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Kings Beach
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Tahoe National Forest, Agate Bay, Crystal Bay, Griff Creek, Middle Martis Creek, Lake Tahoe Basin, Mt. Baldy, Martis Peak, Brockway Summit |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This area offers a few miles of narrow ATV trail loops and a handful of single track to explore. This trail system is small and can be explored in about an hour. Those on street legal machines can find more trails by heading west toward Mt. Watson or southeast toward Genoa and South Camp Peak.
The difficulty level ranges from easy to moderate and most of the trails form short loops. Overall this is a good place for locals or if you happen to be visiting the area.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | June 1 - November 15 | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Fair |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Kings Beach, CA | ||
| From: Truckee, CA
1) Take Hwy 267 South about 10 miles 2) Turn left (east) onto Forest Service Road 16N52, follow toward trailhead. Alt Directions: 3) Continue south past Forest Service Road 16N52 about 2 miles 4) Turn left (east) onto Hwy 28/N Lake Blvd, continue 1 mile 5) Turn left (north) onto Beaver Street, continue about 1 mile toward trailhead. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit 35 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-4500 (530) 543-2600 sm.fs.paltbmu@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 100 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6500 to 8400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
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