Portion of Tahoe East Shore Trail closed to stop visitation surges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 6:13pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A portion of the popular East Shore Trail will be closed starting May 8. Nevada State Parks has closed access to Sand Harbor via the Tahoe East Shore Trail temporarily due to expected visitation surges. Most of the trail will remain open.
Popular Sand Harbor has remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain open from 8:00 a.m. to one hour past dusk. The cost per car is $10.
To help prevent visitation surges amid the COVID-19 health crisis, and to protect the health and safety of state park visitors and staff, access to Sand Harbor State Park from the Tahoe East Shore Trail will be closed effective Friday, May 8, 2020, until further notice. While the section of the Tahoe East Shore Trail between Memorial Point and Sand Harbor will be closed, Sand Harbor State Park and the Tunnel Creek to Memorial Point segment of the Tahoe East Shore Trail remain open at this time.
Please be advised that parking along Hwy 28 near Sand Harbor, as well as walk-ins, are prohibited. The visitor center and gift shop at the park are closed until further notice. The boat ramp and restaurant are currently closed for the season, with re-opening dates not yet determined.
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