Truckee, California Travel Information

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort Alpine Meadows rests on the southeast edge of the 1.2 million-acre Tahoe National Forest. Elevations climb from around 1,500 feet in the western foothills to more than 9,000 feet at the Sierra Crest. ... Tahoe City, CA

Boreal Mountain Resort One of the first Tahoe area ski resorts accessible from the West on Interstate 80, Boreal prides itself on being the first to open for the season (traditionally on Halloween) and set a new resort reco... Truckee, CA

Donner Memorial State Park Museum This state park, the nearby Sierra pass, and the adjacent lake all carry the name Donner, after the ill-fated immigrant party that became trapped in the mountains when snow arrived early during the wi... Armstrong, CA

Donner Ski Ranch Opened in 1937, Donner Ski Ranch prides itself on its simplicity. Owner Norm Sayler wants to offer an area for skiers who don’t need speed, high-tech lifts, or expensive tickets. He respects the value... Norden, CA

Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive Called the most beautiful drive in America, the 72-mile Lake Tahoe–Eastshore Drive affords breathtaking views of spectacularly clear Lake Tahoe. The pristine alpine lake is surrounded by the snow-capp... Incline Village, NV

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Truckee River - Tahoe City to River Branch (Distance: 0.6 mi) 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...

Tahoe City, CA - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:4 mi

Sawtooth Ridge Trail Loop (Distance: 1.6 mi) Perched on a broad terrace overlooking the Truckee River, this ride is flat by Tahoe standards. There are several precipitous overlooks along the way that offer fine views of Tinker Knob and Squaw Pea...

Truckee, CA - Mountain Biking - length:11.2 mi

Commemorative Emigrant Trail (Distance: 2.7 mi) Follow in the steps of history along the Overland Emigrant Trail, which roughly parallels a route used by emigrants in the 1800s. A popular mountain-biking route, the trail travels a portion of the Ta...

Truckee, CA - Hiking - length:7.5 mi

Donner Memorial State Park - Donner Lakeshore Trail & Nature Trail (Distance: 2.8 mi) The Donner Lakeshore Trail parallels the shoreline of three-mile long Donner Lake. It is a level hike from Donner Creek, the lake's outlet, to China Cove, a swimming beach with picnic tables and barb...

Truckee, CA - Hiking - length:4.4 mi

Old Emigrant Trail to Donner Peak (Distance: 2.8 mi) A scenic high-country ride, this route features a fun downhill on singletrack and old jeep roads. Some people may have to walk a few sections of the uphill, but never for very long. A good ride for ...

Truckee, CA - Mountain Biking - length:18.5 mi

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Ponderosa Ponderosa Golf Course Public, 9 holes 3018 yards, par 36 0.8 miles from center of Truckee, California

Old Greenwood Old Greenwood Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7518 yards, par 72 1.1 miles from center of Truckee, California

Coyote Moon Coyote Moon Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7177 yards, par 72 1.7 miles from center of Truckee, California

Martis Camp Martis Camp Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7751 yards, par 72 2.0 miles from center of Truckee, California

Lahontan Lahontan Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7214 yards, par 72 2.2 miles from center of Truckee, California

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