Bowman Valley Rock Climbing

The approach varies depending upon the vehicle used to enter on the National Forest, but a rental car can usually make it within a few miles of the approach trailheads. A good SUV can take you all the way. Take Bowman Lake Road off of Highway 20, usually approached via Interstate 80. Once you turn off of Interstate 80 and head down highway 20 (toward Nevada city) you go 3.5 miles and you'll turn right onto Bowman lake road. Continue on Bowman Lake road for 13 1/2 miles and you'll come to a bridge below Bowman Lake dam. This bridge will be the landmark for the areas in Bowman Valley. The road starts out paved but the last 5 miles are gravel and a little rough in spots. See the GPS location for the precise location of the area to park in. Please note that the US Forest Service Closes the road in the winter from January 1- March 31.  https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55462