2013 / 2014 Visitors Guide
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Experience a fun & unique stay at our charming, newly-remodel hotel in historic downtown Truckee.
800-659-6921
NEOPOLITAN STYLE THIN CRUST PIZZA WINE ON TAP ALL NATURAL MEATS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN BLACK AND WHITE SILENT MOVIES ALL KINDS OF GREAT BANDS
10007 Bridge Street, Truckee www.truckeehotel.com Premier train watching spot!
Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats 530-587-8688 www.moodysbistro.com
We’ll prove to you with every stay that . . .
Complimentary . . . • Wireless, high-speed internet access • “On the House” hot breakfast buffet • Business center • Fitness center Other reasons to smile. • Comfortable guestrooms and suites • 100% Hampton guarantee • Cloud Nine Beds • 32” Flat Screen TV/DVD • Year-round hot tub
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You’ll see it in every room and suite. You’ll feel it from every employee. And you’ll taste it every morning. We simply love having you as our guest. And we’re doing everything we can to prove it to you every day.
Tahoe-Truckee California
we LOVE having you here. Complimentary . . . • Wireless, high-speed internet access • On the HouseTM hot breakfast • Business center • Fitness center
You’ll see it in every room and suite. You’ll feel it from every employee. And you’ll taste it every morning. We simply love having you as our guest.
Other reasons to smile. • Comfortable guestrooms and suites • 100% Hampton guarantee • Cloud Nine Beds • Coin-op guest laundry • Year-round hot tub
And we’re doing everything we can to prove it to you every day.
11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA Tel: (530) 587-1197 • Fax: (530) 587-3167 For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888) 587-1197
Tahoe-Truckee California
11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA Tel: (530) 587-1197 • Fax: (530) 587-3167 For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888) 587-1197 www.hamptoninntruckee.com
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DESTINATION TRUCKEE
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CALENDAR
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LODGING
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FREE THINGS TO DO
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HIKING + BIKING
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Welcome to Truckee
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Destination Truckee
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Calendar of Events
Out & About in Truckee 41
Shopping
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Historical Timeline + Museums
Summer Activities
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Historic Downtown Truckee
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Walking Map
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Truckee Map
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Golf
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Food + Drink
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Camping
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Fishing
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Hiking & Biking
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Water Sports
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Recreation + Parks
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Skiing + Riding
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Truckee Lifestyle Be sure to check out the lifestyle features inside on local Truckee residents, as well as fun facts and ideas that make Truckee a great place to live or visit. 21
Enjoy the View
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Free Things to Do
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Doggone Fun!
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Happily Ever After
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Donner Summit
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Lake Tahoe
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Blast from the Past
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California Welcome Center
The Official Truckee Visitors Guide is published by Just Imagine Marketing and Design in cooperation with the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce.
Publisher: Kathy Hess Just Imagine Marketing and Design E kathy@justimaginemktg.com; justimaginemktg.com Art Director: Lori Kunder Photography: Daphne Hougard
Begin your experience in Historic Downtown Truckee
Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Lynn Saunders, President/CEO 10065 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 T 530-587-2757; E visitors@truckee.com truckee.com; truckeechamber.com
Visit the California Welcome Center for trip planning assistance Let the experienced staff at the Truckee California Welcome Center help you with lodging, dining, and activity choices. The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and conveniently located right off Interstate 80 in the Train Depot in historic downtown Truckee. The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, Visit California, and Certified Folder Display Service. It is one of 20 CWCs operated throughout California, offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler. The CWCs serve as your personal travel concierge to assist you in all aspects of your Truckee and California trip with plenty of local, regional, and statewide information. ARCATA
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The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is conveniently located right off Interstate 80 and open 7 days a week. The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, Visit California, and Certified Folder Display Service. The CWC offers valuable information and services for travelers for their visit to Truckee and through all of California. 10065 Donner Pass Rd.; T 866-443-2027
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Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce 10065 Donner Pass Road
530-587-2757; 866-443-2027 truckee.com
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The Official Truckee Visitors Guide is a product of the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and Just Imagine Marketing and Design. All content is copyrighted, June 2013. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this directory. The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and Just Imagine Marketing and Design assume no responsibility for misinformation including if event details change after publication.
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Book your tee time today!
530.562.3290
Summer Events Wine Walks–June 29, July 27, August 31 Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival–July 6 Tough Mudder–July 13-14 Tahoe Trail 100–July 20 Autumn Food & Wine–September 6-8 Tough Mudder–September 28-29 On-Going Events: Mountain Bike Race Series—Downhill and Cross-Country, Mountain Bike Clinics and Camps, Tahoe Star Tours, STRIDER Adventure Zone, Retro Skate Night and Live Music on the Village Stage For more information, visit NorthstarCalifornia.com
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hat makes a great mountain town? Start by being surrounded by amazing natural resources such as the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Truckee
River, nearby reservoirs, alpine lakes, and streams. Combine that with a community of adventure-seeking locals that live the lifestyle most can only dream of, with nature’s playground right out their backyard. Like-minded individuals that care and are willing to put in the time and effort to make a difference in their community. Put that on top of a town that is rich in history, that embraces and retains their western roots and heritage, and you have the authentic, charming mountain town of Truckee. Inside these pages you’ll find everything you need to take you out of your world, and into ours. We invite you to explore and discover the world of Truckee. From lodging, shopping, dining, golf, ski, family-friendly activities, weddings, camping, snowboard, skate, spa, and more. This year, Truckee is celebrating 20 years of incorporation and 150 years since its establishment. What once was a stop for supplies for early emigrants making their way West, is now a world-class destination. 20 years ago, the community came together to take its fate into its own hands, to create its own destiny with incorporation. Guiding land use, ensuring its unique small town community character is retained, the streets are well maintained, and the abundance of snow is removed. This big step in Truckee’s history is a large part of why Truckee is as healthy and vibrant as it is today. Read the lifestyle profiles within this guide of just a few of our locals that call Truckee home. Learn why they chose the Truckee area, where they came from, and what motivates them to get up every day and live the Truckee lifestyle to the fullest. Enjoy your time in Truckee creating your own uniquely memorable adventures.
Lynn Saunders President/CEO
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PARTY HIKE October 5–6, 2013 THE TRUCKEE DONNER AREA IS STEEPED IN HISTORY
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xploring this region on interpretive walks and hikes you can almost hear the clip-clop of oxen and the rumble of wagon wheels, as countless emigrants scaled the mighty Sierra Nevada in search of a better life. Put on your hiking shoes, choose a hike and explore FOR MORE INFORMATION: Truckee’s history.
530-587-8808 | www.truckee.com info@truckee.com
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Rail Access Truckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd. Amtrak stops in Truckee, once a day eastbound and once a day westbound. There is no Amtrak agent in Truckee. For more information or to purchase tickets: 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245); amtrak.com
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Amtrak bus services15 disembark eastbound passengers at Truckee and pick up westbound passengers at Truckee three times a day. 40 877-974-3322
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TART (Tahoe Area Regional Transit) Connects Truckee with north and west shores of Lake Tahoe. 800-736-6365; 530-550-1212; laketahoetransit.com
Truckee Tahoe Airport 10356 Truckee Airport Rd., off Hwy. 267 No commercial service; general aviation airport 530-587-4119; truckeetahoeairport.com
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Truckee Transit Within town bus service 530-587-7451 Ski Shuttles (seasonal) Scheduled shuttles in winter Airport Shuttle North Lake Tahoe Express travelers can book reservations on a 21-passenger shuttle that runs between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Truckee-Tahoe. To make reservations: 866-216-5222; northlaketahoeexpress.com Automobile Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz Car Rental
530-550-1550 530-550-9191
Taxis/Limousines/Shuttles Anytime Taxi Bell Limo/Airport Mini Bus
530-414-4187 775-786-3700 800-235-5466 Bluebird Taxi 530-414-1547 High Sierra Taxi 530-412-1927 Independent Cab Co. 530-546-8687 North Lake Tahoe Express 866-216-5222 Reno-Tahoe Limousine & Shuttle Service 800-660-4546 775-348-0868 Sunset Limousine Services 775-787-7999 866-455-5515 Truckee Tahoe Transportation 530-582-5828 North Tahoe Checker Cab 866-420-8294 530-587-0666 Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT-TMA) 530-546-2912 LakeTahoeTransit.com Dial A Ride Door-to-door service in the Truckee area, 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday. Reservations advised by 5 pm the day before. 530-587-7451
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Shuttles From Reno to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee
Truckee Tahoe Airport. Connected.
Airport Service 3:30am – Midnight Reservations: NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com (866)216-5222
We’re in the business of connecting. Sometimes it’s through the air, sometimes through our kids-outreach programs and sometimes through a conference or meeting you hold at the airport. It’s just one of the many ways we serve those who live here. TO FIND OUT MORE, LOG ON TO
Google Your Trip & More: LakeTahoeTransit.com
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calendar February
Rahlves Bonzai Tour rahlvesbanzai.com
There’s an abundance of events that take place year-round in the Truckee-Tahoe area. Here is just a small sampling!
Truckee Running Festival tahoetrailrunning.com Reno Rodeo renorodeo.com
Donner Lake Triathlon, Donner Lake donnerlaketri.com
August
Black Ties & Tails hstt.org
Western States 100 Endurance Run wser.org
Squaw Valley Prom squaw.com
Adventure Sport Week adventuresportsweektahoe.com
March
July
Tahoe Fat Tire Festival tahoefattirefestival.org Tahoe Sierra Century Ride tahoesierracentury.com
Squaw Valley Mountain Run squaw.com
National Championship Air Races airrace.org
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival laketahoeshakespeare.com
High Fives Foundation Bocce Tournament highfivefoundation.com
Artown, Reno renoisartown.com
Hot August Nights hotaugustnights.net
IRONMAN Lake Tahoe ironman.com/laketahoe
Rahlves Bonzai Tour rahlvesbanzai.com
Truckee 4th of July Parade truckee.com
Street Vibrations, Reno road-shows.com
The Great Ski Race thegreatskirace.com
Truckee 4th of July Fireworks tdrpd.com/events
Lake Tahoe Concourse d’Elegance laketahoeconcours.com
April
Truckee Tahoe Air Fair & Family Festival truckeetahoeairfair.com
Snowfest tahoesnowfestival.com
Earth Day Celebration tahoetruckeeearthday.com
May
Truckee Home & Building Show truckeehomeshow.com Paddleboard & Stand Up Paddleboard Race tahoecup.org
June
Reno Tahoe Odyssey Renotahoeodyssey.com Truckee Day truckeeday.org Soroptimist Wine Restaurant Faire truckee.com Truckee BrewFest truckeeoptimist.com/ truckbrewfest Truckee RibFest truckeeribfest.com
Donner Lake Open Water Swim sierranevadamasters.com Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest squaw.com
Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival northstarcalifornia.com
Peaks & Paws, Squaw Valley squaw.com
ARTour 2013 northtahoearts.com
Lake Tahoe Triathlon laketahoetri.com
Tough Mudder toughmudder.com
Barcelona NorCal Soccer Tournament truckee.com
Relay For Life of Truckee Tahoe relayforlife.org
Annual Foam Fest squaw.com
Wanderlust Festival wanderlustfestival.com
September
Tahoe Trail 100K Leadville Qualifier northstarcalifornia.com Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup teviscup.org USGA U.S. Junior Amateur Championship martiscamp. com/usage-championship
Nugget Rib Cook-off nuggetribcookoff.com
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival tahoefoodandwine.com Pacific Fine Arts & Crafts Festival pacificfinearts.com Reno Balloon Races renoballoon.com
Lake Tahoe Marathon laketahoemarathon.com Tough Mudder toughmudder.com
October
Truckee Downtown Wine Walk & Shop truckeewinewalk.com Donner Party Hike truckee.com Truckee River Day truckeeriverwc.org Trick-or-Treat on Downtown Truckee Streets historictruckee.com
November Truckee Ski Swap tdrpd.com/events
December
Northstar Noel Nights northstarcalifornia.com Truckee Tree Lighting Ceremony truckee.com
Trails & Vistas trailsandvistas.com
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2013 Ongoing Summer Seasonal Events Truckee Thursdays truckeethursdays.com First Fridays historictruckee.com Wednesday Music in the Park tdprd.com/events Foothill Farmers Market foothillfarmersmarket.com Retro Skate Night northstarcalifornia.com Fresh Air Flicks california89.com Tuesday Bluesday squaw.com
Keyed into your needs... Opening the door to your ultimate vacation rental experience—winter, spring, summer or fall! www.TruckeeReservations.com | 530.582.5367 Diane@TruckeeReservations.com
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BREAKFAST
RESTAURANT
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Donner Lake Inn & B&B 10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee; 530-587-5574; donnerlakeinn.com
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Donner Lake Village 15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-6081; 866-666-1291; donnerlakevillage.com
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Hampton Inn and Suites 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee; 530-587-1197; 888-587-1197; hamptoninntruckee.com
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Hotel Truckee-Tahoe 11331 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-587-4525; 800-824-6385; hoteltruckeetahoe.com
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Inn at Truckee 11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee; 530-587-8888; 888-773-6888; innattruckee.com
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Loch Leven Lodge 13855 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-3773; 877-663-6637; lochlevenlodge.com
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Lost Trail Lodge 8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee; 530-320-9268; losttraillodge.com
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Truckee Donner Lodge 10527 Coldstream Rd, Truckee; 530-582-9999; 877-878-2533; truckeedonnerlodge.com
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The Truckee Hotel 10007 Bridge St, Truckee; 530-587-4444; 800-659-6921; thetruckeehotel.com
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Northstar California Resort 100 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-1010; 800-466-6784; northstarcalifornia.com
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northstar lodge Hyatt Residence Club 970 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-3900; northstar.hyatt.com
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Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee; 530-562-3000; ritzcarlton.com
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Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging 4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-550-3300; 855-816-6764; tahoemountainlodging.com
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River Street Inn 10009 East River St, Truckee; 530-550-9290; riverstreetinntruckee.com
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Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-582-5655; cedarhousesporthotel.com
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OLYMPIC VALLEY Olympic Village Inn 1909 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley; 530-581-6000; 800-845-5243; olympicvillageinn.com Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-1576; 800-323-7666; plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com
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Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-6300; 800-327-3353; resortatsquawcreek.com
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Squaw Valley Lodge 201 Squaw Peak Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-5500; 800-549-6742; squawvalleylodge.com
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The Village at Squaw Valley 1985 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-584-1000; 866-818-6963; thevillageatsquaw.com
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OTHER REGIONAL AREAS Boreal INN 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-1012; 530-426-3666; borealski.com
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Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV; 775-832-4000; calnevaresort.com
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 19940 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-3632; 800-679-6775; ctl.sierraclub.org
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Cal Lodge 19818 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-9900; callodge.org
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd, Quincy; 530-283-0930; 800-587-6820; greenhornranch.com
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The Lodge at Sugar Bowl 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden; 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com
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Rainbow Lodge 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3871; 800-666-3871; royalgorge.com
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Sierra Hot Springs 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd, Sierraville; 530-994-3773; sierrahotsprings.org
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STONE bear river camps 11820 Eagle Lakes Rd, Soda Springs; 530-587-5160; stonebearrivercamps.com
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VACATION RENTALS There are many vacation rentals available in the Truckee area. Visit truckee.com for full listings. Richardson House E 10154 High St, Truckee; 530-563-6874; therichardsonhouse.com
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America’s Best Summer Lake Town Truckee was named by msnbc.com for being one of America’s Best Summer Towns—“picture-perfect locales offer hikes, water sports, small-town atmosphere.” Noted for Donner Lake’s warmer temperatures, for being a great basecamp for exploring outdoor activities such as the growing sport of stand-up paddleboarding, the growing local art scene, great restaurants, and even our own brew pub.
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Slow down, breathe, unwind. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains only minutes from Lake Tahoe.
1.877.878.2533
10527 Coldstream Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | www.truckeedonnerlodge.com
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Hotel Truckee-Tahoe’s proximity to some of Northern California’s finest ski resorts makes it the perfect winter destination for enthusiasts of all levels and its closeness to Lake Tahoe draws families looking to soak up everything its pristine waters have to offer during the summer months. Travelers who appreciate outdoor activities and warm, authentic lodging will agree: There’s no better place from which to enjoy the vast surroundings and activities that the Sierras have to offer than Hotel Truckee-Tahoe.
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11331 BROCKWAY ROAD · TRUCKEE · CA 96161 · T: 530.587.4525 · F: 530.587.8173 · WWW.HOTELTRUCKEETAHOE.COM
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golf GOLF COURSE
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Graeagle Meadows Golf Course 6934 California 89, Graeagle; 530-836-2323; playgraeagle.com
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Gray’s Crossing 11406 Henness Rd, Truckee; 800-217-7554; grayscrossinggolf.com
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GRIZZLY RANCH 4375 Grizzly Rd, Portola; 530-832-4200
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Incline Village Championship Course 955 Fairway Blvd, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com
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7106
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Incline Village Mountain Course 690 Wilson Way, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com
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Northstar, California 168 Basque Dr, Truckee; 530-562-2490; northstarcalifornia.com
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72
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Old Brockway Golf Course 7900 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach; 520-546-9909; oldbrockway.com
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Old Greenwood Golf Course 12915 Fairway Dr, Truckee; 530-550-7010; oldgreenwood.com
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Plumas Pines Golf Resort 402 Poplar Valley Rd, Graeagle; 520-836-1420; plumaspinesgolf.com
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Ponderosa Golf Course 10040 Reynold Way, Truckee; 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com
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Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 800-327-3363; squawcreek.com
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Schaffer’s Mill GOLF & LAKE Club 9045 Heartwood Dr, Truckee; 530-582-6964; schaffersmill.com
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Tahoe City Golf Course 215 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-1516; tahoecitygolf.com
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2570
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Tahoe Donner Golf Course 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee; 530-587-9443; tahoedonner.com
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72
7002
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The Dragon at Nakoma golf resort 348 Bear Run, Clio; 530-832-5067; nakomagolfresort.com
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Whitehawk ranch golf club 766 Whitehawk Dr, Clio; 530-836-0394; golfwhitehawk.com
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Tahoe Donner is a spectacular alpine playground, any time of year. From your vantage point on the fairway, on horseback, bike, skis or sled, you realize how much fun life can be. The great outdoors, dining, and entertainment… come and check out all the possibilities.
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Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Road Truckee, Calif. 96161 P. 530.582.5655
11506 Deerfield Drive Truckee, CA
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. Eco-friendly, European-style adventure hotel
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food + drink MEAL CODES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner AVERAGE PRICE: $=Inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (Over $20)
restaurants Auld Dubliner Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6041
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Bar of America 10042 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2626
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Baxter’s bistro & lounge Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200
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Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1111
LD
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bill’s rotisserie 11355 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-5652
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Blue Coyote Bar and Grill 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-7777
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Burger Me 10418 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8852
LD
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Casa Baeza 10004 Bridge St; 530-587-2161
LD
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Coffee And 10106 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123
BL
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Cottonwood Restaurant Brockway Rd; 530-587-5711
D
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Coyote Moon Bar and Grille 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-550-2211
LD
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Dairy Queen 11355 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7055
LD
Diego’s Beyond Bueno Restaurant 10130 West River St; 530-550-9900
LD
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Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0557
LD
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Drunken Monkey 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-582-9755
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El sancho taqueria 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4847
LD
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El Toro Bravo 10186 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3557
LD
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FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337
LD
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Fireside Pizza Company 1985 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-584-6150
LD
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Java Sushi 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1144 Jax at the Tracks 10144 West River St; 530-550-7450
LD
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Jiffy’s Pizza 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5400
D
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Kentucky Fried Chicken 11412 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4054
LD
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La Bamba 11760 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3516
D
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The Lodge 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner; 530-587-9455 (seasonal–lunch)
LD
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The Lodge at Sugar Bowl Dining Room 629 Sugar Bowl Rd; 530-426-9000
D
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Mamasake Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-0110
LD
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Manzanita Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe; 530-562-3000
LD
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Martis Valley Grille & Bar (the Turn) Northstar Golf Course; 530-562-3460 (seasonal) MartY’S CAFE 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8208
BLD
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McDonald’s 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3880
BLD
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MELLOW FELLOW 210192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927
D
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Mikuni restaurant & Sushi bar Village at Northstar; 530-562-2188
LD
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Montagna Restaurant & Wine Bar Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 (seasonal/winter)
D
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Moody’s bar & beats 10007 Bridge St; 530-587-8688
LD
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MoRGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK & FISH MARKET 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000
LD
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Mountain Burrito Hotel Truckee-Tahoe 11331 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4525
BLD
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Nik-N-Willie’s take-n-bake Pizza 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0421
LD
$
BLD
$
LD
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North of the Border Village at Northstar; 530-562-1787 Panda Express 11262 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8881 PETRa’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600
L
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Pianeta Ristorante 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4694
LD
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Pizza on the Hill Tahoe Donner Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Blvd; 530-582-9669
LD
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PJ’s Bar and Grill at Gray’s crossing 111406 Henness Rd; 530-550-5801
LD
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BLD
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PlumpJack Café 1920 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-583-1576 Rainbow Lodge Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3871
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Round Table Pizza 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0577
LD
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Rubicon Pizza Company Village at Northstar; 530-562-2199
LD
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Sandy’s Pub Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300
LD
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Six Peaks Grille Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300
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restaurants
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Squeeze In 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9814
BL
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Stella Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd; 530-582-5655 (Friday & Saturday only)
D
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BLD
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BL
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The Summit Restaurant 22002 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3904 Sweet Potatoes Deli Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 Taco Bell 12277 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-9330
BLD
$
TACO STATION 11782 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8226
LD
$
Tacos Jaliscos Village at Northstar; 530-562-1125
BLD
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Tacos Jaliscos 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1131
LD
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TAVERN 6,330’ Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200
LD
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Thai Praewa 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0503
LD
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The Chocolate Bar Village at Northstar; 530-562-1800
LD
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TC’s Pub Village at Northstar; 530-562-2250
LD
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TROKAY RESTAURANT 10046 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1040
LD
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Truckee Bagel Company Inc. 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-1852
BL
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Truckee Bagel & Juice Bar 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991
BL
$
Twenty-Two Bistro & Bar Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6170
LD
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Village Pizzeria 11329 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-7171
LD
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Wagon Train Coffee Shop 10080 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7574
BL
$
Wong’s Garden 11430 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-1831
LD
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Zano’s Family Italian & Pizzeria 11401 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7411
LD
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food + drink Wine Bars + brew pubs Avec Wine + Food 11209 Brockway Rd, Ste 101C; 530-582-1903 Earthly Delights Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793 FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337 MELLOW FELLOWS 10192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927 Past Time Club 10096 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9219 PETRA’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600 The Pour House 10075 Jibboom St; 530-550-9664 Tourist Club 10010 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7775 Truckee River Winery 11467 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4626 UNCORKED-Truckee 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9800 Uncorked at squaw valley Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6080
Coffee Houses Coffee Bar 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000 Madeline’s Coffee Stop (Mountain Hardware) 1130 Donner Pass Rd Starbucks 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123 Starbucks 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 Starbucks Village at Northstar; 530-448-1096 Starbucks Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-1000 Tuff Beans 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5191 Wild Cherries Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602
Markets/Delis Earthly Delights Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793 Full Belly Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 103; 530-550-9516 Glenshire General Store 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-587-1819 morgan’s lobster shack & fish market 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000 New Moon Natural Food Store/Juice Bar 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7426 Port of Subs 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-8060 Safeway 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 Save Mart 11399 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5522 Subway 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3343 TOGOS 11911 Highway 267; 530-550-7220 Z MarketPlace 12716 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-1717
Caterers Full Belly Deli & FBD Catering 530-550-9516; 530-550-9125 Hey Chef! 530-582-4882 High Pointe Event Catering 530-414-3357 north tahoe catering 530-386-1788 Red Truck 530-386-0257 Sacred Artichoke Catering 530-414-3368 SEASON’D catering 530-587-8687 When Pigs Fly BBQ 530-994-1098
Sweet Treats Bud’s Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3177 cake tahoe 9932 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1701; caketahoe@earthlink.net Sweet’s Handmade Candies 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6556 The Treat Box Bakery 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6554
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Heather River Shop Owner (Bespoke) & Mother
Greatest Accomplishment: Having my son is by far the best thing I have ever done. On a professional level, realizing my dream of owning my own shop has been my greatest accomplishment. I am truly living my dream every single day. Years in Truckee area: Originally from?
8 years and counting
Sebastopol, CA
Why the Truckee area? I was originally drawn to Truckee for the biking, hiking, climbing, and the amazing feeling of living where the mountains meet the sky. I have stayed for these reasons and many more!
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enjoy the view Looking for those places to take in some iconic Truckee views? We know just the spots!
Rainbow Bridge A scenic drive on Donner Pass Road (part of the Old Lincoln Highway, now Hwy 40) from Donner Lake up to Donner Pass will take you over the curved Donner Summit Bridge, known as Rainbow Bridge. There are various vista stops and access points to trails, granite cliffs, and petroglyphs along this road. One vista point is just next to the narrow bridge, offering views of Donner Lake and information panels telling the history of California’s TruckeeDonner area. Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar Take in a spectacular view of historic downtown Truckee from the Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar. In the summertime, take in the crisp mountain air and enjoy the view from the outside deck, snuggled in Mexican blankets. Autumn colors and fall foliage make a gorgeous view from this vantage point. And in the winter, enjoy the snowfall out the panoramic windows in this cozy setting.
No trip to Truckee is complete without experiencing the view of spectacular Lake Tahoe. There are several restaurants along the shoreline from which to take in the beauty of this magnificent lake. Time permitting, don’t miss the dramatic views of Emerald Bay, one of the “most photographed places on earth.”
Emerald Bay
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Scott Elliott California State Park Ranger
Greatest Accomplishment: Years in Truckee area: Originally from?
Helping people
8 years
Saratoga, CA
Why the Truckee area? Clean, cool, mountain air, a nice community, and some nearby trout.
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free things to do! Fun in the sun & under the stars Hang out on the public piers of Donner Lake There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating, and sunbathing. Dip into the cool waters of Donner Lake, then hop back onto the pier to soak up the sun while enjoying the jaw-dropping view of Donner Summit. Stroll in the steps of history Historic downtown Truckee, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a quaint, charming town rich in history. Enjoy an afternoon visiting eclectic shops, galleries, and restaurants all set in authentic historic buildings. Stop by the Truckee Railroad Museum in the caboose to learn about Truckee’s railroad history. Self-guided walking tour map page 45. Music under the stars Every Wednesday from mid-June to mid-August enjoy free music at the Truckee River Regional Park in the lush, grassy amphitheater. Bring along a picnic dinner and enjoy great music and community spirit.
Independence Lake, one of the finest pristine sub-alpine lakes, supports threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, swimming, mountain biking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and fishing. A fleet of boats and kayaks offered by the Truckee Donner Lake Trust and The Nature Conservancy are available for free to visitors.
sunbather on dock © Tahoe donner Association / Kayaker © tahoe donner association
Take a joy ride in a kayak
Rub shoulders with locals Truckee Thursdays has become a signature summer event. Every Thursday from mid-June to mid-August from 5 to 9 pm this street festival brings thousands of people downtown. Pump it up at Truckee’s new Pump Track All that pumping and jumping
requires practiced strength and provides a solid workout, plus a hearty dose of adrenaline when you rail corners without touching the brakes. The facility was designed to welcome all skill levels and includes a beginner track perfect for push bikes, an intermediate loop track, and a pump park built for advanced skill progression. Toddlers, teenagers, bros, pros, moms, and dads will all be able to ride around the park together. Hide it. Find it. Log it. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. There are several geocaches in the Truckee Donner area just waiting to be found!
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Susie Sutphin
Director Tahoe Food Hub and the Growing Dome at the Truckee Community Farm
www.tahoefoodhub.org
Greatest Accomplishment: Following my dreams! I’ve trusted my gut a lot along my path and feel blessed at how things keep working out! Years in Truckee area: Originally from?
14 years
Akron, Ohio
Why the Truckee area? Came here for a job (Couloir magazine) but stayed for long list of reasons...huge snow falls, endless trails, incredible backcountry skiing, access to the East Side and metro areas like San Francisco, 180 days of sunshine, but most importantly...the community! This is my family! They ground me, inspire me, and make me thrive!
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doggone fun! Cool things to do with Fido
These movers and shakers know where to go in the winter. Snow is cleared on Martis Creek Dam Road by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District and has excellent sun exposure. It’s the popular place to take the pups to walk on the cleared pavement. (Operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Have Dog Will Travel Truckee is a great place for dogtrekking adventures! Here’s just a sampling of some of the dog-friendly events, restaurants, accommodations, and places to roam for you and your furry traveling companion. Cross Country Skiing On certain days and times both Tahoe Donner and Royal Gorge Cross Country centers offer designated trails to stride or skate with your furry friend. Yappy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Mid-June thru August, Sundays, 3–4:30 pm Enjoy live music and two-for-one cocktails on the MountainBlue Terrace together with the company of your favorite four-legged companion. 3rd Annual Peaks & Paws
August 25, 2–8 pm • Village at Squaw Valley Live music, vendors, on-mountain fun activities for you and your dog. Pet friendly restaurants with outside patio dining
Coffeebar • FiftyFifty Brewing Co. • Taco Station • Wild Cherries Pet friendly lodging
Cedar House Sport Hotel Hotel Truckee-Tahoe Inn at Truckee The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe truckee.com
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Katerina Nash Professional athlete
Greatest Accomplishment: 4x Olympian (2x cross country skiing, 2x mountain biking). As a cross country skier (1998–2002), I won three NCAA championships, the 15K and 5K in 2001 and the 15K in 2002, and was a four-time All-American. Years in Truckee area: Originally from?
13 years
Prachatice, Czech Republic
Why the Truckee area? I moved here for skiing and the mountains, which I still enjoy every day. But I also like Truckee for the community and all my friends that live here. Truckee feels like home.
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happily ever after T
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he Truckee-Tahoe area provides the perfect yearround backdrop for a beautiful and memorable destination wedding. From cozy indoor venues to the great outdoors, your dream wedding can become a reality here. Imagine starting your life with a ceremony or reception surrounded by panoramic views, mountain peaks, canopies of pine boughs, or along the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe or Donner Lake. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lavish event, there are many unique venues to make your special day perfect. In addition to stunning locales for your wedding or reception, you’ll find an abundance of local wedding services available from caterers and bakeries, florists, entertainment, photographers, to local jewelry designers to create memorable and distinctive rings. No matter your style, theme or budget, Truckee-Tahoe takes romance to new heights.
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David Wright REALTOR with BOICE O’NEAL REALTY
Greatest Accomplishment: A boat with three fishermen got caught in large surf, capsized, tangling them in nets. They were drowning as the boat rolled, pounded in heavy shore break. Two other surfers and I paddled in and untangled them. Wasn’t that hard or dangerous, we saw the sets coming and knew how the boat would roll. We were rock stars after that in the San Blas islands in Panama. Teaching 4th graders snow survival and a couple of searches with the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team comes in a close second. Years in Truckee area: Originally from?
24 years
Santa Cruz
Why the Truckee area? The Sierra—High country—skiing, everything. When it became too heart wrenching to leave we decided to move up.
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trailers
elevation
toilets
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Boca Campground 877-444-6777
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limited
5626
vault
Boca Rest Campground 877-444-6777
25
yes
5647
vault
Boca Springs Campground 877-444-6777
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5922
vault
Boyington Mill Campground 877-444-6777
12
yes
5645
vault
252
yes
6046
vault/recirc.
RV dump facilities
5976
recirculating
reserve only
6500
vault
5700
vault
stampede reservoir Logger Campground 877-444-6777 Davies Creek Campground 530-587-3558
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Emigrant Group Camp (2) 50-person sites; (2) 25-person sites
yes trailer/dump
Captain Roberts Boat Ramp
hwy 89 north Sagehen Campground
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Lakeside Campground 877-444-6777
30
Prosser Family 877-444-6777
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yes
Prosser RANCH Group Site 877-444-6777; (1) 50-person site
5800
vault
6200
vault
Upper Little Truckee Campground 877-444-6777
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yes
6100
vault
Lower Little Truckee Campground 877-444-6777
15
yes
6000
vault
75
yes
5800
vault
reserve only
hwy 89 south Granite Flat Campground Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558; handicap access Goose Meadows Campground Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558
25
yes
5800
vault
Silver creek Campground Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558
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5800
vault
jackson meadows recreation area Hwy 89 North Sierraville; 530-994-3401; recreation.gov; Various sites available
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other local areas Coachland RV Park 10100 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-3071; coachlandrvpark.com
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full hook up
5900
restrooms
RV dump facilities
Donner Memorial State Park Donner Lake; 530-582-7892; reserveamerica.com
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yes
6200
restrooms
facilities
Martis Creek Lake Alpine Meadows Campground Hwy 267 Brockway Summit; 530-587-8113; info@usace.arm.mil
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yes
5800
vault
RV dump facilities
Tahoe Donner-Alder Creek Campground 13813 Alder Creek Rd; 530-587-9462; tahoedonner.com/campground.html
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restrooms
truckee rv park 10068 Hirschdale Rd; 530-448-4650
50
full hook up
restrooms
facilities
VILLAGE GREEN MOBILE & RV PARK 11070 Brockway Rd; 530-587-3326
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full hook up
restrooms
no pets dump facilities
6000
RV DUMP STATIONS CHEVRON GAS STATION 12353 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-6022
giddy ‘up!
Piping Rock Equestrian Center 530-582-6780 pipingrockhorses.com
Horseback riding is a peaceful way to get outdoors and explore the gorgeous Sierra Nevada, forests, and high mountain meadows filled with wildflowers. Whether you’re looking for equestrian day camps, trail rides, pony rides, private lessons, boarding, or the complete ranching experience working cattle, you can find something to fulfill your western desires.
TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION
Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center 530-587-9470 tahoedonner.com
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fishing The California Fish and Game website lists fishing license sales locations and fishing regulations: dfg.ca.gov/fishing
Fishing Licenses CVS/Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 Mountain Hardware and Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 Rite Aid Pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296
Fishing Locations Boca Reservoir Hirschdale exit left, east of Truckee on I-80 Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling Donner Lake West Truckee Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Mackinaw, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies, trolling: both toplining and deeplining for Mackinaw. Holds some of the largest Lake Trout in the state. Jackson, Independence & Webber Lakes From Hwy 89 north, take Webber, Independence, Jackson turnoff left Access: Limited certain times of year. Slow driving on road to Bowman. Best Catch: Rainbow Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies (Cutthroat Trout shall be immediately released. Special regulations apply.) Martis Creek Reservoir Off Hwy 267, south of Truckee Access: Maintained dirt road Best Catch: Catch-and-release only Rainbow, Brown Trout Tackle/Bait: Artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks Prosser Dam Reservoir Off Hwy 89, north of Truckee Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Small Mouth Bass Tackle/Bait: Lures, flies, bait, worms, eggs, spinners, artificial lures Spooner Lake Off Hwy 28 near Hwy 50 junction Access: Short walk from parking lot Best Catch: Rainbow, catch-and-release only, Brown, Brook Trout Tackle/Bait: Flies, single-hook lures
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Stampede Reservoir Continue past Boca Reservoir to Stampede Dam Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling Truckee River From Lake Tahoe to Trout Creek, seasonal from last Saturday in April to Nov. 15. From Trout Creek to Stateline open year-round (Zero kill, no bait and barbless hooks.) Access: Short walk from highway, limited parking Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies
Lake Tahoe Shore Fishing Dollar Point, Crystal Bay Point, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock, West Shore below Tahoe City Access: Limited parking
Lake Tahoe Charter Fishing Numerous charter-fishing operators work out of North Lake Tahoe locations Access: Reservations only for morning and evening trips
Fishing Guide Services/Lessons Divide Sky Fly Fishing Doug Childers; 530-412-2988 Thy Rod & Staff Fly Fishing the Reel School of Fly Fishing Frank Pisciota; 530-587-7333 Four Seasons Fly Fishing flyfishingtruckee-tahoe.com Brian Slusser; 530-386-0525 Sierra Anglers Guide Service sierraanglersfishing.com Keith Kerrigan; 530-414-1374 Stillwater Guide Service out4trout.com Chris Worton; 775-851-1558 Tight Lines Guide Service fishtightlines.com Rick and Tresa Kennedy; 530-263-0990
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fly fishing centers Northstar California Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch-and-release flyfishing only. This is a perfect lake for float tubing or shoreline stalking. Reservations required. There is a guide on-site daily to provide helpful hints. northstarcalifornia.com 530-582-5393 Resort at Squaw Creek Rated one of the top in the nation Private, on-property stocked ponds feature expert instruction, lessons and clinics for all abilities, from first-timers to skilled casters. Fly fishing classes and guided fishing trips on the Truckee River and surrounding streams. visitsquawcreek.com 800-401-9501
hiking + biking Insider Tip Truckee Donner Land Trust organizes guided hikes, tours of Land Trust projects, biking, and other outdoor events throughout the spring, summer and fall. http://tdlandtrust.org/events
Donner Summit Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) The long distance hiking trail is 2,650 miles long that runs from Canada to Mexico primarily through protected wilderness. There are several access points in the Truckee area. Glacier Meadow Loop Trail Mileage: 0.5 mile loop Difficulty: Very easy Use level: Very heavy Access: Unattended parking is not permitted at the I-80 rest areas on Donner Summit. There is a Forest Service trailhead with restrooms and water. Take the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Rd. exit. On the south side there is a sign reading: Tahoe National Forest Trailhead, Donner Summit, Pacific Crest Trail. Follow the directions and turn east 0.4 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead provides access to: Pacific Crest Trail, Glacier Meadow Loop, Summit Lake (2.0 miles one way), Warren Lake (7.0 miles one way), and Sand Ridge Lake (6.0 miles one way).
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) South of I-80 to Mt. Judah Mileage: 6.0 miles one way Difficulty: Difficult Use Level: Heavy Access: See Glacier Meadows Loop Trail. To reduce the hike by 3.5 miles, the PCT can be accessed off Hwy 40 across from Sugar Bowl Academy. Mt. Judah Loop Mileage: 4.5 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: Pacific Crest Trail south of Hwy 40 From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn onto the road before Sugar Bowl Academy and begin the hike on the PCT heading south. Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Donner Summit to Squaw Valley Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Very difficult Use level: Moderate Access: You will need two cars to hike this trail. Leave one at Squaw Valley and drive the other to the Pacific Crest Trail. The trailhead is located off old Hwy 40 near Sugar Bowl Academy.
Lower Lola Montez Lake Trail Mileage: 3.0 miles round trip Difficulty: Easy Use level: Light Topographic Map: Soda Springs Access: Take the Soda Springs exit off I-80. On the north side of the freeway follow the paved road east past the fire station for 0.3 mile to the parking area. Castle Peak Mileage: 5.3 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use level: Heavy Topographic Map: Norden Access: Take the Boreal/Castle Peak exit of I-80. Park where the road turns to dirt. Hole in the Ground Mileage: 7.8 miles one way Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Difficult to very difficult. Physical Challenge: Strenuous for bikes, very strenuous for hikers, due to length, altitude, and lack of bailout options. Use Level: Moderate Topographic Map: Norden, Independence Lake, Soda Springs Access: Take the Castle Peak exit off I-80. Head north on the Castle Peak Rd. approximately 1.5 miles.
Tahoe Donner Trails
Tahoe Donner Trail System, with more than 35 miles of trails and fire access service roads, covers over 3,000 acres owned and maintained by Tahoe Donner Association. Variety of terrain, from a level meadow trail near Northwoods Clubhouse to scenic vista points of Donner Lake and Euer Valley. For more information go to tahoedonner.com. truckee.com
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HIKING RESOURCES USDA-Forest Service
Truckee Ranger District, 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. 530-587-3558 fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/trails.com; truckeetrails.org
Truckee Area Donner Memorial State Park Lakeshore Interpretive Trail Mileage: 2.5 round trip Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy Access: Donner Memorial State Park Trailside exhibits. The path leads to and along Donner Lake. Coldstream Canyon Mileage: Varies out and back Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy Access: From I-80 take the Truckee Donner State Park exit, west of Truckee. Follow the paved road past the Truckee Donner Lodge for about 0.5 mile and park. Start walking on the road. Sawtooth Trail Mileage: 9 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: From downtown Truckee, head east on Brockway Rd. Turn right on Palisades Dr., go up the hill. Turn right onto Silver Fir, then left onto Thelin. Look for Forest Service Rd. #6 on your right. Start there or drive further up the road and pick another starting point. Fabulous vistas.
Commemorative Emigrant Trail
Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Take Hwy 89 North 2.3 miles to Country Rd. 780 (Alder Creek Trail Rd.). Turn left (west) on CR 780 and proceed 3 miles on the road. The trail starts on the south side of road CR 780 across from road CR 780-12. The trail ends at the Stampede Reservoir. To shorten this hike by 3 miles, start at Hwy 89 and the Donner Camp picnic site then head to Stampede. Donner Lake Rim Trail Mileage: Currently 15 miles are complete, with 9 of them open to bicycle use. Once completed there will be a 23 mile loop. Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Some parts are moderate, others are very difficult. Physical challenge: Strenuous Use Level: Moderate Access: There are currently three trailheads: 1. Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot off of Glacier Way. 2. Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians can use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can access the trail via Castle Valley Rd. 32
3. Negro Canyon: I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and turn north onto a dirt road. Sagehen Meadows Mileage: 2.5 miles one way Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy Access: From Truckee, head north 7.2 miles on Hwy 89 N and park on the east side near the Sage Creek Bridge. Follow the trail by the creek to Stampede Reservoir. In the spring the wildflowers are phenomenal and in the fall it is a great place to view the Kokanee salmon spawning. Tahoe Rim Trail Mileage: 165 miles of single-track, multi-use trail winding around Lake Tahoe. Difficulty: Physical Challenge: Easy to strenuous Use Level: Heavy Access: Two popular trips closest to Truckee are: 1. Ride or hike north on the TRT to the Mt. Rose Wilderness Boundary. Spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, and wildflowers galore. A side trip to the Martis Peak lookout can offer views of Mt. Lassen, which is over 100 miles away. Distance: Out and back 14 miles. 2. Hike or ride south on the TRT to Watson Lake. The trail is rolling here, and travels through a mature forest. Distance: Out and back 16 miles. Tahoe Rim Trail Association tahoerimtrail.org.
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Truckee River Legacy Trail Mileage: 3.5 miles one way, 1.5 miles paved, 2 miles dirt Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Moderate Access: From Downtown, head east on Brockway Rd. Just past the Palisades Dr. stoplight, turn left into Truckee River Regional Park. The trail begins here. Description: Popular with dog walkers and people out for a stroll.
Martis Creek Wildlife Area Trail
Mileage: 4 mile loop Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy Access: Starts in Martis Valley on the way to Northstar California. Hike around the meadow, which is on the right side of the highway. Martis Peak Hike Mileage: 8.0 Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: Starts just south of Brockway Summit, on Hwy 267. From Truckee, it is on the left side of the highway. Follow the main road, which is marked with orange diamond signs. To the fire look out, it will be an 8 mile hike.
hiking + biking Truckee/Tahoe+ Bike Mecca
Whether you’re looking for road biking or mountain biking, the Truckee Tahoe area is a world-renowned biking destination with epic rides. Road Bike Cardio Challenges Old Hwy 40: A local’s favorite, head up Old Hwy 40 from Donner Lake to Donner Summit. Cross over Rainbow Bridge with incredible views of Donner Lake. If you need a break, stop at the rest area with interpretive signage about history of Hwy 40. Want More? Continue on past Kingvale to Cisco Grove for a 45 mile round trip.
Mountain Bike Trails
The surrounding Sierra Nevada is a mountain bikers’ paradise with awesome rides with amazing scenery right out your back door. Check out the rides listed in this guide!
The Three Rights: Start at Hwy 89 from Truckee heading to Tahoe City. Pedal south and turn RIGHT up the hill toward Eastern Regional Landfill, return to Hwy 89. Continue south and turn RIGHT up to Squaw Valley. Back to 89, head south then turn RIGHT up the hill to Alpine Meadows. Return to 89. Want More? Continue on to Tahoe City for a 38 mile round trip.
Lakes Five Lakes Mileage: 3 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: The trailhead is on the right side of Alpine Meadows Rd. close to the ski area. One of the most popular swimming holes in the area. The steep hike up a canyon next to Alpine Meadows Ski Area to a refreshing lake. Loch Leven Lakes Mileage: 2 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Four lakes at the end of this Donner Summit Trail. Mileage to the first lake is two miles and one and a half miles further is High Loch Leven Lake. Plenty of swimming and a great place to picnic. SUMMIT CANYON Access: Heading towards the west end of Donner Lake, go past South Shore Dr. and up Old Hwy 40. Make a left 400 feet past the winter closure gate into the parking area. Recently open for public use, this historic area boasts non-motorized trails that travel to adjacent USFS and State
Park lands along old trade routes, through stands of Aspen, and along clear creeks, ponds and beaver habitat. For the summer of 2012, map kiosks and trail markers are planned at the future parking area along the bottom of old 40 Highway. A new parking area will be paved and maintained throughout the year, providing year-round legal parking for winter activities such as xc skiing and snowshoeing. WADDLE RANCH PRESERVE Access: Take Martis Creek Lake/Waddle Ranch Access turnoff of CA-267 in Martis Valley. Some of the area’s newest trails have been constructed within Waddle Ranch, the nearly 1,500-acre Martis Valley property owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust. A new loop of single-track overlooking Martis Creek Lake is now complete and can be enjoyed by parking at end of Martis Creek Road and following Matt, Erika and Megan’s Trail, see new kiosk and trail signs for access.
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Mountain Bike Park Northstar Mountain Bike Park: Largest mountain bike park in northern California with over 100 miles of trails. They also offer scenic lift rides to miles of hiking. northstarcalifornia.com Truckee Pump Track Located in the Riverview Sports Park adjacent the BMX track, the new Truckee Pump Track is a 17,000 sq. ft. undulating dirt course built to loop around without pedaling. It’s reminiscent of a BMX track, only the features are packed closer together. Rounded, tightly spaced terrain features allow you to “pump” the down transitions and keep up your speed as you fly around the bermed corners, wheelie through the whoops, and boost the jumps. Bike RENTALS
The BackCountry 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909 Bikeworks 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-582-9694 Cyclepaths 10095 West River St; 530-582-1890 Donner Lake Bike & Ski Lounge 13406 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-0690 Northstar California 100 Northstar Dr; 530-562-1010 Paco’s Truckee Bike 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561
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water sports donner lake Donner Lake is a freshwater lake 2.7 miles long; .6 miles wide; a circumference of 8 miles; with a depth of 328 ft. There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating, and sunbathing.
Exciting Rafting All Summer Long! Trips from 1/2 day to 3+ days on a variety of rivers near Lake Tahoe.
West End Beach: 10-acre beach facility. Certified lifeguards. Group picnic reservations and Pavilion on the Point are made with the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park. Shoreline Park: ADA accessible fishing dock, small craft launching, picnicking, restrooms. Located midway on the north shore. Donner Lake Public Boat Ramp: Northwest corner of lake. Donner Memorial State Park: 530-582-7894 Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum: 530-582-7892
1-800-672-3846 www.whitewatertours.com
Other Area Lakes & Reservoirs
There are an abundance of mountain lakes in the High Sierra surrounding Truckee. The granddaddy of them all of course is Lake Tahoe. Easily Accessible/camping and boating at all sites: Stampede Reservoir: 14 miles from Truckee Prosser Creek Reservoir: 5 miles from Truckee Boca Reservoir: 7 miles from Truckee Jackson Meadows Reservoir: 31 miles from Truckee
530-583-0123 530-583-7238
Kayak, paddle and power boats, paddleboards rentals Donner Lake Marina (Next to Donner Lake Village) donnerlakemarina.com 530-582-5112
Truckee River: Enjoy an exciting float or class 2–4 rapids.
Guided Tours
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Truckee River Raft Co. Truckee River Rafting with Mountain Air Sports
Equipment Rentals
Rivers
IRIE Rafting Company Tahoe Adventure Company Tahoe Whitewater Tributary Whitewater Tours
Self Guided Tours
530-582-4900 530-913-9212 530-581-2443 530-346-6812
Donner Lake Water Sports (in Donner Memorial State Park)
530-582-1999
Sports Exchange 10095 West River St
530-582-4510
Tahoe Adventure Company 10200 Pass Rd tahoeadventurecompany.com 530-582-4510
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donner summit
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onner Summit is one of the most significant and historic mountain passes and transportation routes in the U.S.
Donner Pass
• The pass was the last challenge in a 2,000 mile journey for early emigrants heading west seeking a better life (the California Trail). • It was the most challenging segment in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, trying to blast through the mighty granite of the Sierra Nevada. • It opened up the Overland Route train line that allowed train travel from California to Chicago. • It was a key pass along the Lincoln Highway, one of the first transcontinental highways for automobiles across the United States of America. The highway turns 100 years old in 2013. • It is known as U.S. Route 40, which once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920’s U.S. Highways and was built on top of several older highways, most notably the Victory Highway, designed as a memorial to World War I veterans. • Interstate 80, the second-longest interstate highway in the United States, was built in the 1960’s. • The pass is a prominent feature along the California Zephyr passenger train route. The Truckee Donner Land Trust recently acquired 3,000 acres on Donner Summit known as Royal Gorge, and 351 acres in Negro Canyon above Donner Lake. This might be one of the most important conservation victories for the Sierra in a generation. Now, all of Royal Gorge’s remarkable meadows, peaks, natural resources, and the Nordic ski area have been protected forever and will be open to the public for world-class recreation.
Royal Gorge
Pacific Crest Trail The Pacific Crest Trail (commonly abbreviated as the PCT) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail. It is a 2,663 miles long trail running from Mexico to Canada along the crest of the mountains in California, Oregon, and Washington. You’ll find yourself on sections of the Pacific Crest Trail on many hikes on Donner Summit. One popular local PCT hike is from Donner Summit to Squaw Valley, 6.0 miles one way.
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lake tahoe
steve lapkin; h2omark.com
Only 15 miles from Truckee—a must see Lake Tahoe with its extraordinarily blue water is set like a jewel in the mountains and is virtually without peer. • Largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the U.S. with a depth of 1,645 ft • Measures 22 miles long and 12 miles wide • Shoreline circumference is 72 miles • Its clarity has long been a subject of discussion and awe among tourists and scientists alike • 13 miles from Truckee, it is a “must see” for any trip to the area
For more information, visit gotahoenorth.com
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America’s Most Scenic Highway— Lake Tahoe The 72-mile drive around magnificent Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, is a must see. With its extraordinarily blue water, it is set like a jewel in the mountains.
For additional information or small group reservations, call the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District at 530-582-7720 or visit tdrpd.com.
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truckee-donner recreation + parks Get out + get active!
Truckee Community Recreation Center Located at 8924 Donner Pass Rd. at the Pioneer Center Roundabout. Youth & adult programs, camps, classes, indoor track, climbing wall, and meeting rooms. Truckee River Regional Park Just 1/2 mile south on Brockway Road, this park offers 62-acres of facilities. Most areas may be reserved by application at the Rec & Park office. Nature Trails .8 mile nature trail winds through Regional Park, exhibiting 12 different native and naturalized plant communities of the Truckee area, with picnic sites and benches along the way. Truckee Skate Park Located at Truckee River Regional Park, the 10,000 square foot concrete facility is equipped with skateboarding elements for all age levels and abilities. Truckee Disc Golf Course Located the backside of Truckee River Regional Park; the Truckee disc Golf Course has 18 holes. The first hole is just off the main parking lot. “Salty� Gebhardt Amphitheater This landscaped bowl in the regional park offers sloped lawn seating for up to 1,600 people. The Amphitheater hosts summer music series and concerts on Wednesday nights beginning in June and may be rented for weddings, concerts, and events. Truckee ice skating rink Located in the Truckee River Regional Park, features public skating, and skate rentals, a snack bar, group and private lessons for all age groups taught by experienced instructors, broomball leagues, and more. Open: December through Mid-March, Tuesday through Sunday. 530-587-6172 RiverView Sports Park A 30-acre park on Joerger Drive. Featuring multi-purpose fields for soccer and football, Ultimate Frisbee, softball field, BMX track, pump track, playground, and covered picnic area.
Meadow Park Located directly behind the Truckee-Donner Public Utility building at 11750 Donner Pass Rd., the park features ball fields, restrooms, a playground, a picnic area, and an open grassy area for play. Bill Rose Park This small neighborhood play area is located in Gateway, behind Tahoe Forest Child Care Center. It features tot lot and playground equipment. Glenshire Park A six-acre park located adjacent to Glenshire Elementary School with open turf for several soccer fields and one youth ball field. Ponderosa Golf Course 9 hole, par 35 in Truckee. 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com McIver Arena The arena seats up to 4,000 people and may be rented for rodeos, concerts, or events. Community ART Center The center is located at 10064 Church Street, just a block off Donner Pass Rd., downtown. Theater, stage, meeting rooms, kitchen, and bar available for rent. Activity Center Multi-use Field Located next to the KidZone between the high school football field and baseball field. Truckee Community Pool The pool at Tahoe-Truckee High School is a six-lane, 25-yard indoor facility. Complete with 1-meter diving board. 530-582-7752 Donner Lake See page 34.
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skiing + riding SKI AREA
LIFTS
SKIABLE ACRES 2,400
Alpine Meadows 800-441-4423; skialpine.com
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Boreal 530-426-3666; rideboreal.com
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Diamond Peak 775-832-1177; diamondpeak.com
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Donner Ski Ranch 530-426-3635; donnerskiranch.com
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Heavenly Ski Resort 800-2-HEAVEN; skiheavenly.com
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Homewood mountain resort 530-525-2992; skihomewood.com
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Kirkwood Ski Resort 209-258-6000; kirkwood.com
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MT. Rose-Ski Tahoe 800-SKI-ROSE; mtrose.com
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1,200
Northstar, california 800-GO-NORTH; northstarcalifornia.com
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3,000
Sierra-At-Tahoe 888-4MTN-FUN; sierrattahoe.com
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2,000
Soda springs 530-426-3901; skisodasprings.com
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Squaw Valley USA 800-545-4350; squaw.com
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Sugar Bowl 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com
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Tahoe Donner 530-587-9444; skitahoedonner.com
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Bet You Didn’t Know... Truckee was named One of the World’s 25 Best Ski Towns by NationalGeographic.com. Recognized as a “mountain community steeped in ski heritage, amenities, and culture.”
SKI & SNOWBOARD RENTALS
Rent the Evening Before Rental Clothing Available Pick-up/Drop off at Any Location Tahoe City Stores Stay Open for SUMMER
www.TahoeDaves.com
ANNUALLY VOTED NORTH LAKE TAHOE’S BEST RENTAL SHOP
TAHOE CITY
590/600 N. Lake Blvd. CA 96145 530
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SQUAW VALLEY 3039 Highway 89 CA 96146 530
583-5665
TRUCKEE
10200 Donner Pass Rd. CA 96160 530
582-0900
KINGS BEACH
8299 N. Lake Blvd. CA 94143 530
546-5800
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winter activities Cross country Skiing–GROOMED TRAILS Clair Tappaan Lodge Norden
800-679-6775; ctl.sierraclub.org
10km
Northstar california Nordic, Telemark and Snowshoe Center Truckee
800-go-north; northstarcalifornia.com
40km
Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center Olympic Valley
530-583-6300 ext 6813; squawcreek.com
18km
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Soda Springs
800-500-3871; 530-426-3871; royalgorge.com
330km
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Truckee
530-587-9484; tdxc.com
100km
Cross country Skiing–TRAILHEADS Little Truckee Summit Hwy 89–17 miles north of Truckee
Pole Creek Hwy 89–6 miles south-west side
Wheeler Loop Jackson Meadows
Martis Lookout Trail Hwy 267–.25 miles north of Brockway Summit
Sagehen Summit Hwy 89–9 miles north of Truckee
Castle Peak I-80 Castle Peak exit, south side of freeway
Cabin Creek Trail Hwy 89–3 miles south
Tubing and sledding Boreal Sledding at Mountain Playland I-80 Castle Peak Exit
530-426-3666; rideboreal.com
Northstar california Tubing Hill Hwy 267 at Northstar
530-562-1010; northstarcalifornia.com
Soda Springs Winter Resort Sledding and Tubing I-80 Soda Springs Exit
530-426-3901; sodasprings.com
Squaw Valley Snowtubing at the Papoose Discovery Center
530-583-6985; squaw.com
Tahoe Donner at Trout Creek Recreation Center 12790 Northwoods Blvd
530-587-9437; tahoedonner.com
snowmobile tours Coldstream Adventures Snowmobile Tours Coldstream Canyon
530-582-9090; coldstreamadventures.com
Eagle Ridge Snowmobile Outfitters Hwy 89, Little Truckee Summit
530-546-8667; tahoesnowmobiling.com
Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours Hwy 267, Brockway Summit
530-546-4280; laketahoesnowmobiling.com
Snowmobile trailheads Cabin Creek Trail Hwy 89–3 miles south onto Cabin Creek Rd Fiberboard Freeway Brockway Summit on Hwy 267
Martis Peak Brockway Summit on Hwy 267
Little Truckee Summit Hwy 89 north–17 miles north of Truckee
Prosser Hills Hwy 89 north–4 miles north of Truckee
snowshoeing Donner Memorial State Park 12593 Donner Pass Rd
530-582-7892
Northstar california Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr
530-562-0110; northstarcalifornia.com
Royal Gorge 9411 Hillside Dr, I-80 to Soda Springs exit
530-426-3871; royalgorge.com
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center 15275 Alder Creek Rd
530-587-9484; tdxc.com
snowshoeing tours tahoe adventure company
530-913-9212; tahoeadventurecompany.com
sled dog tours Sierra Sled Dog Adventures 530-412-3302 Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours 530-550-8133; tahoedogsledtours.com
ICE skating Northstar california 530-562-3689; northstarcalifornia.com Resort at Squaw CREEK 530-583-6300; squawcreek.com Squaw Valley USA 530-581-7246; squaw.com Truckee RIVER Regional Park Hotline 530-587-6172; 530-582-7720; tdrpd.com
DISABLED SNOW SPORTS Disabled sports usa far west Truckee; 530-581-4161; disabledsports.net
Sno-Parks SITES 916-324-1222; ohv.parks.ca.gov California Sno-Park Program – SNO-PARKS sites provide snow-cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities and access to snow park areas, cross-country ski, and snowmobile trails. $5 per day or $25 for season permit. Can be purchased at Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe Dave’s, Mountain Hardware, and The Back Country.
backcountry skiing Pacific Crest Heli-Guides PO Box 7402 Tahoe City, CA 96145; 888-792-9222; 530-581-1767; pacificcrestheliguides.com Operated on 100,000 acres of reserved terrain north of Lake Tahoe, on the spine of the Pacific Crest between Donner Summit and the Sierra Buttes.
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SPECIALTY
Animal Outpatient Care Center of Truckee-Tahoe 10939A Industrial Way, #101; 530-587-5144
bamboo bottle company 10710 Donner Pass Rd, #100; 530-563-4900
Canine Country 10310 Hirshdale Rd; 530-587-7807
CaLIFORNIA 89 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8989 Cooking Gallery 10084 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8303
Critter Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic 530-550-8660
Cosmos Custom Footwerks 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5424
Dog Gone It! Pet Care 530-414-5033; doggoneitpets.com
Crux Events 10434 River Park Pl, Ste 4; 530-587-8700; cruxevents.com
Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital & Boarding 9701 Hwy 267; 530-587-4366 Mickey’s School of Grooming 10986 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-1170
CVS Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 Elizabeth’s Creations tahoeflowers.com; 530-587-6965
Pet Station 11429 Donner Pass Rd, #7; 530-550-7329
EventMasters Party Rentals & Supplies 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 5 & 6; 530-587-2844
Savvy Dog 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-448-9808
Flower Power 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-1801
Scraps Dog Bakery & General Store 10344 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5044
For Goodness Sake 10157 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8981
Sierra Pet Clinic 10411 River Park Pl.; 530-587-7200
Green Rush 11400 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 47; 530-550-8785
Tahoe Integrative Veterinary Care 12068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1133
JERKY JUNCTION 11041 Donner Pass Rd; 800-675-5989
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge 10960 West River St, #106E; 530-582-7268
JL’s Smoke Shop 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 105; 530-587-7833
Art/Jewelry/Galleries
Lather and Fizz Bath Boutique Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6001
Alpine Mounting Systems 10095 West River St; 530-582-4790
LA Fleur rouge 10087 West River St; 530-587-8000
Art Obsessions 10052 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9688
LULUlemon athletica 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1080
Artisans Market Place 10382 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2873
mountain honey Stitchery 12219 Business Park Dr, Ste 12; 530-587-6708
Backstreet Framers 10099 Jibboom St; 530-587-1409
The Office Boss 12177 Business Park Dr; 530-587-1620
BeSpoke 10130 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5500
The Office Boss Truckee Mail center 11260 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-587-1620
BlueStone 10046 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3; 530-582-0429; bluestonetahoe.com
rescued wine 10607 West River St; 530-587-7947
Bolam Gallery 10396 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-3388
Rite Aid Pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296
Carmel Gallery 9940 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0557
Smiley’s Tattoo 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 104; 530-587-6453
Carole Sesko Contemporary Art 530-412-0639; carolesesko.com
T Pots Pottery 11012 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7822
Gallery Keoki Images of tahoe Village at Squaw Valley; 530-583-1404
Tahoe Blu 10128 Donner Pass Rd; 530-562-4041
Glasforms Glassblowing 10065 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8460
Tahoe Candle 10607 West River St, Ste 1E; 530-587-7996
JoAnne’s Stained Glass and Gallery 10064 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1280
TAHOE MOUNTAIN BREWING CO. BOTTLESHOP 9950 Donner Pass Rd; 530-581-4677
La Galleria 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5444
Tahoe Truckee Baby Equipment Rental 866-646-2229; tahoebaby.com
Lorien Powers 10007 Bridge St in Truckee Hotel; 530-550-9610
TRUCKEE GOLD BUYERS 11045 Donner Pass Rd. Ste 1B; 530-550-7829
North Tahoe Arts 380 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-581-2787
Truckee Variety Co. 10088 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3117
Riverside Studios 10382 Donner Pass Rd
Truth Tattoo 10099 Jibboom St; 530-582-8788
SPECIALTY BEADS 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-320-1799
Sporting Goods/Services
Tom Beebe Studio 10434 River Park Dr; 530-587-1108
The BackCountry 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909
White Buffalo 10116 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4446
Black Tie Ski Rentals Truckee 530-550-1092
Books/Music
CVS Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770
Between the Notes Music & More 11075 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9378
Cyclepaths 10095 West River St; 530-582-1890
Bookshelf Stores Inc. 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 2; 530-582-0515
Donner Lake Bike & Ski Lounge 13406 Donner Pass Rd, Ste D; 530-214-0690
Fashion/Accessories
Granite Chief 11368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2809
Bass Shoe Factory Outlet 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9283
Mountain Hardware & Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844
Cabona’s 10100 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3161
Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561
CaLIFORNIA 89 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8989
Piping Rock Equestrian Center, LLC 12318 Union Mills Rd; 530-582-6780
Closet Cowgirl 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-7424
Porters Sports-Truckee 11391 Deerfield Dr; 530-562-4080
Dressed Boutique 10056 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1630
Ski Butlers 11253 Brockway Rd, Ste 103; 530-582-8277
Kalifornia Jean Bar 10092 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-550-9933
Smooth Rides Tune and Repair 530-414-3862; smoothridesmobile.com
Kitsch. 10046 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 2; 530-553-4220
SnowBomb snowbomb.com; 530-581-0553
Leggs-Hanes-Bali Outlet Store 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3745
The Sports Exchange 10095 West River St; 530-582-4510
Marilyn’s Catwalk 10058 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7467
Start Haus 10990 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5781
Mo, Jo and Zoe’s 10076 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3495
TAHOE ADVENTURE CO. 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-913-9212
The Niche 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3100
Tahoe Dave’s 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0900
NOX Fashion & Beauty Naturally 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-563-8089
Technical Equipment Cleaners 10607 West River St, Ste 1D; 530-582-0564
The Treehouse 10104 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4883
Totally Board 10060 Bridge St; 530-582-1584
Truckee Shoe Company 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4074
Home and Garden
Unique Boutique Viviane’s Vintage and Vogue 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484
Alpine Stove and Chimney 10707 West River St; 530-582-4985
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shopping Aspen Leaf Interior 10075 West River St; 775-287-1168 Catherine Macfee Interior Design 10004 South East River St; 530-584-5000 Consignment Home Furnishings of Truckee 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-9661 Gratitudes Gifts and Home Décor 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6858 High Camp Home 10191 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-528-6866 Mountain Comfort Furniture 11464 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5321 Mountain Hardware & Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 Mountain Home Center 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6681 Mountain Home Center 11403 Brockway Rd; 530-587-6681 Mtn loot 10320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8899 Rock & Rose, Inc. 10739 Glenshire Dr; 530-550-7744; rocknrose.com Sipes Tahoe Interior Design, Antiques & Furnishings 40153 Truckee Tahoe Airport Rd/10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1110; 530-587-3882 Spirit Interior Design and gallery 10009 West River St; 530-587-0948 T Pots Pottery 11012 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7822 The Rock Garden 10642 Pioneer Trail; 530-582-3610 Truckee Hometown Sears Store 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0110 Villager Nursery Inc. 10678 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0771
Beauty/Spas Balance Holistic Health Village at Northstar; 530-562-1164 Bella Lago Aesthetic 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A-103; 530-550-7882 Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV; 775-832-4000 Glow 10320 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B; 530-587-9985 Hair For Today 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-582-9050 Images Salon and Beauty Supply 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2888 Infinite Nails 10065 Donner Pass Rd; 530-277-2514 Linda’s Nails 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1629 Loft Barber Shop 10092 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1710 Mane Attraction 10466 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6263 Ritz-Carlton lake tahoe Spa 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct; 530-582-3000 Sacred STONE center for well-being 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-3664 Salon Fandango 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1138 Sassy Nails 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5201 Shag 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-7424 Shampoo Hair and Make-up Salon 10050 South East River St; 530-587-8494 Sierra Cosmetic Laser 10448 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0198 Spa at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd; 530-581-6624 Trilogy Spa Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-8125 TRUCKEE LOCAL HAIR CUTTING 10059 Palisades Dr, #2; 530-582-4331 true salon & Hair studio 10049 Martis Valley Rd; 530-412-0837 Unwind Beauty Salon 12315 Deerfield Dr, Ste 8; 530-582-9344 Urban Angels Salon 10120 Jibboom St, #102; 530-587-9900
Consignment Consignment Home Furnishings of Truckee 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-9661 Echo Blue Consignment 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295
Medical Services/Pharmacies CVS Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 Gateway Urgent Care 11105 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-2070 Rite Aid PharmacY 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7592 Tahoe Forest Hospital 10121 Pine Ave & Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6011 Tahoe Forest Pharmacy 10956 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 101; 530-587-7607
Fitness/wellness Balancing Bodyworks – Pilates 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 108B; 530-581-5152 The Bar Effect 11890 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-3635 Bella Lago Aesthetic 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A-103; 530-550-7882 Bikram Yoga Sierra 11090 Trails End Rd; 530-582-4111 CROSSFIT JIBBOOM 10069 Bridge St; 530-214-0706; crossfitjibboom.com INNERRHYTHMS DANCE THEATRE 8924 12047 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B7; 530-550-8464 namaste holistic healing & yoga 10368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-9014 Performance Training Center by Julia Mancuso 10775 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-9977 Rebel Fitness Academy 12277 Soaring Way; 530-550-7777 SIERRA SPORTS & SPINE THERAPY 12257 Business Park Dr; 530-587-9355 Studio Tahoe: Pure Yoga Pure Life 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 105 B; 530-587-1891 TAHOE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE 10710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3769
Mtn LOOT CONSIGNMENT 10320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8899
TAHOE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8333
Thrift stores
Truckee community recreation center 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7720
mountain kids 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295
Truckee Jazzercise 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 925-286-5316
my grandma’s handbag 10038 Meadow Way; 530-550-8250
TRUCKEE PHYSICAL THERAPY 11053 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4790
Tahoe Forest Hospice Thrift & Gift 10026 Meadow Way; 530-582-4947
Truckee Pilates 530-584-1717; truckeepilates.com
Thrill of the Find 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3
movie theaters
Unique Boutique/Viviane’s Vintage & Vogue 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484
The village cinemas Village at Northstar; 530-562-8800
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blast from the past Discover + explore Truckee’s colorful history! Tour the Old Jail Museum in June, the Historical Haunted Truckee Tour in October, or visit the Society Library every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. The library (10115 Donner Trail Road) has prints of historical photographs and books for purchase and a wealth of knowledge on staff. Free treats sweeten the deal. truckeehistorysociety.org; 530-582-0893
Truckee-Donner Historical Society
Historic “Old Hwy. 40” Signs Photo op! Have your phone and/or camera ready. Old U.S. 40 follows Donner Pass Road in downtown Truckee along the historic route toward the intersection between Donner Pass Road and Bridge Street (Brockway Road, which was formerly part of California 267). While U.S. 40 no longer exists as an official route, sections of the original remain intact and in some cases carry historic U.S. 40 signs. aaroads.com
The hour it takes to tour the museum gives a very good feel of how life in Truckee really got its start. The statue at the entry to the park represents the height of the snow fall during the ill-fated Donner Party winter (1846). There are also tours of the Donner Party’s Murphy family cabin site nearby and a self-guided nature trail in the summer months. parks.ca.gov; 530-582-7892
Emigrant Trail Museum at Donner Memorial State Park
20 Mile Museum Interpretive Signs Donner Summit is grand and unique. You can stand on the site where Native Americans crossed for thousands of years and left evidence in the form of petroglyphs, where the first wagon trains crossed, and the route of the first transcontinental railroad and first transcontinental highway (the Lincoln Highway). The 20 mile museum consists of 29 interpretive signs placed along Old Highway 40 from Eagle Lakes exit (#164 off I-80) to over the Summit below Rainbow Bridge. Each sign highlights history, displays historical photographs and quotes, tells a good story, and lists activities for the location.
Bet You Didn’t Know…
The name of the town derives from a friendly Paiute Indian guide whom, in 1844, assisted thousands of emigrants migrating west across the Humboldt Sink. The Indian’s name sounded like “Tro-kay” to the white men, who dubbed him “Truckee.” He became a favorite of the white settlers who found him to be honest and helpful. Chief Truckee fought bravely alongside Col. John C. Fremont in the Mexican War and was the father of Chief Winnemucca.
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historical timeline Truckee holds an enduring history reminding us of a young America stretching its physical boundaries. Some journeyed here with silent note; others, with legendary force. But all who passed this way left a mark, forming a definition of our world.
1844
1915–1926
1846
1932–1940
Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party: first emigrant wagon train that successfully crossed the Sierra.
The Donner Party unable to cross the mountain summit are forced to camp on the east end of Donner Lake.
1846–1848
Thousands of emigrants passed westward through Truckee Basin en route to California.
1863–1865
Construction of the Dutch Flat & Donner Lake Wagon Road; Gray’s Toll Station established (later renamed Coburn’s Station, then Truckee).
1866
First lumber mill.
1867
Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad begins.
1868
Ice was first harvested in the Truckee Basin at Boca.
Lincoln Highway, America’s first transcontinental road, is built over Donner Pass.
The Southern Pacific establishes the excursion train called “The Snowball Special”.
1958
Truckee-Tahoe Airport established.
1960
The Winter Olympics descend on the Truckee area at Squaw Valley establishing the TruckeeTahoe area as a major resort destination for yearround recreation.
1970s
Major subdivisions developed in and around Truckee, as people sought the lifestyle provided by a small town.
1993
The Town of Truckee incorporates. Downtown Truckee continues to preserve and restore its historic character, and grow in popularity as a resort destination.
1875
The Boca Brewing Company brought more fame to Boca than any other industry.
1890s–1920s
Truckee is established as a winter sports destination.
1910
Hollywood film companies began establishing Truckee as a center for the budding motion picture industry.
museums 20 MILE MUSEUM Markers along old Hwy 40, Eagle Lakes to Donner Lake; donnersummithistoricalsociety.org DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 21501 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3376; donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Emigrant Trail Museum 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee; 530-582-7892; parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503 Gatekeepers Museum 130 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-1762; northtahoemuseums.org KidZone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-5437; kidzonemuseum.org olympic museum Squaw Valley (High Camp) 1960 Squaw Valley Rd; 800-403-0206; squaw.com/olympic-museum-0 Tahoe Maritime Museum 5205 West Lake Blvd, Homewood; 530-525-9253; tahoemaritimemuseum.org Truckee-Donner Historical Society and Old Jail MUSEUM Jibboom and Spring St, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee; 530-582-0893; truckeehistory.org Truckee Railroad Museum 10075 Donner Pass Rd, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee; truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Western SkiSport Museum 19865 Boreal Ridge Rd, Boreal Ski Area, Soda Springs; 530-426-3313 ext. 113
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truckee.com I Stone Garage—This building is on the location of Truckee’s first building: Gray’s Station. The current stone building was constructed around 1911 and served as a carriage house and blacksmith shop. First and Last Chance Saloon—It was
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the last saloon heading west and the first heading east. This building was once Truckee’s original telephone office.
the Kruger C.B. White House—Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1873 by W.H. Kruger, an original owner of the Truckee Lumber Company. In 1904, C.B. White, a banker and prominent citizen, bought the house.
E the Loading Dock—Once a loading dock
and freight station for the Southern Pacific Railroad, this building served as a warehouse for years. Much of Truckee’s lumber and ice were shipped from here.
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native stone, the brick was added in 1901. This is one of the West’s oldest jails in continuous use until 1964. Open on summer weekends.
H TRuckee’s Old Jail—Built in 1875 out of
C Eaton Homes—Originally built by Edward Brickell, circa 1880, and then served as the Truckee Lumber Company store. Harry Eaton, Brickell’s son-in-law, was a longtime railroad engineer. His son, Harry, grew up in this home, and in the 1930s he was known to ski to Tahoe City to deliver the mail when trains were snowbound in Truckee.
circa 1912 on a spot previously occupied by a Chinese boarding house. It was the only architecturally designed home in Brickelltown, designed by Will Bliss. Frank Titus, Sr. built this home while working as an engineer on the narrow gauge railroad, which hauled lumber from Lake Tahoe to Truckee. G RICHARDSON HOUSE—Warren Richardson built this beautiful Victorian home in 1887. The home stayed in the family until 1940. Since then, the house was used as a boarding house and was to become known in town as “the flop house.” In 1981, the house was transformed into a bed and breakfast.
no longer rocks, it is one of 25 known rocking stones in the world. The local Native Americans used this rock for drying their food and holding ceremonies as far back as 15,000 years ago. One of the early tribes painstakingly chipped away the rock to flatten the top and curve the bottom so animals couldn’t climb up to eat their food.
B titus Home—This home was constructed
F rocking Stone—Although the 17-ton stone
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Sassarini family, this home was later purchased by the McGwinn family on July 15, 1918 for 10 dollars in gold coin. Doyle McGwinn grew up to be the town butcher for many years.
Jibboom Street
Brickelltown Commercial Row
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Spring Street Sierra Tavern Building—Built as a threestory building in 1928. A fourth floor was added in 1938. This was once the location of the law office of Truckee’s famous citizen, Charles McGlashan, who wrote the history of the Donner Party.
P I.O.O.F. Hall—This building was built in 1871 and is the oldest building on the block. Rebekah officials from New York had been in San Francisco to organize a lodge there. Returning to New York they became snowbound and stayed in Truckee four days. They asked the local ladies if they would like to have a lodge and the second Rebekah Lodge in California was established.
O The Capitol—Built in 1872 by William Hurd. It was originally “Hurd’s Saloon and Hall.” It was used by Piper Opera Company and then for the County Court.
A plaque, located on the large stone outside the depot, commemorates the first transcontinental railroad line. The line reached Truckee on April 3,1868.
N the Depot—The depot was built in 1900.
M Cabona’s—Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the oldest retail establishment on Commercial Row. Its founder, Dave Cabona, originally sold fishing tackle, appliances and general merchandise. The eastern part of the store was a coffee shop. The coffee cup is still embedded in the sidewalk.
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V chinese Herb Shop—Built in 1878, it was the cornerstone of Truckee’s Chinatown, the second largest Chinese community on the west coast, and home of the Donner Soda Label, part of the Truckee Soda Works.
building (1863). In 1909, the cabin was given to the Native Sons of the Golden West, Donner Parlor No. 162, who moved it to its present location.
U GRAy’s Log Waystation—Truckee’s oldest
T The Schaffer House—Built in 1895 by George Schaffer, the founder of Truckee’s first lumber mill, Schaffer Mill. The original Italianate detailing is still evident on the porch.
S The Truckee Hotel—Built as the American Hotel in 1873, it has had several name changes since. In 1909, it burned to the ground and was rebuilt. It was renamed Alpine Riverside Hotel for the 1960 Winter Olympics. The hotel was renovated and reopened as the Truckee Hotel in 1977.
bank, operated by Frank Burckhalter. In 1869, a daring bank robbery attempt was thwarted by the heroic action of bank employees and town citizens.
R Squeeze In—The location of the town’s first
River ago, it was converted to a hotel with steamTruckee heated rooms in 1913. During prohibition, the lower floor was a speakeasy called the “Silver Mirror.”
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Q Rex Hotel Building—Built over 100 years
West River Street
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Flying “A”—This was a fully working gas station when it opened up on 1936. In 2007, it was revitalized to appear as a 1949 gas station.
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GOLF COURSES See page 14
CAMPGROUNDS See page 29
SKIING See page 38
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Tri Counties Bank 530-550-3235; tcbk.com/tcb/ Sears 530-550-0110; SearsHomeTownStores.com Bass 530-550-9283; bassshoes.com Innerrhythms Dance Theatre 530-550-8464; innerrhythms.org Leggs Hanes Bali Playtex 530-587-3745; onehanesplace.com Pacos Bike & Ski 530-587-5561; pacosbikeandski.com Whole Treats Bakery 530-582-8249; info@wholetreatsbakery.com
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