XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Areas

• Foresthill Divide Road

  The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor.  The main travel corridors are:  Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.

  The Gate at China Wall is open

  Foresthill Divide Road
  The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground and then veers to the north and intersects old Highway 40 near Soda Springs.  Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved.  Campgrounds, picnic sites, reservoirs, OHV trails, and access trails into the North Fork American Wild and Scenic River are available along the Foresthill Divide Road. 

  Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor.   

• China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228
• Foresthill Divide OSV Trail
• Humbug OSV Trail
• Gold Lake Road

  Gold Lake Road

  The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the towering Sierra Buttes and heads north to Graeagle.  An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area.  A variety of winter and summer trails can be accessed off the Gold Lakes Road, one of which is a hike to the top of the Sierra Buttes Lookout.   

  Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor.   

• Highway 49

  The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor.  The main travel corridors are:  Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.   

  Highway 49
  Highway 49 travels through the Gold Country passing the Tahoe National Forest Headquarters in Nevada City.  It travels north through Yuba County and then turns east and follows the North Yuba River through Sierra County.   Many trail heads, campgrounds, river access points, resorts, and quaint gold rush towns are found along the length of Highway 49. 

  Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor 

• Highway 89, North

  The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor.  The main travel corridors are:  Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.   

  Highway 89
  Highway 89 starts its journey through the Tahoe National Forest near Tahoe Cityon Lake Tahoe and travels north through Truckee and Sierraville onto the Plumas National Forest.  A host of campgrounds, winter and summer trail heads, ski resorts, reservoirs, a motorcycle area, and picnic sites are available. Highway 89 South starts at the Lake and follows the Truckee River to Truckee passing many ski resorts and access trails into the Granite Chief Wilderness.  Highway 89 north starts in Truckee and proceeds north.   

  Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor.   

• Wheeler Loop Trail at Kyburz Flat
• Interstate 80

  The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor.  The main travel corridors are:  Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.   

  Interstate 80 
  Interstate 80 bisects the forest and is one of the primary corridors to access recreation sites.  I-80 enters the Forest east of Auburn and leaves the Forest east of Truckee.  Many campgrounds, trail heads, or other recreation sites are located along the Interstate.
  
  Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor.