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Approximately two-thirds of the shoreline is in California.  The south shore is dominated by the lake's largest city, South Lake Tahoe, California, which adjoins the town of Stateline, Nevada, while Tahoe City, California, is located on the lake's northwest shore. Although highways run within sight of the lake shore for much of Tahoe's perimeter, many important parts of the shoreline lie within state parks or are protected by the United States Forest Service. The Lake Tahoe Watershed (USGS Huc 18100200) of 505 sq mi (1,310 km2) includes the land area that drains to the lake and the Lake Tahoe drainage divide traverses the same general area as the Tahoe Rim Trail.


Lake Tahoe, view of California shore from Nevada side
Lake Tahoe is fed by 63 tributaries. These drain an area about the same size as the lake and produce half its water, the other half by direct precipitation.

 

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The Truckee River is the lake's only outlet, flowing northeast through Reno, Nevada, into Pyramid Lake which has no outlet. It accounts for one third of the water that leaves the lake, the rest evaporating from the lake's vast surface. The flow of the Truckee River and the height of the lake are controlled by the Lake Tahoe Dam at the outlet. The natural rim is at 6,223 ft (1,897 m) above sea level. The maximum legal limit to which the lake can be allowed to rise in order to store water is at 6,229.1 ft (1,898.6 m); a spillway at the dam controls overflow.  Around New Year 1996/1997 a Pineapple Express atmospheric river melted snow and caused the lake and river to overflow, inundating Reno and surrounding areas.

 

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The lake and its scenic environs provide many opportunities for motorcyclists to ride both on and off-road. The most popular circuit that goes around the lake runs clockwise and starts in South Lake Tahoe on the California side.  Riding north via route 89 allows riders to pull over to the right to admire the views without crossing traffic. Continuing onto highway 28 East, and finally, onto US-50 West will complete the full tour. Doing it in reverse allows experiencing the views from a different perspective. Kingsbury Grade (highway 207) is another popular route with local motorcyclists. It is only 11 miles long from South Lake Tahoe to Mottsville and can also be ridden in both directions. Some of the most scenic motorcycling stops and views around the lake :

 

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As always your photos speaks a thousand word, thanks for sharing you beautiful country with us  :thumleft:

 

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The Ponderosa Ranch of the TV series Bonanza was formerly located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.  The opening sequence of the TV series was filmed at the McFaul Creek Meadow, with Mount Tallac in the background. In September 2004 the Ponderosa Ranch closed its doors, after being sold to developer David Duffield for an undisclosed price.

The 1974 film The Godfather Part II used the lakeside estate Fleur de Lac as the location of several scenes, including the elaborate First Communion celebration, the Senator's shakedown attempt of Michael, the assassination attempt on Michael, Michael disowning Fredo, Carmela Corleone's funeral, Fredo's execution while fishing, and the closing scene of Michael sitting alone outside. Fleur de Lac, on the western California shore of Lake Tahoe, was formerly the Henry Kaiser estate. The surrounding lakeside area has been developed into a private gated condominium community and some of the buildings of the "Corleone compound" still exist, including the boathouse.

The 2014 film Last Weekend, starring Patricia Clarkson and directed by Tom Dolby and Tom Williams, used the west shore lakefront home of Ray and Dagmar Dolby as the primary location for its interiors and exteriors. The house, built in 1929, was also the site for the exteriors for A Place in the Sun, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.  The 1988 film Things Change was also filmed here.

 

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As always your photos speaks a thousand word, thanks for sharing you beautiful country with us  :thumleft:

Thanks for your positive feedback, it is my pleasure.  ccasion14:

 

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After riding the east coastline of Lake Tahoe, I continued NNW through Truckee, California and through the Tahoe National Forest.  Beautiful roads, weather, and rarely saw another car.  I was in riding heaven again.

 

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Whoopsa Daisy, I almost forgot, although I wasn’t able to ride there, I want to share with you how beautiful Secret Cove on Lake Tahoe is.  Pics borrowed from the net:

 

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Near Highways 70 and 89, Cromberg, California.

 

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After turning off 89 onto 70, I discovered a BBQ restaurant near Cromberg, California.  Delicious food.  Couldn't help but laugh at the designated parking spot for the town drunk and his mode of transportation, the lawn mower in the pic below!

 

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[Oubones]

Nice, I was planning a walk about but with the looting here that is not happening soon!
I envy your nice riding and beautiful scenery!
Keep it coming!

 

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Nice, I was planning a walk about but with the looting here that is not happening soon!
I envy your nice riding and beautiful scenery!
Keep it coming!

I've been watching news and tube videos of what is unfolding in your country and it saddens me like you wouldn't believe.  I've been a member here for a few years now, gained an affection, respect, and or admiration for numerous members here, I've had to hold back tears numerous times today.  I'm so sorry yous are dealing with this.  I feel so helpless thousands of miles away. 

To my beloved South African WD's:  please be well and safe.  :'(

 

[Crankshaft]

Nice, I was planning a walk about but with the looting here that is not happening soon!
I envy your nice riding and beautiful scenery!
Keep it coming!

I've been watching news and tube videos of what is unfolding in your country and it saddens me like you wouldn't believe.  I've been a member here for a few years now, gained an affection, respect, and or admiration for numerous members here, I've had to hold back tears numerous times today.  I'm so sorry yous are dealing with this.  I feel so helpless thousands of miles away. 

To my beloved South African WD's:  please be well and safe.  :'(

BO thanks again for your awesome photo's and ride report.  For us here in SA and myself that will not see the USA in the near future, enjoys your reports and the beautiful landscapes.  Please keep it up. :thumleft: :sip:

What's worst is the fact that others like myself that sits in Cape Town can not do anything to assist...