Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Glenbrook, Nevada

You'll get some great views of Lake Tahoe from this trail. It's a wide, single-lane gravel trail that's moderately to heavily used during the summer. The gates at both ends of the road are locked from November 15 to June 1st due to snowy conditions. It is recommended for 4x4s with high clearance, Je...
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This trail can be dusty. Head size sharp rocks on hard pack with occasional tree roots. Trail is roughly a 3 (any 4x4 should make it). Saw Jeeps, SxS, and ATVs on this day. There are a few small drop-offs on the South end of the trail that could be challenging if traveling North. The trail does not ...
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This trail has beautiful scenery that includes tree-filtered views of Lake Tahoe, Aspen groves, grassy meadows, a couple of small year-round streams, and the classic Sierra Nevada Mountain Forest. It is recommended for 4WD or AWD vehicles with higher clearance. Both ends of the trail offer paved sta...
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This trail is commonly mapped as the Kingsbury Stinger Trail in apps, but according to the sign posted at the trail, it is not. It is Forest Service Trail 18E46, and we will refer to it as Lower Kingsbury Stinger Alternate. This trail allows you to out-and-back Kingsbury Stinger, but from a differen...
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Named for the remnants of old cable wire scattered along its path and its original purpose, the Cable Road is a fun and fast-paced off-road trail within the Prison Hill OHV Area. Starting just off Golden Eagle Lane, it provides access to a network of trails in the area. The west end of the trail sta...
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"West Summit Loop" starts off heading southeast from the main staging area. The trail takes you past "Headlight" and up to the "Cable Road," where it overlaps to the South for a bit, then turns up the hill. The trail traverses back and forth, getting steeper as you approach Golden Eagle Rock, a grea...
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This track is set up with the beginner in mind. The outside loop is the easier path with gentle turns and a smooth surface. The inside loop, however, makes things a bit trickier. There are optional small jumps and even a sand and rock obstacle to cross. The track is short but a great learning spot r...
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The "Tot Lot" is a small dirt bike track for kids. There is a bench seat for the adult who wants a place to sit while they watch the kids. There are signs clearly posted that this is not a race track. There is no passing on the "Tot Lot." There is also a sign at the entrance that shows you what dir...
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The "Sand Training Area" is an open riding zone where you can explore without the restrictions of a trail. The area changes from time to time, but there are some whoops to ride and some berms. This area is usually very busy with families and kids playing on dirt bikes and quads. If you are crossing ...
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"Off The Trailer" is a 22-acre open play area right next to the main staging area. This is a place to test your rig and skills in an open riding zone where you are not constrained to a single trail. The best part about this area is that you are right next to the staging area if anything goes wrong, ...
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"Easy Rider Trail" starts off heading up from "Cable Road" onto a sandy trail. This is a great access point to watch the action on the harder trails. "Double Waterfall" ends in "Easy Rider Trail" and if someone is struggling with the waterfall at the top of "Double Waterfall" this is a great way to ...
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"East Summit Loop" starts from the main staging area and heads east, skirting the edge of "Off The Trailer." The trail heads up to the "Cable Road" and follows it through the whooped section to the east, where you will pass the first of a few great vista points. The trail continues up to a second vi...
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Beginning from the back of the Brockway Vista neighborhood, the Beaver Street Extension - FS 16N86 sneaks into the forest as a nicely graded dirt road. It maintains an easy character until you pass the junction with FS 16N57. Here, the road takes a hard right and ascends a steep, loose hill, signifi...
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D5 starts off pretty soft and sandy as it heads up the hill. There are a few different routes for D5, and they all have signs telling you that you are on the trail. The trail is confusing to navigate, but the trail itself is fairly easy with not much more than sand and bumps to negotiate. There are...
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This trail heads up from one of the vista points on the south side and shortcuts the "East Summit Loop" trail to get you up to the Prison Hill summit a bit quicker. The trail is a bit steep running up the ridge and has some loose rocks that can break your traction, but it is on the same level as mos...
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From the junction of FS 16N86, this route takes off to the right and begins climbing a rocky dirt road past some impressively large cedar trees. The road climbs at a steady grade up the hill. After navigating a couple of rock gardens, you quickly arrive at a spacious parking area surrounded by large...
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Sawmill Flat is a good gravel road that climbs out of the Carnelian Heights area. It winds through the forest and eventually comes to an end at the junction of Road 73. Along the way, this road crosses several other spur roads and trail junctions, offering decent parking options for those looking to...
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The Shivagiri Extension climbs out of the back of Carnelian Bay, providing a good dirt road route up to the junction of Sawmill Flat. The lower portion of the road traverses through private property before crossing the boundary into Forest Service land. Overall, it is a straightforward Grade 1 drive...
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You will cross a short bridge as you leave the pavement behind. As you head up the trail there are a few rocks less than a foot tall other than that it's a fairly smooth road. At 1.3 miles up you will come to a switchback with a pull-out. If you choose you can hike up the walking path and see the ol...
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Beginning from the back of the Agate Bay neighborhood, Carnelian Road - FS 16N63 climbs through a ponderosa pine forest at a moderate grade with minimal obstacles. Along the way, a couple of small obstacles provide passage as the trail continues to the junction of 73 - Mt. Watson Boulevard. Overall,...
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You'll get some great views of Lake Tahoe from this trail. It's a wide, single-lane gravel trail that's moderately to heavily used during the summer. The gates at both ends of the road are locked from November 15 to June 1st due to snowy conditions. It is recommended for 4x4s with high clearance, Je...
Learn more about Genoa Peak Road - 41306

This trail can be dusty. Head size sharp rocks on hard pack with occasional tree roots. Trail is roughly a 3 (any 4x4 should make it). Saw Jeeps, SxS, and ATVs on this day. There are a few small drop-offs on the South end of the trail that could be challenging if traveling North. The trail does not ...
Learn more about Genoa Peak Summit

This trail has beautiful scenery that includes tree-filtered views of Lake Tahoe, Aspen groves, grassy meadows, a couple of small year-round streams, and the classic Sierra Nevada Mountain Forest. It is recommended for 4WD or AWD vehicles with higher clearance. Both ends of the trail offer paved sta...
Learn more about Logan House Loop 14n33

Named for the remnants of old cable wire scattered along its path and its original purpose, the Cable Road is a fun and fast-paced off-road trail within the Prison Hill OHV Area. Starting just off Golden Eagle Lane, it provides access to a network of trails in the area. The west end of the trail sta...
Learn more about Cable Road

This trail can be dusty. Head size sharp rocks on hard pack with occasional tree roots. Trail is roughly a 3 (any 4x4 should make it). Saw Jeeps, SxS, and ATVs on this day. There are a few small drop-offs on the South end of the trail that could be challenging if traveling North. The trail does not ...
Learn more about Genoa Peak Summit

This trail has beautiful scenery that includes tree-filtered views of Lake Tahoe, Aspen groves, grassy meadows, a couple of small year-round streams, and the classic Sierra Nevada Mountain Forest. It is recommended for 4WD or AWD vehicles with higher clearance. Both ends of the trail offer paved sta...
Learn more about Logan House Loop 14n33

Named for the remnants of old cable wire scattered along its path and its original purpose, the Cable Road is a fun and fast-paced off-road trail within the Prison Hill OHV Area. Starting just off Golden Eagle Lane, it provides access to a network of trails in the area. The west end of the trail sta...
Learn more about Cable Road

"West Summit Loop" starts off heading southeast from the main staging area. The trail takes you past "Headlight" and up to the "Cable Road," where it overlaps to the South for a bit, then turns up the hill. The trail traverses back and forth, getting steeper as you approach Golden Eagle Rock, a grea...
Learn more about West Summit Loop