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Byway: Nevada - Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive
Byway Description: Surrounded by national forest lands, wilderness, and state parks, Lake Tahoe possesses some of the country's most spectacular scenery. Eastshore Drive, "the most beautiful drive in America," skirts the edges of Lake Tahoe, providing breathtaking views of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The pristine alpine lake is surrounded by the snowcapped mountains of the Sierras. Part of the Pony Express Trail and home to the historic sacred grounds of the Washo Indians, Lake Tahoe's East Shore offers something for everyone all year.
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State Highway #28
Altitude: 6306 feet
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On State Highway #28 at the northern edge of the Lake Tahoe, west of Incline Village, Nevada starts the Byway Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive, its journey along the eastern shore of the Lake Tahoe, offering travelers breathtaking views of the crystal clear lake, towering pine trees, and snow-capped mountains. This Byway is crowned "the most beautiful drive in America."
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1.6
(41.3) |
1.0
(25.7) |
Junction
Altitude: 6407 feet
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Junction State Route #431, Preston Field and Playground, Incline Village, Nevada
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3.4
(39.5) |
2.1
(24.5) |
Incline Village, Nevada
Altitude: 6427 feet
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Village Boulevard, Lakeshore Boulevard, Incline Village, a community in Washoe County, Nevada, Sierra Nevada College's main campus is located in Incline Village, Nevada, Raley's Shopping Center, Incline Village Park, Incline Beach Park,
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4.9
(38.0) |
3.0
(23.6) |
Country Club Drive
Altitude: 6368 feet
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Country Club Drive, connects with Lakeshore Boulevard, at Crystal Bay, Championship Golf Course,
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14.4
(28.5) |
8.9
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Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Altitude: 6434 feet
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County Road 291/292, Geo Whittell Road, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Marlette Lake Reservoir, a lake located in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, off State Highway #28 Nevada,
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21.5
(21.4) |
13.4
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Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
Altitude: 6949 feet
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NFD 038 Road, Spooner Lake State Park, Spooner Lake Reservoir, Marlette Lake Reservoir, Lake Tahoe ? Nevada State Park, a Nevada state park located in Nevada, on the northeast shores of Lake Tahoe. Marlette Lake Water System, registered historic place and a historic civil Engineering Landmark.
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23.1
(19.8) |
14.4
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Junction
Altitude: 7028 feet
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Junction USA Highway #50, which runs from Carson city, Nevada in the merges with State Highway #28
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23.5
(19.4) |
14.6
(12.1) |
Old USA Highway #50
Altitude: 6995 feet
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Old USA Highway #50, to Glenbrook, Nevada, a community in Douglas County, Nevada, Glenbrook Golf Course, located on the shores of Glenbrook Bay.
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27.3
(15.6) |
17.0
(9.7) |
Glenbrook, Nevada
Altitude: 6434 feet
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Glenbrook Inn Road, Glenbrook, Nevada, a community in Douglas County, Nevada,
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32.2
(10.7) |
20.0
(6.6) |
Lincoln Park, Nevada
Altitude: 6253 feet
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Lincoln Park, Nevada, a community located on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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32.8
(10.1) |
20.4
(6.3) |
Lakeridge, Nevada
Altitude: 6319 feet
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Lakeridge, Nevada, a community located on USA Highway #50, on the eastshore of Lake Tahoe, in Douglas County, Nevada
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34.0
(8.9) |
21.1
(5.5) |
Skyland, Nevada
Altitude: 6332 feet
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Skyland Drive, Skyland, Nevada, a community located in Douglas County, Nevada, on the Lake Tahoe-Eastshore Drive Byway
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35.6
(7.3) |
22.1
(4.5) |
Zephyr Cove Park
Altitude: 6260 feet
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Lincoln Street, Warrior Way, Zephyr Cove Park, north of Zephyr Cove, Nevada
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37.4
(5.5) |
23.2
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Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village
Altitude: 6345 feet
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Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, Nevada, a community in Douglas County, Nevada
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38.3
(4.6) |
23.8
(2.9) |
MC Faul Creek Lake
Altitude: 6260 feet
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MC Faul Creek Lake, a small lake located east of this location between Zephyr Cove,Nevada and Round Hill, Nevada
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39.8
(3.1) |
24.7
(1.9) |
Elk Point, Nevada
Altitude: 6306 feet
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Elk Point Road, Elk Point, Nevada, Winnemucca Municipal Golf Course, Community of Round Hill, Nevada lies on the northeast of this location.
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41.9
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26.0
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Junction
Altitude: 6316 feet
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Junction State Route #207/Kingsbury Grade, Kingsbury, Nevada, a community in Douglas County, Nevada, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course,
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42.9
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26.7
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Stateline, Nevada
Altitude: 6293 feet
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Stateline, Nevada, a community on the east shore of Lake Tahoe in Douglas County, Nevada, Stateline, Nevada, is home to 6 casinos, 4 of which qualify as resorts. Kingsbury Grade/Nevada state route 207, runs up and over a mountain pass, rising from Lake Tahoe and dropping down to Gardnerville on the other side. This is where Byway Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive ends.
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