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Ever wonder what to do in Truckee in the summer? Everyone knows in the winter we have the best skiing and snowboarding around. There is even more fun to have in the summer! With crystal clear lakes, ponds, reservoirs, rivers, creeks you can be out side all day long. If you enjoy outdoors Truckee is the place to be. Within 20 minutes you can be hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing, four wheeling, dirt biking, fishing, fly fishing, lying on the beach, floating the river, boating, mountain biking or bicycling on a beautiful road. We have perfect weather to go along with the outdoor activities too! Sunny blue skies most days out of the year with the highs maybe reaching 95 makes for an adventurous day. Here are some different places you might want to try out!
Martis Valley Trails
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown: Proceed east onto Brockway Rd from Donner Pass Road. At the junction with SR 267, turn right. After the airport, watch for "Wildlife viewing area" sign and turn right into the parking area.
Description: Over 770 acres of surface area suitable for hike, dog walks, and joggers, many path connections for easily customizing your own trail. Wildlife sightings might include mule deer, coyote, ground squirrels, pocket mouse, chipmunks, raccoons, red tail hawk, mountain quail and Canada Geese.
Watson Lake
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown, turn east onto Brockway Rd. At the intersection with SR 267, turn right and head up Brockway Grade. At the summit, turn right and follow the paved road for about 6 miles. This is a beautiful drive through forested land, opening up to views of hillsides and wildflowers. Watch for bicycles and oncoming cars. After 6 miles, watch for a turnoff on the left (sometimes signed) to Watson Lake. After about 1/2 mile, you will reach the lake and a small parking area.
Description: There is a nice hiking path around the lake, a small part of which can be soupy until it dries out in August. It is a great spot for a picnic with the kids, and since it meets up with the Tahoe Rim Trail, can also serve as a launching point for a hike onto that trail.
Coldstream Canyon
Directions to Trailhead: From downtown, head west on Donner Pass Road for about 2.5 miles. Here you will reach a single red flashing light. Turn left here. Park on the outside of the white gate. (the gate may be open when you arrive, but the property owners in Coldstream Valley open and close the gate at will.
Description: This loop offers a mellow hike or ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring, and circumnavigates a series of ponds. Proceed down Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt. After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, you will see the whole valley open up before you. Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond. Turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Total mileage--about 6 miles round trip from the gate.
This trail offers two options. One could either climb Tinker Knob and return on the same trail or hike 11 miles to the Granite Chief Trailhead in Squaw Valley. The first 1-1/2 mile of the trail is a four-wheel drive road which follows the South Fork of Cold Creek passing ponds that are used for ice skating in winter. The road ends at the Forest Service boundary. From here the trail begins to climb, crossing the South Fork of Cold Creek and several other creeks. After a steady climb for about 2 miles, the trail again becomes a four-wheel drive road for 1/2 mile until it reaches an open ridge. At this point the road veers off to the bit (east) and the actual trail heads south for 1/4 mile to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) junction. Tinker Knob is a short, easy 1/4 mile hike from the junction and offers an impressive 360-degree panoramic view from an elevation of 8950 feet. Hikers taking the trek to Squaw Valley will turn south at the PCT junction and follow the trail along the ridge for 2.5 miles to the Granite Chief Trail junction. (Along the way the trail will pass the Painted Rock Trail.) From the junction, the Granite Chief Trail descends into the Squaw Valley.
Mount Judah Loop
Description: With minimal effort, hikers can reach some of the grandest views available in the northern Tahoe Sierra, via the 4.6-mile Mount Judah Loop. The rugged terrain around Donner Pass is impressive, and the trail affords many excellent vista points along the way to the awe-inspiring view from the summit of Mount Judah. The section of the loop that connects with the Pacific Crest Trail was constructed in the 1990s, but despite its recent origin, the Mount Judah Loop has justifiably become a very popular hike, so don’t anticipate a high degree of solitude. Be sure to pack plenty of water, as none is available en route. The trail is generally snow free from mid-July to October, although early in the season lingering snowbanks may cover the forested sections of trail, particularly following winters of heavy snows.
Tahoe Donner Trails
Directions to Trailhead: With so many trailheads and routes, it is best to stop by the Clubhouse, located at the red flashing light on Northwoods Blvd, and pick up a map. From Downtown: Proceed west on Donner Pass Road to the Northwoods Blvd stop light. Turn right here. At the top of the hill, turn right into the clubhouse parking lot, located at the red flashing stoplight.
Description: Tahoe Donner is a private neighborhood, with a trail system that is open to public use. The routes often travel the numerous green spaces and cross many roads. This can be confusing, but with some creativity, and a Tahoe Donner Trail Map, the trail user can put together some nice routes. Don’t be deceived; this network does not feel as though you’re riding in people’s backyards. It utilizes the green spaces to offer a nice secludes feel with well-constructed trails.
Waddle Ranch Trail System (WRTS)
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown, turn east onto Brockway Rd. At the junction with SR 267, turn right. Turn left onto Martis Creek Dam road. Proceed to the parking lot before the second gate. (near the glider port). Park here, and walk/run/ride across the dam. The Waddle ranch access trail begins on the far side of the dam. When the trail forks, make a right turn. At the second fork, turn left onto Rusanoff Road. It is a dirt road, and is currently not signed. Although WRTS can be accessed from SR 267, there is not legal parking. Access is discouraged here, due to the high speed traffic on SR 267.
Description: Great for hiking and strolling, there are two roads crossing Waddle Ranch, on an N-S and E-W axis. Rusanoff Road proceeds east to excellent birding and wildlife viewing at the inaptly-named Dry Lake, and junctions with Old Mill Road, which meanders south to SR 267. These roads wind through lovely forests and open meadows. New trails are slated to be built around Beacon Hill, and connecting Beacon Hill to Rusanoff Road.
Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown, proceed northeast on Donner Pass Road. At the roundabout with SR 89N, merge onto SR 89N. Proceed 4.5 miles to the US Forest Service facility called Donner Camp picnic area on the right side of the road. Note 1: the section from Donner Camp to Prosser Creek is often one of the last parts of the trail to dry in the spring. If it is still wet and snowy here, proceed north on SR 89 N another 2.5 miles to the pullout at the Prosser Creek Bridge. Note 2: Later in the year, the trail can be accessed from many pull outs on Alder Creek Drive, which the trail parallels for 3 miles (access by making a Left from Hwy 89 onto Alder Creek Drive after leaving downtown Truckee.) However, in the spring, the Alder Creek crossings may be impassable.
Description: This very popular trail offers rolling, not-rocky, wide single-track through high desert scenery. The trail winds through sagebrush, seasonally wet meadows, and Jeffrey Pine forests. The total trail length, from the Tahoe Donner Campground to Stampede Reservoir is over 15 miles, but, as it is an out-and-back, go as far as you want to go! Popular for early season hiking, early season wildflower and deer viewing, running, and mountain biking. Can be hot in mid-summer, but there’s a nice big reservoir in which to swim (Stampede) at the end point of this trail.
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Directions to Trailhead: There are currently three:
1. From Downtown proceed west on Donner Pass Road. Turn right on Northwoods Boulevard and proceed straight ahead through the red flashing light at the top of the hill. After a couple of miles, turn right on Fjord, and then left on Alder Creek Road. Take the next left, which is Skislope drive, and head up the hill. Turn right onto Glacier Way, and then make an immediate left into the Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot.
2. The Donner Lake Rim Trail can be accessed at Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians can use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can access the trail via Castle Valley Road.
3. Negro Canyon: From Truckee, proceed west on interstate 80 for about 4 miles, to the Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and make a right turn onto a dirt road. The parking lot is on the right, marked with a trail head kiosk.
Description: This trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete, the Donner Lake Rim Trail will offer trail users a 23 mile loop through the high country surrounding Donner Lake! Currently 15 miles are complete, with 9 of them open to bicycle use. Here are a few suggested day trips:
1. For Bicyclists: Drop a car at the Soda Springs Trail head for the Hole in the Ground Trail, and begin the Donner Lake Rim Trail from the Glacier Way Trail head in Tahoe Donner. At Castle Valley Road, turn right, and proceed up this road to the junction with the Hole in the Ground Trail. This ride is almost 20 miles (one way) of technical single-track bliss!
2. For hikers: This hike is accessed from the PCT trail head on Donner Summit. A very popular day hike or run is to head north on the PCT until it junctions with the Summit Lake Trail. Proceed East on this trail until it Junctions with the Warren Lake Trail and Donner Lake Rim Trail. Proceed west on the Donner Lake Rim Trail until it junctions with the PCT. Turn left (south) onto the PCT, and head back to the trail head. Physical Challenge: moderate. Distance: 5 miles
3. For all trail users: Often overlooked because of its proximity to I-80, and its appearance as offering little shade, is Negro Canyon. Prepare to be surprised! This canyon has nice shady spots, aspen groves, lots of wildlife, and great sections of the Donner Lake Rim Trail. Negro Canyon is located off the Donner Lake Interchange. The trail begins, and at this point is called Wendin Way, just behind the gate, located about 100 feet behind the Donner Lake Rim Trail kiosk. Turn left on the trail, and begin a gentle climb for about 1.5 miles, to the junction with the actual Donner Lake Rim Trail. A right turn here will take you up a series of switchbacks to Donner Ridge, offering spectacular views as the reward for a very stiff climb. A left turn will take you through often open country with great views, and on to Summit Lake (about 3 ½ miles further.)
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown, proceed west on Interstate 80 for 9 miles. Exit at the Castle Peak- Boreal Ridge Road Exit. Turn left off the off ramp, and then left again on Boreal Ridge Road. Follow signs to the Trailhead.
Description: This almost 2500 mile trail offers 20 + miles of trail to the Truckee day hiker, runner, and equestrian. Popular routes include:
1. Setting up a car drop at Squaw Valley USA Ski area, and hiking South along the PCT for stunning views on Tinkers Knob and Anderson Ridge, before descending the ski area. Physical Challenge: very strenuous Distance: 20 miles, one way.
2. Proceeding North on the PCT to Round Valley and the Peter Grubb Hut, an historic hut for backcountry camping maintained by the Sierra Club. Physical Challenge: moderate Distance: 8 miles, round trip, with a side trip option to ascend Castle Peak adding another 3 miles and increasing the physical challenge greatly.
3. A very popular running and day hiking route is to proceed south on the PCT until it meets US route 40 and return by heading north, back to the trailhead. Physical Challenge: moderate Distance: 6 miles round trip.
4. Another very popular day hike or run is to head north on the PCT until it junctions with the Summit Lake Trail. Proceed East on this trail until it Junctions with the Warren Lake Trail and Donner Lake Rim Trail. Proceed west on the Donner Lake Rim Trail until it junctions with the PCT. Turn left (south) onto the PCT, and head back to the trail head. Physical Challenge: moderate. Distance: 5 miles.
Donner Lake: From Donner Creek Dam
Description: Donner Lake lies just west of Truckee at 5,933 feet. In summer, as the morning progresses, it becomes a busy recreational lake: at the west end, the public boat ramp is much in demand; the well-maintained, public swimming beach fills up with parents and children; the paddle boats creak and a few jet-skis scream. People fish, sail, and water-ski, but the lake never seems too crowded. It’s three miles long and a half-mile wide, and the further east you go, the quieter it becomes. If you drive down to the east end of the lake, the well-shaded woods are cool and pleasant to walk through, and the swimming is unsupervised, yet safe. If you want real exercise, there’s an excellent, 6-mile paddle waiting for you.
Lake Valley Reservoir
Directions: Head West I-80 towards Sacramento take Yuba Gap exit, south on Lake Valley Rd bearing to the right at the “y” stay on Lake Valley Rd until junction at 1.4 miles. Go left on Mears Meadow Road (Forest service road 19) to Silvertip Picnic area and a concrete boat ramp. About 1.8 miles from I-80.
Description: Forested mountain lake that is great for the family. Peaceful Lake Valley Reservoir invites family outings. The lakeshore varies from rocky to grassy banks. Dense forests surround the lake below ridge tops rising 500 to 1,000 feet above the water. Lake Valley Reservoir is a component of Pacific Gas & Electric’s Drum Spaulding Hydropower Project. Glacier-polished granite adorns two islands that are great for sunbathing, fishing, and midsummer swimming. Sometimes yellowjackets welcome shoreline visitors. The high elevation, reflection from the granite and water, and bright sun can quickly cause sunburn. A major feature on the west shore of the lake is Sky Mountain Camp. Their summer program offers canoeing and other aquatic activities.
Lake Tahoe - Emerald Bay Trip
Directions: Head south on 89 towards Tahoe City, once you reach Tahoe City turn Right at first light. Follow 89 south for about 10 miles and right pass Meeks Creeks Bridge you’ll see it
Description: Tahoe needs no introduction as a destination for land-based pursuits, but as a sea-kayaking waterway it’s another matter. Nowhere in the western U.S. can you paddle in waters seeming more pristine than at Lake Tahoe (unless you portage your boat down into Crater Lake and secure permission to paddle). At Tahoe you can still see the granite-sand bottom under your canoe at 50’ depths, and watch the water turn cobalt when you reach really deep water. Deep water is nearby; on this trip there are places within yards of shore where you have more than 1,000 feet of water under your boat. Tahoe is big, and the area is heavily populated. By paddling your canoe early in the morning, you can witness the sunrise from water level, or keep abreast of a family of mergansers at the water’s edge, and be surprisingly alone. Powerboats don’t skim along close to the shore, where huge, underwater boulders, sandy bottoms, and wildlife make your paddle an endless variety of experiences. Midday near a popular marina—especially over the weekend during high season—you cannot avoid close company with powerboats. This trip was carefully chosen to avoid many of those high-usage spots, and allow you to experience a little bit of the Tahoe that was. The route also passes by state park land for one third the distance, showcases vertical granite cliffs plunging underwater to great depths, and allows you to take in the grandeur of glacier-carved Emerald Bay from water level.
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Lake Tahoe North Shore: Agatam County Beach
Description: A beach located on the North Shore of the lake that contains a sandy beach, shade for the afternoon, no crowds and free parking is a deal hard to pass up. Agatam County Beach, in the small community of Tahoe Vista on the western limits of King City, is such a spot. It meets and surpasses the requirements for a "choice" day on the beach. From here, you can take a paddle craft and explore the sheltered cove near the beach, practice paddle strokes, teach the kids basic boat-handling skills, or venture out and view the greater expanse of either Carnelian Bay or Agate Bay.
Tahoe Basin Lakes: Donner Lake
Description: The first glance, its difficult to imagine that Donner Lake, this large oval, open body of water, can offer a paddler much enjoyment. However, if you divide the lake into paddling sections, it becomes easier to appreciate Donner Lake and all its charm.
Western States Trail
A trail from near Truckee, starting at the Robie Equestrian Center on the 06, to Auburn created and maintained by the Western States Trail Foundation, a group of equestrians. The Tevis Cup, which occurs in late July each year, takes this 100 mile route. The trail is much more difficult after the Tevis Cup due to the wear and tear caused by equestrian traffic. At the Robie Equestrian Center are some other horse trails, like the Bob Watson trail, that link in with Northstar. Theres a trail map posted at the Robie Equestrian Center.
Tahoe Donner Equestrian
A full service facility we can offer you assorted trail rides, pony rides, lessons, horsemanship camps, Barbecue rides, a souvenir/tack/snack shop, and an extensive boarding program. We have a beautiful facility with extensive grounds and access to over 3,000 acres of scenic riding trails. The facility is open from mid-June - September. Our opening season is short; jut like our Tahoe summers so be sure to come out and enjoy the high mountain meadows full of wild flowers, shady Aspen groves, and winding hillside trails with one of our four-legged friends.
Donner Summit
Description: Old Hwy 40 is a popular rock climbing area with approximately 400 routes of every skill level, including bouldering opportunities, sport routes, and multi-pitch crack climbing. Difficulties range from easy scrambles to expert routes rated as high as 5.13b.
Donner Lake
Donner Lake was formed primarily through a combination of faulting and glacial action. "Glacial Polishing" of the granite can be seen nearer Donner Summit. Glacial moraine formed a natural dam to the Lake, upon which most of the State Park is situated. The main streams which feed the Lake are: Summit Creek, coming from the West and Gregory Creek (AKA: Negro Creek), from the North-West; as well as many underground springs which surround the Lake. The water then exits the Lake, through the State Park, via Donner Creek and joins the Truckee River near the Donner Creek Mobile Home Park, on West River Street. The depth of the Lake has been measured by the California State Lands Commission, to be 328 Feet deep at it's deepest point -- just off the "guard rail" along Donner Pass Road. The Lake is just under 3 miles long and about 3/4 miles wide. Donner Lake can reach a temperature of 76° during Summer. When measurements were taken one year it was determined Donner Lake was, on average, 6° warmer than Lake Tahoe; when you take into account Donner Lake will occasionally freeze over during Winter, that means we have to definitely make up the difference during the Summer! There is quite a bit of "public" access to the Lake: Donner Memorial State Park and Museum (Video), West End Beach, as well as 1.5 miles of public boat docks along the North side of the Lake, from the Public Boat Ramp, to the Donner Tract Private Beach (there is also a small section of public piers at the foot of Summit Drive).
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Boca Reservoir
Description: The reservoir is on the Little Truckee River, 5 miles northeast of Truckee off I-80. Open year-round (frozen during winter), a surface area of approximately 980 acres (at full reservoir storage).
Stampede Reservoir
Directions: About 5 miles past Boca Reservoir off the same road.
Description: Completed in 1970, Stampede Reservoir is located on the Little Truckee River immediately below the mouth of Davies Creek and approximately 8 miles above the confluence of the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers. The dam and reservoir are features of the Washoe Project, open year-round (frozen during winter). A surface area of approximately 3,340 acres at full reservoir storage with 25 miles of shoreline.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, and has 72 miles of shoreline. Lake Tahoe's greatest depth of 1,645 feet makes it the third deepest lake in North America and the tenth deepest in the world. The bottom of the lake is actually 92 feet below the level of Carson City, Nevada.
Truckee River - Tahoe City to River Branch
Description: Crystal clear water, a sandy bottom, and spectacular Tahoe scenery combine to make this one of the most popular beginner float runs in Northern California. Sparkling clear water pours into the Truckee River from the surface of Lake Tahoe, one of the world’s clearest lakes. A very popular recreation resource, the river corridor supports fly-fishing, rafting, hiking, and bicycling on the bicycle path. The river is least crowded before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. From Tahoe City to Alpine Meadows Road, California Highway 89 runs along the right shore. The road provides an almost continuous view of the adjacent river. You can easily see flow conditions and rafts on the river. A half dozen small bridges cross the river to private land and private cabins.
Crossing and Old Greenwood Bike Path
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Squaw Valley to Tahoe City Bike Path
6 mile bike path that starts across from the entrance to Squaw Valley on Highway 89 and continues south to Tahoe City next to the Truckee River. It can be crowded on summer weekends with roller bladers, walkers, bikers, and families. At Tahoe City, the trail continues down the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway
The Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway is a vision of following the Truckee River by foot or by bicycle from its source at forested Lake Tahoe to its desert terminus, Pyramid Lake. The route will descend over 2000 feet in 116 miles, using a combination of existing dirt and paved roads, plus some sections of new trail and bridges.
Truckee on Street Numbered Bike Routes
This map corresponds to the numbered signs seen around Truckee. These signs allow the rider to follow various bike routes around Truckee on Truckee streets.
Tahoe Donner Climber's Loop
The route is almost entirely on neighborhood roads through and around Tahoe Donner. Note 1: Be on the watch for cars leaving driveways, and dogs lying in the streets. Note 2: There are many spots on this ride where you can go 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. As per the law, note 1, and common sense, please obey the speed limits!
Directions: From downtown, turn onto Bridge Street and proceed under I-80, and make a right. In about a hundred yards, turn right again onto the bike path. Follow this through the Pioneer Center industrial Park, and turn left onto Pioneer Trail. In 200 feet turn right onto the bike path again. Follow this trail until it crosses Alder Drive. Cross this road and remain on the bike path. The path will end near SR 89 N. Cross this road onto Prosser Dam Road. At the bike path "island crossing" turn left onto the path that heads down hill. (Not the one paralleling Prosser Dam Road) This trail will meander and eventually climb up to Rainbow Drive. Turn Right on Rainbow; you are now on route #6. Head downhill to the junction with East Alder Drive.
Turn Left. You will still see route #6 signs on East Alder. Very Carefully cross SR 89 N onto Alder Creek Drive. (Still # 6) Climb up Adler Creek Drive until you see a right turn called Wolfgang Rd. Turn right here, and gear down. At the top of this climb, there will be a short descent down to Alder Creek Drive. Make a left on this road, and proceed to Skislope Way, your next right. Turn right here and begin climbing up Skislope Way. (Route #3 of the signed bike routes) Skislope is a 2-headed monster of a climb, so don't use all of your energy on the first climb! On the descents between the climbs, and after the climb, be on the lookout for dogs, people, cars, and often in the shoulder seasons, ice. At the end of Skislope, turn right onto Northwoods Boulevard. Make a right again at the stoplight onto Northwoods Boulevard (not a typo). Again, watch your speed on this long, straight, and fast, downhill. Turn left onto Donner Pass Road, and continue to the Downtown. Distance: 20 miles
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Fibreboard Freeway
A rarely used undulating paved road for practicing easy climbing on a bike. The trailhead is at Brockway Summit on 267. After 6 miles is a turnoff for Watson Lake. The paved road ends after 12 miles. The left hand fork at the end of the paved road gives a short but bumpy drop in to Tahoe City. Many single-track trails and fireroads intersect with the Fibreboard Freeway including the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Northstar Downhill Mountain Biking
Often known for the mountain's extremely technical but fun downhill trails, Northstar has beautiful rolling single tracks as well. Northstar has excellent facilities, including a knowledgeable staff, good maps, pubs, restaurants, and a bike shop.
The Flume Trail
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown Truckee, turn right onto Brockway Rd. At the junction with SR 267, turn right again, and stay on SR 267 for about 12 miles. At North Lake Blvd in Kings Beach, turn left. At the CA/NV border, North Lake Blvd becomes NV SR 28. Proceed on this road. Turn left into Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, and follow the signs to the trailhead. There is a hiking/bicycle shop located within the park equipped with gear rentals and expert advice.
Description: As this trail can be linked with other trails for varying experiences, routes vary. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Arrange a pick-up shuttle with the Flume Trail Bike Shop at the bottom of Tunnel Creek Road. Proceed up North Canyon Road to Marlette Lake. The Flume Trail begins on the opposite side of the Lake, by the Dam. Take the Flume Trail to its terminus at Tunnel Creek Road. Descend Tunnel Creek Road, where your shuttle awaits. Note: Bicyclist, please descend with caution! Tunnel Creek Road is steep and sandy and high speed washouts leading to injury are common!
2. 23 mile loop: Proceed up North Canyon Road to Marlette Lake. The Flume Trail begins on the opposite side of the Lake, by the Dam. Take the Flume Trail to its terminus at Tunnel Creek Road. Turn right on Tunnel Creek Road, and right again on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Take The Tahoe Rim Trail to Marlette Lake, and return down North Canyon Road.
3. Do the above loop in reverse, with an out-and-back to Tahoe Meadows, on the Tahoe Rim Trail. This route adds about 12 miles to the overall distance, with a lot of climbing (and descending in return). Proceed across Tunnel Creek Road on the TRT to add this spur onto the loop. Note: Due to use conflicts, a not mandatory, but strongly advised guideline has been put in place: From Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek Road, bicycles are discouraged from using the trail on odd numbered days. On even days, hikers that believe this guideline is law are often openly belligerent to bicyclists, so please do this ride on even-numbered days.
Martis Creek Bike Trails
Directions to Trailhead: From Downtown: Proceed east onto Brockway Rd from Donner Pass Road. At the junction with SR 267, turn right. After the airport, watch for "Wildlife viewing area” sign and turn right into the parking area.
Start at the Tompkins Memorial Trail, halfway down the access road to the parking lot. This is a 3 mile loop around the valley, with numerous possibilities for add-ons as the Tompins Memorial Trail winds through Northstar. It is well-signed.
Coyote Moon Golf Course
In a tranquil mountain setting above 6,300 feet, Coyote Moon captures your attention and captivates the senses. A majestic mountain masterpiece designed by former PGA Tour player Brad Bell, the course is 250 secluded acres of rolling hills framed by towering Ponderosa pines without a home site or structure to spoil the view. The course cascades over a beautiful Sierra ridge line, meandering among daunting granite bluffs and around and across crystal clear Trout Creek.
Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner's 18-hole Championship Golf Course is located high in the Sierra. Cradled among the towering pines, the course's narrow fairways and numerous creeks place a strict demand on accuracy for a challenging and enjoyable round of golf. A semi-private course, Tahoe Donner was designed by Roy Williams and Bill Bell Jr. and opened in 1975. Other amenities include: Pro Shop, Rental Clubs, Driving Range, Lessons and Clinics, Tee D's Bar & Grill and Snack Bar
Northstar at Tahoe
Inspiring mountain and meadow views complement this Robert Muir Graves championship course. Wide-open, links-style play characterizes the front side, while shotmaking is a premium on the back with its narrow, tree-lined fairways, creeks, ponds and small greens. The 6,897 yards play tough with water on 14 holes and numerous well-placed traps.
Resort at Squaw Valley
Nestled below the granite peaks of world famous Squaw Valley USA , this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design demands accurate play. The par 71 championship links layout winds along the valley floor through and around wetlands, providing awesome vistas as well as a severe test of target golf. Has received Audubon status as a certified cooperative sanctuary, and Golf Magazine mention as one of the "Top Ten Courses You Can Play."
Tahoe City Golf Course
Enjoy a the view of Lake Tahoe from every hole at this nice course with the best greens in the basin. We are a 9-hole course and proud of it! When you play our 9-hole course, you'll still have time left in your day to enjoy what's Cool in Tahoe City. We are unique in so many ways, from our views of Lake Tahoe and famous blue skies, to our greens that "break towards the lake". Consider yourself invited to be a part of our long history (established in 1917) and enjoy our atmosphere of golf and history.
Incline Village Mountain Course
With spectacular green sites and contours, the Mountain Course demands more accuracy than distance. "Shot making" skills are necessary to navigate the terrain. Carved out of the pines with no harsh transition areas and no artificial landscaping, this course is all natural and a real challenge and joy to play. It's a tribute to its brilliant designer, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The mountainous 18 hole course features challenging par 3's averaging over 150 yards in length, and four par 4's that will continue to challenge even the most proficient golfer.
Ponderosa Golf Course
9-hole regulation course nestled beneath towering Ponderosa Pines. A challenging, Northern California Golf Association rated couse, it offers the perfect getaway for both the serious handicapper and the Sunday duffer.
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