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Winter Paths
DOGS OK BOOT-PACKED PATH PLOWED PATH BIKES OK
PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS
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CHECK CONDITIONS AT TAHOEBIKE.ORG.
• Keep dogs leashed • Pedestrians must yield to bikes • Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side • E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance • Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians • Limited service in winter. Pack out all trash, including dog waste bags.
EAST SHORE
EAST SHORE TRAIL
Easy-moderate | 6 miles RT | tahoefund.org
Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park. Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Electric assist OK. Paid parking. TART
NORTH SHORE
INCLINE VILLAGE
Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us
Walking path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village. Access to shopping and parks. Paved between both intersections of Southwood Blvd. Boot packed between east intersection of Southwood Blvd. and Country Club Drive. TART
LAKESHORE BOULEVARD
Easy | 5 miles RT | washoecounty.us
Runs along Lake Tahoe Boulevard and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. Electric assist OK. TART
NATIONAL AVENUE
Easy | 1.8 miles RT
Starts on shore of Lake Tahoe at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and continues up National Avenue past Grey Lane. Parking at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. TART
PINE DROP TRAIL
Easy | 3 miles RT | northtahoeparks.com
Located at North Tahoe Regional Park the trail connects to to Pinedrop Lane off Highway 267. Parking fee.
TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY
Easy-moderate | 8+ miles RT | tcpud.org
First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Grove Street. Electric assist OK. Section from Dollar Hill to Fulton Crescent bootpacked only. TART
TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON
Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org
4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Squaw Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Squaw Valley Road. Electric assist OK. TART
WEST SHORE
TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY
Moderate | 25+ miles RT | tcpud.org
Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres. Electric assist OK. TART
OLYMPIC VALLEY
OLYMPIC VALLEY
Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org
A 2-mile trail runs beside Squaw Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Squaw. Electric assist OK. TART
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
AL TAHOE BOULEVARD
Easy | 3.2 miles RT
Connections Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Highway 50) and Pioneer Trail with access to Lake Tahoe Community College.
CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH
Easy | 6 miles RT
The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Limited parking.
SAWMILL TO MEYERS
Easy | 7 miles RT
Section cleared along Sawmill Road starting at Lake Tahoe Boulevard then connects to run along Highway 89 to Meyers ending at Luther Pass Road.
SIERRA BOULEVARD
Easy | 1.2 miles RT
Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Barbara Avenue.
SKI RUN BOULEVARD
Easy | 1.2 miles RT
Connects from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to Pioneer Trail.
SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH
Easy | 7 miles RT | cityofslt.us
Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds. Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Boulevard.
TRUCKEE
DONNER PASS ROAD
Easy | 5.4 miles RT
Runs through the heart of the town of Truckee from the west end to historic downtown Truckee.
DONNER PASS ROAD TO MOUSEHOLE
Easy | 1.8 miles RT
Runs along Highway 89 connecting Donner Pass Road to the Mousehole.
JOEGER DRIVE
Easy | 1.2 miles RT
Connects from Soaring Way and runs along Joeger Drive to River View Sports Park.
STEVENS LANE TO ALDER DRIVE
Easy | 2 miles RT
Runs from Stevens Lane along Donner Pass Road, turns down Rue Ivy to connect to Alder Drive. Park at U.S. Forest Service office on Stevens Lane.
TROUT CREEK TRAIL
Moderate | 3 miles RT
Wooded path from Trout Creek Park (paid parking) in downtown Truckee to Northwoods Boulevard (parking free).
TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL
Easy | 10 miles RT | tdrpd.org
Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire. Park at either park or East River Street. Electric assist OK. TART
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ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
FOR THE ‘21-22 SEASON
Limited walk-ups will be permitted, but not guaranteed.
RESERVE ONLINE AT TCPUD.ORG/WINTER