Kingsbury Stinger and Genoa Peak are popular areas for OHV and all kinds of recreational activities in warmer weather months, as well as OSV activities in winter and early spring. The eastern shore of the lake is less developed and offers sweeping views of Lake Tahoe to the western and the Carson Valley to the east. This riding area has trails suitable for motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs. The trail to Genoa Peak is 9.3 miles in length and is perfect for a day trip. If you do not have an OHV, this trail can also be done in a high clearance vehicle with 4WD.
The road can be accessed from the staging area at the end of Andria dr. If you continue north, the trails will continue into the South Camp Peak Trail system which mainly consist of old fire and service roads. Some roads in the Genoa Peak area terminate in private property. Be mindful of where you ride. There is a high recreational diversity at Genoa peak, including but not limited to hiking and biking. Be sure to check out the Tahoe Rim Trail and surrounding wilderness areas such as Desolation, Granite Chief, and Mt. Rose.
The Kingsbury area is also very popular with snowmobilers and other OSV enthusiasts. Keep an eye out for Forest Service boundary signage, and please be respectful of private property, especially around lower elevations.
This popular and well-used riding area also offers amazing views of Lake Tahoe. Contrary to popular belief, the Lake Tahoe Basin was formed by systematic normal faulting and not by a collapsed volcano. This kind of faulting is seen all over Nevada and is characteristic of The Basin and Range geologic province. 2-million-year-old eruptions from extinct Mount Pluto acted as a dam, trapped snow melt in the basin, and eventually created the lake we see today! Subsequent formation of thick ice and glaciers in the Sierra Nevada during the Ice Age (820,000-13,000 years ago) gouged out the many beautiful bays and inlets of Lake Tahoe and created many of the glacial U-Shaped valleys for which the east side of the Sierras are known.
Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted. Propane appliances are allowed with a valid CA Campfire Permit.
Nearby lodging and services are located in Stateline and Carson City.
Plenty of side-by-side rentals are available near South Lake Tahoe, Ca and Stateline, Nv.
For more events and other activities in the area visit the Lake Tahoe website!
Visit the Carson Valley website for more fun events, lodging and other unique outdoor experiences!
For additional information visit the US Forest Service website or contact:
U.S. Forest Service - Tahoe National ForestFrom North Carson Street/Downtown Carson City:
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