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Mosquito Ridge 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.
Mosquito Ridge Road
Mosquito Ridge Road heads east from the town of Foresthill to French Meadows Reservoir. It is a twisty, curvy mountain road and provides access to the Middle Fork American River as well as the Big Trees, the most northerly grove of Giant Sequoias, and the recreation facilities at French Meadows Reservoir. It also provides access to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Icy conditions may exist |
|---|---|
| Information Center: | Call (530) 492-5631 for more information. |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mosquito Ridge Road
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mosquito Ridge Road
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mosquito Ridge Road
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mosquito Ridge Road
- Big Trees Nature Trail
- Forest View Trail
- Greyhorse Trail
- Grouse Falls Overlook Trail
- McGuire Trail (segment of Western States Trail)
- Mosquito Ridge Trail
- North Fork of the Middle Fork American River Trail
- Shanks Cove Trailhead
- Talbot Equestrian Trailhead
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mosquito Ridge Road
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mosquito Ridge Road
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Mosquito Ridge Road
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mosquito Ridge Road
- French Meadows Boat Ramp
- French Meadows Campground
- Lewis Campground
- McGuire Boat Ramp
- Oxbow Raft Put-in Site
- Ralston Picnic Site
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Mosquito Ridge Road
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Mosquito Ridge Road