FS Road #16N52

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Features Lake · River/Creek · Views

At mile 1.5, cross a creek on a sturdy wooden plank.

There are a few forks in the road along the way, with no signage. Follow the route on the Hiking Project mobile app if you want to follow this trail specifically.

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.

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.

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.