Road trip guide: Conquering the Genoa Peak

Genoa Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.745m (9,005ft) above the sea level, located in Douglas County, in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. There are some parts of the road that can be tricky.

Genoa Peak

Located on the east side of Lake Tahoe, within the Toiyabe National Forest, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It is called Genoa Peak Road (14N32). It’s rough, tippy and bumpy. Accessibility is largely limited to the summer season (usually open from May until November depending on the weather). It is not generally snow-free until late June or even July in some years. The trail is narrow with few places for passing so meeting someone can be a challenge.

The road to the summit is 15.28km (9.5 miles) long. In order to drive this road up, you need a high clearance 4x4 vehicle due to a couple steep sections with large, loose rocks. The trail is very steep. The summit has electrical equipment on top. The trail has plenty of big rocks, deep, deep ruts and tight corners. It offers great views of Lake Tahoe. Easy to get lost. Stay safe and always drive with someone else.
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