 | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 2.7 |
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| East Shore | |||
| Genoa Peak Road 14N32 | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 9.5 |
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| Logan House 14N33 | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 6.5 |
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| Kingsbury Stinger 18E39.3 | Motorcycle, ATV | 2.8 |
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| South Shore | |||
| Sand Pit. 12n14 | Motorcycle, ATV | 0.3 |
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| Sawmill Pond 17E48 | Motorcycle, ATV | 1.0 |
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| Twin Peaks Trail 1230 | Motocycle, ATV, 4x4 | 1.5 |
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| Cedar Trail | Motorcycle, ATV | 2.0 |
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| Power Line Road 12N08 | Motocycle, ATV, 4x4 | 3.5 |
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| High Meadows Trail 18E33A | Motorcycle, ATV | 0.8 |
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| Corral Trail 18E14 | Motorcycle, ATV | 1.5 |
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| Hellhouse Road 12N01D | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 2.2 |
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| Sidewinder | Motorcycle | 1.2 |
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| West Shore | |||
| McKinney/ Rubicon 14N04 | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 3.5 |
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| Noonchester 14N34A | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 2.65 |
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| Buck Lake Road 14N40 | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 2.4 |
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| Middle Fork, Blackwood Canyon | Motorcycle, ATV, 4x4 | 2.5 |
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