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Genoa Peak

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Kingsbury Grade, Hwy 207, Genoa Peak Road, Burke Creek, Genoa Canyon, Spooner Summit, Tahoe Rim Trail, Castle Rock, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Kingsbury Stinger Trail

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

Great scenic views of Lake Tahoe, smooth trails, soft soil, and some killer single track is what you'll find here. The only drawback is the single track trails are just not long enough, and they sometimes dead end into the backyards of the Lake Tahoe residents. This is a popular mountain bike area, but rest assured these trails are OHV friendly, with some even specifically marked for motorcycles.

This area has about ten miles of upper elevation roads with multiple side trails and some primitive camp areas plus a couple nice play areas. If you keep heading north along the main route the trails will eventually tie into South Camp Peak.

Overall this is a very fun place to ride; you'll just wish there was more of it.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	NVOHV sticker required
Dates Open	June - November 15
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Nevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	Not Recommended permitted on Trail 14N35 and 14N35A
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	(maximum width 50 inches) permitted on Trail 14N35 and 14N35A
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	None

TERRAIN

Approx Size	8,960 acres (14 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	7000 to 9150 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Many
Roads	Few
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs.
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SW)	Exxon (775) 588-3305
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SW)	Exxon (775) 588-3305
Water	5-20 Miles (SW)	Kingsbury
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NW)	Zephyr Cove RV Park & Campground (775) 589-4907
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NW)	Zephyr Cove RV Park & Campground (775) 589-4907
Campground	5-20 Miles (SW)	Nevada Beach Campground (775) 588-5562 or (530) 543-2600
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SW)	Exxon (775) 588-3305

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	some nice single track side trails, trails are not very rocky, side trails are bermed, soft soil, great scenery (views of Lake Tahoe)
Cons	best trails (side trails) are not very long, side trails dead-end at private property, primarily a mountain bike area
Our Rating	Excellent
Recommended Stay	Full Day Spring, Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Carson City, NV

Address

Genoa Peak Road, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

Trail Map

From: Carson City, NV
1) Take 395 S. about 13 miles
2) Turn onto Hwy 88 S., continue 2 miles
3) Turn right (west) on SR 207, continue 11.5 miles
4) Turn right (north) on N. Benjamin Drive, continue 1.5 miles (N. Benjamin Drive turns into Andria Drive)
5) Staging area will be on your left.