Dirt Bike Trails
Near Cedar Flat, California

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...
Learn more about Sawmill Flat - FS 16N74

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...
Learn more about Shivagiri Extension - FS 16N95

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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Martis Tie - FS 16N56 begins at the junction of FS 267, located directly across from the popular trailhead for Brockway Summit and the Tahoe Rim Trail. The start of this route is marked by a seasonally closed gate. Once past the gate, the trail begins a climb up a gentle grade, winding through a pon...
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This road climbs steeply up the hill, eventually terminating at a medium-sized turnout that offers a view of Lake Tahoe. The majority of the route is characterized by loose rocks (less than 12 inches) and rides as a solid Grade 2. However, a couple of short sections featuring larger rocks bump the o...
Learn more about Watson Peak - FS 16N73E

Wells Road is a narrow, scratchy trail that traverses down the hill alongside the Deer Creek Trail. It’s an easy-rated Grade 1 drive with no significant obstacles, but the tightness of the brush makes it less than ideal for full-size rigs. Towards the end of the track, the road narrows even further,...
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Watson Access - FS 16N71 climbs out of the back of the Lake Forest neighborhood, passing through the edge of Burton Creek State Park. The road starts as good gravel with old sections of pavement, giving way to looser and rockier sections as it climbs to reach the junction of Road 73. Mostly riding a...
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18N is a trail that branches off of Old Grist Mill Road and eventually ties back into Old Grist Mill Road. A fun one to add singletrack to the ride and avoid roads. It has a few small rocks and some elevation change, but is overall quite easy to ride and obstacle-free. Fun to add in with 18E and the...
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Beaver Tail Trail (Lower) is at the junction of Grist Mill Loop East and West on either end, and Beaver trail/Grist Mill Loop Connector. Be careful not to ride Beaver Trail, as it is ridden in the downhill direction by mountain bikers and motorcycles are not allowed on it. This trail has some fun ro...
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This trail connects the Upper Cena Lar Trail and Cena Lar Trail. It is on the intermediate difficulty side due to its constant ups and downs that contain slower-speed tight turns and awkward rock sections. The rocks aren't too challenging as they are on the smaller size but they still present some c...
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Grist Mill Connector connects 16N87 and the junction of Beaver Trail (non-OHV), Beaver Tail Trail Lower, and Grist Mill Loop (East). It is a short connector trail but allows you to get off the roads and onto singletrack, or use it as a way to get off the trails and onto the road for easier travel to...
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Grist Mill Loop (West) is another more beginner-friendly trail in the King Beach trail network. It is obstacle-free and carries a moderate pace through its flowing corners. It has a couple of looser spots (classic Tahoe sand), but is mostly easy to ride everywhere. It is ridden in conjunction with e...
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Grist Mill Loop (East) is another great, beginner-friendly, and fun trail in the Kings Beach area. It has a few small rocks to navigate, but nothing to be concerned with. The remainder of the trail is all very smooth and flowy. It carries a moderate pace. It can be used to go uphill and connect with...
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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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Martis Slope - FS 16N55 begins at the junction with Martis Peak Road - FS 17E02, starting as a mellow forest traverse across a beautiful mix of ponderosa pine and small meadows. The track is primarily dirt, with some loose-gravel sections. Once you pass the junction for Gas Line Road - FS 16N52, the...
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This trail connects Rise and Shine Middle and the junction of Grist Mill Loop East and Grist Mill Loop West. It is a very beginner-friendly trail and mostly obstacle-free. There are a few small exposed roots and small embedded rocks here and there, but with line choice, they all can be navigated eas...
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18E is a short trail that connects Beaver Tail Trail Upper and Old Grist Mill Road. The trail is very straightforward to ride and easy for all skill levels. It is a straight line, and there are no obstacles on it. Can cross the road and hop onto 18N or go uphill and take Beaver Tail Trail Upper for ...
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Beaver Tail Trail (Upper) is another fun one that mixes some flow and technical bits together for a great all-around trail. The trail is moderate-paced and flows well in the corners. There are a few small rock sections to navigate, but with a little momentum and line choice, they aren't of concern. ...
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This trail starts at the intersection of KB#2 and Rise and Shine (Upper) on the uphill side, and Rise and Shine (Lower) on the bottom end. Rise and Shine (Middle) is a little faster-paced and smoother than the upper portion. It is obstacle-free and flows well. Great one to tie in with all the Rise a...
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Upper Cena Lar Trail is an out-and-back extension off of Lower Cena Lar Trail. It isn't as challenging as the lower section of the trail and is more obstacle-free. There are a few smaller-sized rocks here and there, but most can be navigated rather simply and avoided if desired. The soil is quite lo...
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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...
Learn more about Sawmill Flat - FS 16N74

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...
Learn more about Shivagiri Extension - FS 16N95

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,...
Learn more about Carnelian Road - FS 16N63

Martis Tie - FS 16N56 begins at the junction of FS 267, located directly across from the popular trailhead for Brockway Summit and the Tahoe Rim Trail. The start of this route is marked by a seasonally closed gate. Once past the gate, the trail begins a climb up a gentle grade, winding through a pon...
Learn more about Martis Tie - FS 16N56

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...
Learn more about Sawmill Flat - FS 16N74

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...
Learn more about Shivagiri Extension - FS 16N95

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,...
Learn more about Carnelian Road - FS 16N63

Martis Tie - FS 16N56 begins at the junction of FS 267, located directly across from the popular trailhead for Brockway Summit and the Tahoe Rim Trail. The start of this route is marked by a seasonally closed gate. Once past the gate, the trail begins a climb up a gentle grade, winding through a pon...
Learn more about Martis Tie - FS 16N56