Genoa Peak Loop
Rating: 3
The Genoa Peak Loop
offers great views from the eastern side of Lake Tahoe.
Requirements:
To participate in TTORA Genoa Peak runs you must have a high clearance 2WD or any 4WD truck.
Directions:
From highway 50 just north of Stateline, head east on highway 207. Head up the Kingsbury grade almost
3 miles. Turn left onto North Benjamin Drive. After about 1.5 miles you will run into Genoa Peak
Road (14N32).
Gas Up:
Get gas in Tahoe.
GPS Coordinates:
Trailhead: N38* 59.697' W119* 53.791'
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The trailhead is just past a residential area and a small staging/parking area.
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There are several visible side trails, although finding the main trail
is not a problem.
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There are several spots on the trail to admire the view of Lake Tahoe.
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About 3.5 miles into the trail you will come to a fork. Road 14N33 forms the west
part of the loop, and 14N32 forms the east. Just past the fork on 14N32 is the spur
trail that leads up to the top of Genoa Peak.
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A quick hike up to the radio tower site will give you some nice views of the
Carson Valley.
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Most of the trail is an easy 2WD cruise, althoug the climb up to the radio towers
may be somewhat of a challenge for 2WD vehicles depending on the road conditions.
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Links to more Genoa Peak pictures:
http://www.norcalttora.com/gallery/album52/
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