National Forest Gate/Road Opening/Closing Dates

Pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51, opening and closing dates are determined by the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Lake Tahoe Basin and are subject to change. To learn more about the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) or to download a copy, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/TravelManagement. Free copies of the MVUM are available at the Forest Supervisor's office at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.  

Road	Road Name	Close/Open Dates
03	Barker Pass Rd. (mile post 0.000 to 2.300)	Nov 15 - June 15
03	Barker Pass Rd. (mile post 2.300 to 7.140)	Nov 15 - June 15
73	Mt. Watson Blvd. (16N71 alternative access is open) (mile post 0.000 to 11.000)	Nov 15 - June 10
73	Mt. Watson Blvd. (16N71 alternative access is open) (mile post 11.000 to 14.200)	Nov 15 - June 10
1110	Hawley Grade (west side of Bridge Tract)	Nov 15 - May 15
1111	Bridge Tract (east side)	Nov 15 - May 15
1201	Fountain Place Rd. (mile post 0.000 to 2.100)	Nov 15 - May 15
1201	Fountain Place Rd. (mile post 2.100 to 4.330)	Nov 15 - June 30
12N01A	Saxon Creek Rd.	Nov 15 - May 25
12N01D	Hell Hole Rd.	Nov 15 - June 1
1207	Rainbow Tract	Nov 15 - May 15
12N08	Powerline Rd. (from substation to Columbine)	Nov 15 - May 25
1213	Old Luther Hwy.	Nov 15 - May 25
1213	Old Luther Hwy. (Big Meadow Parking)	Nov 15 - May 25
1214	Angora Ridge Rd.	Nov 1 - May 25
12N17	Saxon Tie Rd.	Nov 15 - May 25
12N21	High Meadows (end of Columbine)	Nov 15 - May 25
12N28	Sand Pit	Nov 15 - May 10
12N30	Sawmill Pond	Nov 20 - May 1
12N30A	Twin Peaks	Nov 20 - May 15
12N30B	Twin Peaks	Nov 20 - May 15
1304	Cathedral (mile post 0.180 to 2.754)	Nov 15 - May 15
1304D	Cathedral (mile post 0.000 to 0.171)	Nov 15 - May 15
1306	Mt. Tallac Trailhead	Nov 15 - May 25
1307	Spring Creek	Nov 20 - May 10
1330	Emerald Bay (upper)	Nov 15 - May 10
14N32	Genoa Peak Road (from Spooner Summit)	Nov 15 - June 1
14N34A	Noonchester Rd.	Nov 15 - June 1
14N35	Genoa Peak Road (from Kingsbury Grade)	Nov 15 - June 1
14N40	Ellis Peak Rd. (off McKinney, Rubicon)	Nov 15 - June 1
15N38	Blackwood Middlefork	Nov 15 - June 1
15N60	Paige Meadows (Ward Blvd. & Silver Tip)	Nov 15 - June 1
1565	Secret Harbor Parking Lot	Nov 1 - May 1
16N49	Watson Creek Rd.	Nov 15 - June 1
16N50	Watson Lake Rd.	Nov 15 - June 1
16N52	Gasline Rd. (Hwy. 267 & Lake Vista Rd.)	Nov 15 - June 1
16N55	Martis Slope	Nov 15 - June 1
16N56	Martis Tie	Nov 15 - June 1
16N57	Red Cedar Overlook	Nov 15 - June 1
16N57A	Red Cedar Overlook A spur	Nov 15 - June 1
16N57B	Red Cedar Overlook B spur	Nov 15 - June 1
16N63	Carnelian Rd.	Nov 15 - June 1
16N71	Mt. Watson Access	Nov 15 - June 10
16N74	Sawmill Flat (intersection 73 & Fulton Cresent)	Nov 15 - June 1
16N86	Beaver St. (mile marker 0.000 to 0.100)	Nov 15 - May 25
16N86	Beaver St. Extension (mile marker 0.100 to 1.610)	Nov 15 - May 25
16N87	Old Grist Mill Road	Nov 15 - May 25
16N93	Regency Extension	Nov 15 - June 1

Designation of a road, trail or area for motor vehicle use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use or implying that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parking along designated routes when it is safe to do so and when not causing damage to National Forest System resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may render designated roads and trails impassable for extended periods. Designated areas may contain dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated roads and trails will depend on available resources, and many may receive little maintenance.