![]() The route begins in the old mining town of Camptonville at about 3,000 feet. While the Tahoe Backcountry Discovery Trail doesn't feature any overly technical terrain, a true off road vehicle such as a truck or SUV is better suited for the many bumps and rocks along certain portions of the route (like Meadow Lake and Upper Henness Pass). Overland Trail Guides has seized the opportunity to extend the California Backcountry Trail south, thereby extending the routes from Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas National forest, to the southern boundary where the Tahoe National Forest meets the El Dorado National Forest. ![]() Some of the most richest gold mines in the United States can be found within the forest's boundaries.įor whatever reason, the US Forest Service did not create a California Backcountry Discovery Trail through Tahoe National Forest. The communities along the 49 corridor like Downieville, Camptonville, and Nevada City have a rich mining and pioneer history, which can be traced back to original gold rush of 1849. The forest supports an abundance of recreation activities like boating, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, and over course, off-roading. ![]() The Tahoe National Forest encompasses the heart of the central Sierra, and people from all over the world flock to Lake Tahoe and the surrounding granite peaks of the High Sierra to take advantage of its natural beauty and seemingly endless outdoor recreational opportunities. ![]()
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