FS Road #16N52

Overview

Forest Road #16N52 is a scenic doubletrack option above the Rise and Shine Downhill (#18E18). The route travels through huge pines and open forest with views of Lake Tahoe through the trees (starting around mile 1). There is a small pull-out area to park at the side of the road. <br><br>The incline is very gradual - you barely notice you're going uphill. This is a great easy hike! Around mile 2 or 2.5, be sure to take a little detour off the trail to get a sweeping vista of Lake Tahoe.<br><br>Another option...From the parking area north of King's Beach you can hike up FS Road #16N86 and FS Road #16N52, FS Road #16N66, FS Road #16N55 to the Tahoe Rim: Brockway to Wilderness Boundary, making a long and scenic loop.

Trail Stats

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Much logging (?) along the trail

Much logging (?) along the trail

You must cross a stream!

You must cross a stream!

Much of the trail has views of Lake Tahoe (but only through the trees)

Much of the trail has views of Lake Tahoe (but only through the trees)

Nice wide, well-kept trail

Nice wide, well-kept trail

Around 2.5 mile mark, you can get a great view of Lake Tahoe if you walk off the trail a bit

Around 2.5 mile mark, you can get a great view of Lake Tahoe if you walk off the trail a bit

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