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2015 / 2016 official TRUCKEE Visitors Guide
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on who you ask. And while there’s nothing quite like living and working
in Truckee, the definition of “working” and “living” vary from person to
person. That’s why our Truckee digital media team came up with our “Live
W hat does the perfect Truckee day look like? That depends
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Like a Local” campaign. We asked our social media fans to send us their favorite Truckee activities, places
to visit, shop, dine, relax, have a coffee, party and more. Throughout this Visitors Guide you will find just a
a Local. sampling of what we received that might help you make the most of your time here.
Truckee is an authentic mountain town, set against dramatic scenery with a full array of outstanding
recreation, unique shops, top notch dining, and a cool hip vibe. But beyond that, we are a community that
attracts adventurous, like-minded people that may have come here for a variety of reasons, but stay because
they love the lifestyle, and share a sense of community pride. Be sure to read the lifestyle profiles within these
pages 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.
We hope you enjoy your time in Truckee and be sure to share what YOUR perfect Truckee day looks like by becoming a fan of
ours on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, pin with us on Pinterest and follow us on Instagram.
If you want to see more of our Live Like a Local ideas, head to Truckee.com to view the online book. Beautiful pictures of real
people enjoying all that Truckee has to offer—day in and day out. What more could you ask for?
Lynn Saunders
President/CEO
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Begin Your Experience in
Historic Downtown Truckee
Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Saunders, President/CEO
10065 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-8808; info@truckee.com
truckee.com; truckeechamber.com
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C A L I F O R N I A Truckee-Tahoe. To make reservations:
ABOUT US Monterey Fresno 866-216-5222; northlaketahoeexpress.com
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Death Valley
Carmel 101 Nat’l Park
Automobile Rental
Location 395
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Las Vegas 530-550-1550
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Truckee is just 200 miles northeast of
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San Hertz Car Rental 530-550-9191
Francisco, 100 miles east of Sacramento, California, 40 miles west of Reno, Nevada, and 12 miles
north of Lake Tahoe, California. 5
Bakersfield Taxis/Limousines/Shuttles 95
CENTRAL
COAST Anytime Taxi
530-414-4187 15
San Luis Obispo
Bell Limo/Airport Mini Bus
775-786-3700
ELEVATION CLIMATE
800-235-5466
Downtown Truckee: 5,980 ft. Average Summer Temperature: 40–79 Fo
Santa Bluebird Taxi 40 530-414-1547
Donner Summit: 7,239 ft. Average Winter Temperature: 17–42o F
Barbara High Sierra Taxi 530-412-1927
Donner Peak: 8,019 ft. Average Total Snowfall: 206 inches
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Independent Taxi Group 530-546-8687
Mt. Judah: 8,243 ft. Average Total Precipitation: 32 inches
Los Angeles 15 North Lake Tahoe Express 866-216-5222
(source: Western Regional Climate Center) Reno-Tahoe Limousine & Shuttle Service
Anaheim
Palm 10
800-660-4546
Laguna Beach Springs
775-348-0868
GETTING HERE
P A C I F I C O C E A N
Santa Sunset Limousine Services 775-787-7999
Catalina 5
Island 866-455-5515
Tahoe Sierra Transportation LLC 530-550-5300
TRANSPORTATION Rail Access North Tahoe Checker 8Cab 866-420-8294
San Diego
Air Access Truckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-0666
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Amtrak stops in Truckee, once a day Truckee North Tahoe Transportation
2001 East Plumb Ln., Reno, NV eastbound and once a day westbound. There Management Association (TNT-TMA)
(40 miles from Truckee) is no Amtrak agent in Truckee. For more 530-546-2912
775-328-6400; renoairport.com information or to purchase tickets: laketahoetransit.com
800-USA-RAIL (872-7245); amtrak.com
Truckee Tahoe Airport Dial A Ride
10356 Truckee Airport Rd., off Hwy. 267 Bus Access Year round to the general public with priority service
General Aviation Airport Truckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd. for seniors and persons with disabilities. Trips within
530-587-4119; truckeetahoeairport.com Greyhound stops in Truckee five times a day. the Town limits, during the same hours and days as
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Fixed Route service. Reserve 24 hours in advance.
Surf Air Greyhound, or at the California Welcome Center One-Way: Adult $6; Senior/Disabled/Child under 12:
10356 Truckee Airport Rd., off Hwy. 267 in the Depot. $2. 530-550-7451
An all-you-can-fly private membership in and 800-231-2222; greyhound.com
out of Truckee. 888-704-2582; surfair.com
Amtrak bus services disembark eastbound/
westbound passengers at Truckee and pick up
westbound passengers at Truckee three times
a day. 877-974-3322
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experience. There’s an abundance of events that take place year-round in the Truckee-Tahoe
area. Here is just a small sampling! Head to truckee.com for all the details, new
events, and more!
February July East to West Run the Sierra
Crest auburnskiclub.com
November
Black Ties and Tails hstt.org Firecracker Mile funrun.com Truckee Ski Swap
Castle Peak 100k
tdrpd.com/events
Squaw Valley Prom Truckee 4th of July Parade castlepeak100k.com
squawalpine.com truckee.com Turkey Trot auburnskiclub.com
Lake Tahoe Music Festival
Truckee 4th of July Fireworks tahoemusic.org
March tdrpd.com/events
High Sierra Cruise December
Snow Fest Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family highsierracruise.publishpath.com Northstar Noel Nights
tahoesnowfestival.com Festival truckeetahoeairshow.com northstarcalifonia.com
Truckee Twister
Rahlves Banzai Beer Fest & Bluegrass Festival tahoemountainsports.com Truckee Tree Lighting Ceremony
rahlvesbanzai.com northstarcalifornia.com truckee.com
The Great Ski Race Truckee Antique Show
truckee.com
September Squaw Valley New Year’s Eve
thegreatskirace.com Celebration squawalpine.com
ARTour northtahoearts.com
Relay For Life of Truckee New Year’s Eve Celebration
Copa De las Sierra Soccer
April tahoerelayforlife.org
Tournament truckee.com
at Northstar California
Wanderlust Festival northstarcalifornia.com
Earth Day Celebration Nugget Rib Cook-off; Sparks
wanderlustfestival.com
tahoetruckeeearthday.com
Tahoe Trail 100
northstarcalifornia.com
nuggetribcookoff.com
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Ongoing
May
Truckee Home & Building Show
Donner Lake Triathlon
donnerlaketri.com
Festival tahoefoodandwine.com
Historic Downtown Arts & Crafts
Summer Events
truckeehomeshow.com Festival pacificfinearts.com
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Tuesday Bluesday Squaw.com
Best of Tahoe Chefs Festival Reno Balloon Races Wednesday Music in the Park
bestoftahoechefs.org laketahoeshakespeare.com renoballoonraces.com tdrpd.com/events
Donner Lake Paddle Board + Tahoe Donner Summer Concert Trails & Vistas trailsandvistas.com
SUP Race tahoecup.org tahoedonner.com Tahoe Sierra Century Ride
Made in Tahoe Festival Truckee Open Arts Studios Tour tahoesierracentury.com
squawalpine.com (TOAST) creativetruckee.org National Championship Air
Races, Reno-Stead airrace.org
June August High Fives Foundation
Truckee Day truckeeday.org Bocce Tournament
Sierra Forage Dinner –
highfivesfoundation.org
The Little Big “A Celebration of Collaboration”
thelittlebigattruckee.com mountainareapreservation.org Street Vibrations, Reno
road-shows.com
Reno Tahoe Odyssey Squaw Mountain Run
renotahoeodyssey.com squawmountainrun.com or Oktober Fest squawalpine.com
auburnskiclub.com
Soroptimist Wine Restaurant Ironman Lake Tahoe
Faire sitruckeedonner.org Lake Tahoe Shakespeare ironmanlaketahoeca.com
Festival
Truckee Brew Fest Alpen Wine Fest
laketahoeshakespeare.com
truckeeoptomist.com/ squawalpine.com
Hot August Nights, Reno Truckee Thursdays
truckeebrewfest
hotaugustnights.net Mid-June to Mid-August
Truckee Running Festival
Western States Trail Foundation
October truckeethursdays.com
tahoetrailrunning.com Foothills Farmers Market
Tevis Cup teviscup.org Sierra Tahoe Pro/AM Finals
Reno Rodeo renorodeo.com tahoemountainsports.com June through October
Lake Tahoe Concours Tuesdays in Truckee
Western States 100 mile d’Elegance Wild and Scenic Film Festival foothillfarmersmarket.com
Endurance Run wser.org laketahoeconcours.com mountainareapreservation.org
Truckee Community Farmers
Adventure Sports Week Donner Lake Open Water Swim Truckee Downtown Wine Walk & Market
adventuresportsweektahoe.com sierranevadamasters.com Shop truckeewinewalk.com Mid-June to Fall
Tahoe Summit Lacrosse Classic Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest Donner Party Hike truckeefarmersmarket.org
tahoelacrosse.com squawalpine.com donnerpartyhike.com Retro Skate Night – Tuesdays
Tough Mudder Lake Tahoe Triathlon Truckee’s Haunted Historic Tour northstarcalifornia.com
toughmudder.com laketahoetri.com truckeehistorictour.org First Fridays – yearlong
King of the Lake Peaks and Paws Truckee River Day bespoketruckee.com
tahoemountainsports.com squawalpine.com truckeeriverwc.org lagalleriatruckee.com
riversideartstudios.com
Annual Foam Fest thebranchtruckee.wordpress.com
squawalpine.com
CA89 Adventure Film Series
Truckee Pro Rodeo Mid–June to Mid–September
truckeerodeo.com california89.com
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Tahoe Donner is a spectacular alpine playground, any time of year. From your vantage point
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Recognized as Chase International’s
Realtor of the Year 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
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Best Western Plus— hotel Truckee tahoe 11331 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-587-4525; 888-670-7234; 100 $$$ x x x J5
bwtruckeetahoehotel.com
Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-582-5655; cedarhousesporthotel.com 40 $$$-$$$$ x x x J5
Donner Lake Inn B&B 10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee; 530-587-5574; donnerlakeinn.com 5 $$$ x G5
Donner Lake Village 15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-6081; 866-666-1291; donnerlakevillage.com 66 $$-$$$ x F5
Hampton Inn and Suites 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee; 530-587-1197; 888-587-1197; hamptoninntruckee.com 109 $$$ x x J5
Inn at Truckee 11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee; 530-587-8888; 888-773-6888; innattruckee.com 42 $$ x x x H5
Loch Leven Lodge 13855 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-3773; 877-663-6637; lochlevenlodge.com 8 $$$ x x G5
Lost Trail Lodge 8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee; 530-320-9268; losttraillodge.com 5 cabins $$ x x F5
River Street Inn 10009 East River St, Truckee; 530-550-9290; riverstreetinntruckee.com 11 $$$ x x I5
Truckee Donner Lodge 10527 Coldstream Rd, Truckee; 530-582-9999; 877-878-2533; truckeedonnerlodge.com 64 $$$ x x G5
Truckee Hotel 10007 Bridge St, Truckee; 530-587-4444; 800-659-6921; truckeehotel.com 37 $$ x x I5
Northstar
Northstar California Resort 100 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-1010; 800-466-6784; 204 $$$$ x x x K7
northstarcalifornia.com
northstar lodge – welk resorts 970 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-3900; welkresorts.com 34 $$$$ x x K7
Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee; 530-562-3000; ritzcarlton.com 170 $$$$ x x x J7
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging 4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-550-3300; 855-816-6764; 80 $$$$ x x x K7
tahoemountainlodging.com
OLYMPIC VALLEY
Olympic Village Inn 1909 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley; 530-581-6000; 800-845-5243; olympicvillageinn.com 90 $$$ x x G10
Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-1576; 800-323-7666; 61 $$$-$$$$ x x x x x G10
plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com
Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-6300; 800-327-3353; 403 $$$$ x x x x H10
resortatsquawcreek.com
Squaw Valley Lodge 201 Squaw Peak Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-5500; 800-549-6742; squawvalleylodge.com 130 $$$ x x G10
The Village at Squaw Valley 1985 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-584-1000; 866-818-6963; 200 $$$$ x x x G10
thevillageatsquaw.com
OTHER REGIONAL AREAS
Boreal INN 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-1012; 530-426-3666; borealski.com 32 $$-$$$ E4
Cal Lodge 19818 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-9900; callodge.org sleeps $ x D5
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Clair Tappaan Lodge 19940 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-3632; 800-679-6775; ctl.sierraclub.org sleeps $ D5
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Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd, Quincy; 530-283-0930; 800-587-6820; 26 $$$ x x x
greenhornranch.com
The Lodge at Sugar Bowl 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden; 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com 28 $$-$$$ x E5
Rainbow TAVERN & Lodge 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-562-5061; rainbowtavernandlodge.com 33 $-$$$ x x A5
Sierra Hot Springs 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd, Sierraville; 530-994-3773; sierrahotsprings.org 15 $-$$ x x x
STONE bear river camps 11820 Eagle Lakes Rd, Soda Springs; 530-587-5160; stonebearrivercamps.com cabins $-$$$$ x
VACATION RENTALS
CASTLE PEAK VACATION RENTALS 21719 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 888-253-5551; castlepeak.com
DONNER LAKE REALTY, INC. 15963 South Shore Dr, Truckee; 530-587-6055; donnerlakevacations.com
martis valley associates 10880 Brockway Rd., Truckee; 530-587-8100; martisvalley.com
THE Richardson House 10154 High St, Truckee; 530-563-6874; therichardsonhouse.com rent $$$$ x
house
Tahoe Getaways 589 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-0220; tahoegetaways.com
Tahoe mountain resorts lodging 4001 Northstar Dr, Ste 101, Truckee; 530-550-3300;tahoemountainlodging.com
Truckee Getaway Vacation Homes Truckee; 530-587-6969; truckeevacations.com
Truckee Mountain vacation rentals 12716 Northwoods Blvd, Ste 6, Truckee; 530-587-5509; TMVR.com
truckee reservations 17400 Northwoods Blvd, Bldg B, Ste 102, Truckee; 530-582-5367;truckeereservations.com
Vacasa 8645 N. Lake Blvd, Ste 14, Kings Beach; 530-802-2343; vacasa.com/usa/tahoe/truckee
10 truckee.com“Hanging on Donner Lake with the pups! -
They love to jump off the dock
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or join us for a
SUP session.
In the summer, we
finish the day at
Truckee Thursdays and a cocktail
at Bar of America”
Elyssa S.
Live Like • Situated within minutes of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe,
Downtown Truckee & numerous world class ski resorts
a Local.
• Competitive rates, clean rooms, free continental breakfast
• Dining options within walking distance
11506 Deerfield Drive Truckee, CA
CALIFORNIA 89
530.587.8888 V 888.773.6888
www.innattruckee.com
We’ll prove to you Complimentary . . . You’ll see it in every room and suite.
• Wireless, high-speed internet access You’ll feel it from every employee.
with every stay that . . . • “On the House” hot breakfast buffet And you’ll taste it every morning.
• Business center We simply love having you
• Fitness center as our guest.
Other reasons to smile. And we’re doing everything we
• Comfortable guestrooms and suites can to prove it to you every day.
• 100% Hampton guarantee
• Cloud Nine Beds
• 32” Flat Screen TV/DVD
®
• Year-round hot tub
Tahoe-Truckee
California
11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA
we LOVE Tel: (530) 587-1197 • Fax: (530) 587-3167
For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888) 587-1197
having you here. www.hamptoninntruckee.com
Complimentary . . . You’ll see it in every room and suite.
• Wireless, high-speed internet access You’ll feel it from every employee.
• On the HouseTM hot breakfast And you’ll taste it every morning.
• Business center We simply love having you
• Fitness center as our guest.
Other reasons to smile. And we’re doing everything we
• Comfortable guestrooms and suites can to prove it to you every day.
• 100% Hampton guarantee
• Cloud Nine Beds
• Coin-op guest laundry
• Year-round hot tub
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
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Travis
Ganong Occupation
U.S. Olympian, Professional Skier, Mountain Man
Greatest Accomplishment
2nd Place Downhill World Championships 2015
1st Place Santa Caterina World Cup Downhill 2015
5th Place Sochi Olympic Downhill 2014
Years in Truckee Area 27 years
Originally From Born at Tahoe Forest
Hospital in 1988
Why the Truckee Area?
I was born in Truckee and raised in Alpine
Meadows/Tahoe City and the North Shore of
Lake Tahoe. The mountains and the culture here
shaped who I am and I was lucky enough to
become one of the best skiers in the world, which
has allowed me to continue to live in Tahoe and
create my home base here. I currently spend
most of my summer training on the trails, waters,
and gyms on the North Shore and Truckee, and
travel to compete from August through March.
Tahoe/Truckee is the best place in the world to
be an athlete pushing the limits of their sport.
An inspirational outdoor playground!
daphne hougard
12 truckee.comSlow 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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Tony Commendatore
Occupation
Business Owner/CEO – Aegis Insurance
Markets
Greatest Accomplishment
Raising great kids, Kassidy and Jayden, with
my wife, Krissy, in a great Truckee community
while building a prosperous, multi-state
insurance agency.
Years in Truckee Area 18 years
Originally From Los Altos, CA
Why the Truckee Area?
I moved to Truckee to live the Tahoe lifestyle
and found an incredible community. I can ski
or bike in a world-class setting, while fitting
in a full day of work, and still make it home in
time for dinner. I enjoy being a member of a
community with incredible people and quality
schools, which makes Truckee a very special
place. There is no other place we would
rather be.
daphne hougard
14 truckee.com Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 14golf.
OLD GREENWOOD
GOLF COURSE Holes Par Yardage Lessons Range Pro Shop Restaurant
COYOTE MOON 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-0886; coyotemoongolf.com 18 72 7177 x x x
Graeagle Meadows Golf Course 6934 California 89, Graeagle; 530-836-2323; playgraeagle.com 18 72 6725 x x x x
Gray’s Crossing 11406 Henness Rd, Truckee; 800-217-7554; golfintahoe.com 18 72 7466 x x x
GRIZZLY RANCH 4375 Grizzly Rd, Portola; 530-832-4200 18 72 7407 x x
Incline Village Championship Course 955 Fairway Blvd, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com 18 72 7106 x x x x
Incline Village Mountain Course 690 Wilson Way, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com 18 58 3519 x x
Northstar, California 168 Basque Dr, Truckee; 530-562-2490; northstarcalifornia.com 18 72 6781 x x x x
Old Brockway Golf Course 7900 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach; 520-546-9909; oldbrockway.com 9 36 3400 x x x x
Old Greenwood Golf Course 12915 Fairway Dr, Truckee; 530-550-7010; golfintahoe.com 18 72 6919 x x x x
Plumas Pines Golf Resort 402 Poplar Valley Rd, Graeagle; 520-836-1420; plumaspinesgolf.com 18 72 6504 x x x x
Ponderosa Golf Course 10040 Reynold Way, Truckee; 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com 9 35 3018 x x x
Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 800-327-3363; squawcreek.com 18 72 2900 x x x x
Schaffer’s Mill GOLF & LAKE Club 9045 Heartwood Dr, Truckee; 530-582-6964; schaffersmill.com 18 72 7000 x x x x
Tahoe City Golf Course 215 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-1516; tahoecitygolf.com 9 33 2570 x x x x
Tahoe Donner Golf Course 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee; 530-587-9443; tahoedonner.com 18 72 7002 x x x x
The Dragon at Nakoma golf resort 348 Bear Run, Clio; 530-832-5067; nakomagolfresort.com 18 72 6749 x x x x
Whitehawk ranch golf club 766 Whitehawk Dr, Clio; 530-836-0394; golfwhitehawk.com 18 71 6983 x x x x
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Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 15Cottonwood Restaurant and Bar
taste.
MEAL CODES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner AVERAGE PRICE: $=Inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (Over $20)
restaurants SERVED PRICE
1882 Bar & Grill—River street inn 10009 East River St; 530-550-9222 LD $-$$
Auld Dubliner Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6041 LD/wkends $$
BACKYARD BAR & BBQ Ritz-Carlton; 530-562-3000 D $$
Bar of America 10042 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2626 LD $
Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1111 LD $$
bill’s rotisserie 11355 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-5652 LD $
Blue Coyote Bar and Grill 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-7777 LD $-$$
Burger Me! 10418 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8852 LD $
Casa Baeza 10004 Bridge St; 530-587-2161 LD $
The Chocolate Bar Village at Northstar; 530-562-1800 LD $$
Coffee And 10106 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123 BL $
Coffeebar 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000 BL $-$$
Coffeebar bakery 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1554 BL $-$$
Cottonwood Restaurant Brockway Rd; 530-587-5711 D $$
Coyote Moon Bar and Grille 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-550-2211 LD $
Dairy Queen 11355 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7055 LD $
Diego’s Beyond Bueno Restaurant 10130 West River St; 530-550-9900 LD $
Donner lake kitchen 13720 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3555 BL $-$$
Drunken Monkey 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-582-9755 LD $$
El Toro Bravo 10186 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3557 LD $$
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337 LD $$
Fireside Pizza Company 1985 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-584-6150 LD $$
front street pizza 11782 Donner Pass Rd LD $-$$
GOLDEN ROTISSERIE 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4847 LD $
Java Sushi 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1144 LD $$
Jax at the Tracks 10144 West River St; 530-550-7450 BLD $-$$
La Bamba 11760 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3516 D $-$$
THE LIVING ROOM Ritz-Carlton; 530-562-3000 LD $$
16 truckee.comrestaurants SERVED PRICE
The Lodge 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner; 530-587-9455 (seasonal–lunch) LD $$
The Lodge at Sugar Bowl Dining Room 629 Sugar Bowl Rd; 530-426-9000 D $$$
Mamasake Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-0110 LD $$
Manzanita Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe; 530-562-3000 BLD $$-$$$
MARG’S TACO BISTRO & Pho Too! 10164 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6274 LD $-$$
Martis Valley Grille & Bar (the Turn) Northstar Golf Course; 530-562-3460 (seasonal) LD $$
MartY’S CAFE 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8208 BLD $
McDonald’s 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3880 BLD $
MELLOW FELLOW 10192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927 D $-$$
Mikuni restaurant & Sushi bar Village at Northstar; 530-562-2188 LD $$$
Montagna Restaurant & Wine Bar Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 (seasonal/winter) D $$-$$$
Moody’s bistro, bar & beats 10007 Bridge St; 530-587-8688 LD $$-$$$
MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK & FISH MARKET 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000 LD $-$$
North of the Border Village at Northstar; 530-562-1787 BLD $
Panda Express 11262 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8881 LD $
PETRA’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600 L $$
Pianeta Ristorante 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4694 LD $$
PIZZA BAR 10164 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4694 LD $-$$
Pizza on the Hill Tahoe Donner Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Blvd; 530-582-9669 LD $$
PJ’s Bar and Grill at Gray’s crossing 111406 Henness Rd; 530-550-5801 LD $$-$$$
PlumpJack Café 1920 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-583-1576 BLD $$$
Rainbow TAVERN & Lodge Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-562-5062 BLD $-$$$
Red truck 10356 Truckee Airport Rd; 530-587-1394 BL $-$$
Rocker@ squaw Village at Squaw; 530-584-6080
Round Table Pizza 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0577 LD $$
Rubicon Pizza Company Village at Northstar; 530-562-2199 LD $$
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sandy’s pub Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 LD $$
Six Peaks Grille Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 BD $$-$$$
slice pizza 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5400 LD $-$$
SPICE 11421 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-0500 LD $-$$
Squeeze In 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9814 BL $$
smokey’s kitchen 12036 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4535 BLD $-$$
The Summit Restaurant 22002 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3904 BLD $
Sweet Potatoes Deli Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 BL $
Taco Bell 12277 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-9330 BLD $
Tacos Jalisco Village at Northstar; 530-562-1125 BLD $
Tacos Jalisco 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1131 LD $
TAVERN 6,330’ Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200 LD $$-$$$
Thai delicacy 11253 Brockway Rd, Ste 101; 530-550-1269 LD $-$$
Thai Praewa 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0503 LD $$
TC’s Pub Village at Northstar; 530-562-2250 LD $$$
TROKAY RESTAURANT 10046 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1040 D $$$
Truckee Bagel Company Inc. 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-1852 BL $
Truckee Bagel & Juice Bar 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991 BL $
Truckee Tavern and Grill 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-4911 LD $$-$$$
Twenty-Two Bistro & Bar Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6170 LD $$
Village Pizzeria 11329 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-7171 LD $$
Wagon Train Coffee Shop 10080 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7574 BL $
Wild cherries 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602 BL $-$$
Wong’s Garden 11430 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-1831 LD $$
Zano’s Family Italian & Pizzeria 11401 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7411 LD $-$$
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Wine Bars/brew pubs/taverns The Mill Juice Shop 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 100; 775-745-1807
Earthly Delights Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793 morgan’s lobster shack & fish market 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337 MOUNTAIN VALLEY MEATS 11209 Brockway Rd; 530-550-7197
lake tahoe brewing co. 10091 Donner Pass Rd; 775-600-4388 New Moon Natural Food Store/Juice Bar 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7426
MELLOW FELLOW GASTROPUB 10192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927 Port of Subs 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-8060
MOUNTAIN BLUE TERRACE Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe; 530-562-3000 Safeway 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950
Past Time Club 10096 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9219 Save Mart 11399 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5522
PETRA’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600 STICKS MARKET 13710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8891
Tahoe mountain brewery taproom 10990 Industrial Way; 530-587-3409 Subway 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3343
The Pour House 10075 Jibboom St; 530-550-9664 TOGOS 11911 Highway 267; 530-550-7220
Tourist Club 10010 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7775 TRUCKEE bagel & juice BAR 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991
Truckee River Winery 11467 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4626 TRUCKEE MEAT COMPANY 12030 Donner Pass Rd, #3; 530-587-3031
UNCORKED-Truckee 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9800 Z MarketPlace 12716 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-1717
Uncorked at squaw valley Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6080 Caterers
Coffee Houses BIG BLUE Q of tahoe 530-308-1376
CAFE BLUE Ritz-Carlton; 530-562-3000 CHEF RON ALLEN 530-902-0128
CoffeeBar 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000 Full Belly Deli & FBD Catering 530-550-9516; 530-550-9125
CoffeeBar bakery 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1554 Hey Chef! 530-582-4882
Dark horse coffee roasters 10009 West River St, Ste B; 530-550-9239 High Pointe Event Catering 530-414-3357
Madeline’s Coffee Stop (Mountain Hardware) 1130 Donner Pass Rd north tahoe catering 530-386-1788
Starbucks 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123 Red Truck 530-386-0257
Starbucks 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950 Sacred Artichoke Catering 530-414-3368
Starbucks Village at Northstar; 530-448-1096 When Pigs Fly BBQ 530-994-1098
Starbucks Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-1000 Sweet Treats
STICKS MARKET 13710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8891 Bud’s Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3177
Tuff Beans 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5191 cake tahoe CUPCAKES & CREAMERY 9932 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1701
Wild Cherries Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602 coffeebar bakery 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1554
Markets/Delis/butcher shops/fish markets/ EURO SWEETS Village at Northstar & Village at Squaw; 530-581-0600
juice bars Jerky Junction & Candy Caboose 11041 Donner Pass Rd; 530-401-0035
Earthly Delights Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793 Sweet’s Handmade Candies 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6556
Full Belly Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 103; 530-550-9516 The Treat Box Bakery 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6554
Glenshire General Store 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-587-1819
Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 19profile.
Galen Gifford
Occupation
Co-founder/President & CEO bigtruck brand
Greatest Accomplishment
My greatest personal accomplishment by far is marrying
my wife Shayla Gifford and having two daughters,
Gemma & Gwennyth, with her. My greatest professional
accomplishment is offering local jobs and co-founding
bigtruck brand.
Years in Truckee Area
I was born in Truckee and raised in Tahoe City. I have lived
most of my 34 years in North Tahoe.
Originally From Tahoe City, CA
Why the Truckee Area?
Truckee is a wonderful community full of families,
professionals, young professionals, and happy ski/ride/
outdoor enthusiasts. We are proud to manufacture and
have the bigtruck factory and retail hat bar here in Truckee
at the Pioneer Commerce Center. The community has
supported our local brand and continues to support it as it
grows into an international brand. It has been an honor to
symbolize our community through our bigtruck hats!
daphne hougard
20 truckee.comenjoying the
fresh crisp air and
scents of the woods and wildflowers
of being in Truckee, A magical place for children
the ultimate with clothing for ages
mountain paradise.”
newborn to 14, boys and girls!
We feature a large selection of toys,
books, accessories and shoes.
Susan Womack Open every day, 10 am until 6 pm.
Live Like 10104 Donner Pass Road
a Local. Email: tahoetreehouse@aol.com
530.587.4883
www.tahoetreehouse.com
Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 21profile.
Dave Polivy
Occupation
Owner of Tahoe Mountain Sports
Greatest Accomplishment
Building a business from scratch with $1,000 in the bank
and turning it into a successful, multi-channel operation.
Years in Truckee Area 14 years
Originally From Connecticut
Why the Truckee Area?
I came for the skiing, stayed for everything else. Now the
combo of sun, sand, water, mountains and community
might just keep me here forever. I’m not sure there are any
other places quite like the region we get to call home.
I think I’ll be staying for awhile!
daphne hougard
22 truckee.complay.
For additional information or small group reservations, call the Truckee-Donner
Recreation & Park District at 530-582-7720 or visit tdrpd.com.
e e -D o n n e r R e c re a tion
Truck
& Park District
district
recreation
recreation & park
Truckee-donner
& Park district
Truckee-Donner
Truckee Community Recreation Center Bill Rose Park This small neighborhood play area is
Located at 8924 Donner Pass Road at the Pioneer Center located in Gateway, behind Tahoe Forest Child Care Center. It
Roundabout. Youth & adult programs, camps, classes, indoor features tot lot and playground equipment.
track, climbing wall, and meeting rooms.
Glenshire Park A six-acre park located adjacent to
Truckee River Regional Park Glenshire Elementary School with open turf for several soccer
Just 1/2 mile south on Brockway Road, this park offers 62-acres fields and one youth ball field.
of facilities. Most areas may be reserved by application at the
Rec & Park office. Ponderosa Golf Course 9 hole, par 35 in Truckee.
530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com
Nature Trails .8 mile nature trail winds through Regional
Park, exhibiting 12 different native and naturalized plant McIver Arena The arena seats up to 4,000 people and
communities of the Truckee area, with picnic sites and benches may be rented for rodeos, concerts, or events.
along the way.
Truckee Skate Park Located at Truckee River Regional
Community Art Center The center is located at
10064 Church Street, just a block off Donner Pass Road,
Park, the 10,000 square foot concrete facility is equipped with
downtown. Theater, stage, meeting rooms, kitchen, and bar
skateboarding elements for all age levels and abilities.
available for rent.
Truckee Disc Golf Course Located the backside of
Truckee River Regional Park; the Truckee Disc Golf Course has Activity Center Multi-use Field Located next to
18 holes. The first hole is just off the main parking lot. the KidZone between the high school football field and baseball
field.
“Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater This landscaped
bowl in the regional park offers sloped lawn seating for up to Truckee Community Pool The pool at Tahoe-
1,600 people. The Amphitheater hosts summer music series Truckee High School is a six-lane, 25-yard indoor facility.
and concerts on Wednesday nights beginning in June and may Complete with 1-meter diving board. 530-582-7752
be rented for weddings, concerts, and events.
Truckee ice skating rink Located in the Truckee River Donner Lake See page 31.
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, bocce
courts, playground, and covered picnic area.
Meadow Park On Donner Trails Road, located directly
behind the Truckee-Donner Public Utility building at 11750
Donner Pass Road, the park features ball fields, restrooms, a
playground, a picnic area, and an open grassy area for play.
Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 23profile.
Katy Jones
Occupation
General Manager of Truckee River Winery
Greatest Accomplishment
For me, my greatest accomplishments are
being able to own a home in Truckee, run
and manage a successful business in this
area, still kick butt at golf (played varsity golf
during high school) and enjoy skiing and cross
country. Overall being able to enjoy and live
the life I have always wanted is my greatest
accomplishment.
Years in Truckee Area
A total of 23 years
Originally From Truckee, CA
(I am a second generation native)
Why the Truckee Area?
I was born and raised here, graduated from
Truckee High, and attended Gonzaga University
in Spokane, Washington with one semester in
Florence, Italy. I came back each summer to
work and live in the area, and began to
re-love the Truckee area. I worked at Garwoods
over the summer, and it was there that I met my
fiance. I love being able to live in a town that my
fiance loves, and being near and working with
my family.
The Truckee area is such a fantastic place to
live, work and play. I could never imagine living
in a town without snow, or a large city. I just
love the small, tight knit and funky community
that Truckee is.
daphne hougard
24 truckee.comcamp.
boca reservoir # of Sites trailers elevation toilets notes
Boca Campground 877-444-6777 20 limited 5626 vault
Boca Rest Campground 877-444-6777 25 yes 5647 vault
Boca Springs Campground 877-444-6777 17 5922 vault
Boyington Mill Campground 877-444-6777 12 yes 5645 vault
stampede reservoir
Logger Campground 877-444-6777 252 yes 6046 vault/recirc. RV dump
facilities
Davies Creek Campground 530-587-3558 7 yes
Emigrant Group Camp (2) 50-person sites; (2) 25-person sites trailer/dump 5976 recirculating reserve only
Captain Roberts Boat Ramp
hwy 89 north
Sagehen Campground 10 6500 vault
Lakeside Campground 877-444-6777 30 yes 5700 vault
Prosser Family 877-444-6777 29 5800 vault
Prosser RANCH Group Site 877-444-6777; (1) 50-person site 6200 vault reserve only
Upper Little Truckee Campground 877-444-6777 26 yes 6100 vault
Lower Little Truckee Campground 877-444-6777 15 yes 6000 vault
hwy 89 south
Granite Flat Campground Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558; handicap access 75 yes 5800 vault
Goose Meadows Campground Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558 25 yes 5800 vault
Silver creek Campground Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558 19 yes 5800 vault
jackson meadows recreation area
Hwy 89 North Sierraville; 530-994-3401; recreation.gov; Various sites available 130 6200
other local areas
Coachland RV Park 10100 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-3071; coachlandrvpark.com 131 full hook up 5900 restrooms RV dump
facilities
Donner Memorial State Park Donner Lake; 530-582-7892; reserveamerica.com 154 yes 6200 restrooms facilities
Martis Creek Lake Alpine Meadows Campground 11989 Martis Dam Rd; 530-587-8113 25 yes 5800 vault
Tahoe Donner-Alder Creek Campground 13813 Alder Creek Rd; 530-587-9462; tahoedonner.com/campground.html 45 full hook up restrooms RV dump
facilities
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 27 full hook up 6000 restrooms no pets
dump
facilities
RV DUMP STATIONS
CHEVRON GAS STATION 12353 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-6022
Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 25profile.
Lorien
Powers
Occupation
Shop Owner, Metalsmith/Goldsmith
Greatest Accomplishment
Having the patience and belief in myself to
pursue my passion everyday, producing my art
and make a living doing so!
Years in Truckee Area
9.5 years
Originally From Traverse City, Michigan
Why the Truckee Area?
I landed in Truckee for a brief stop, it
resonated with my soul. Truckee wrapped its
arms around me, welcomed me and supported
my art immediately. I feel very grateful to call
this sacred beautiful place my home!
Where You Would Find Me
You will find me in my shop/studio in
downtown Truckee most days and early
mornings on my paddle board cruising on
the lake.
daphne hougard
26 truckee.comfish. The California Fish and Game website lists fishing licenses
sales locations and fishing regulations: dfg.ca.gov/fishing
Fishing Licenses Stampede Reservoir
CVS/Pharmacy Continue past Boca Reservoir to Stampede
11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770 Dam
Access: Paved road
Mountain Hardware and Sports Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout,
11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844 Kokanee
Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners,
Rite Aid Pharmacy trolling
11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296
Truckee River
From Lake Tahoe to Trout Creek, seasonal
Fly Fishing Centers from last Saturday in April to Nov. 15. From
Northstar California
Trout Creek to Stateline open year-round
Sawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre
(Zero kill, no bait and barbless hooks.)
stocked reservoir. northstarcalifornia.com;
Access: Short walk from highway, limited
530-582-5393
parking
Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout
Resort at Squaw Creek
Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners,
Rated one of the top in the nation.
flies
Private, on-property stocked ponds.
visitsquawcreek.com; 800-401-9501
Lake Tahoe
Fishing Locations Shore Fishing
Boca Reservoir Dollar Point, Crystal Bay Point, Sand
Hirschdale exit left, east of Truckee on I-80 Harbor, Cave Rock, West Shore below
Access: Paved road Tahoe City
Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Access: Limited parking
Kokanee
Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, Lake Tahoe Charter Fishing
trolling Numerous charter-fishing operators work
out of North Lake Tahoe locations
Donner Lake Access: Reservations only for morning and
West Truckee evening trips
Access: Paved road
Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout,
Mackinaw, Kokanee Fishing Guide
Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, Services/Lessons
flies, trolling: both toplining and deeplining Divide Sky Fly Fishing
for Mackinaw. Holds some of the largest Doug Childers; 530-412-2988
Lake Trout in the state.
Thy Rod & Staff Fly Fishing
Jackson, Independence & the Reel School of Fly Fishing
Webber Lakes Frank Pisciota; 530-587-7333
From Hwy 89 north, take Webber,
Independence, Jackson turnoff left Four Seasons Fly Fishing
Access: Limited certain times of year. Slow flyfishingtruckee-tahoe.com
driving on road to Bowman. Brian Slusser; 530-386-0525
Best Catch: Rainbow
Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, Sierra Anglers Guide Service
flies (Cutthroat Trout shall be immediately sierraanglersfishing.com
released. Special regulations apply.) Keith Kerrigan; 530-414-1374
Martis Creek Reservoir Stillwater Guide Service
Off Hwy 267, south of Truckee out4trout.com
Access: Maintained dirt road Chris Worton; 775-851-1558
Best Catch: Catch-and-release only
Rainbow, Brown Trout Tight Lines Guide Service
Tackle/Bait: Artificial lures or flies with fishtightlines.com
barbless hooks Rick and Tresa Kennedy; 530-263-0990
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
27 truckee.com Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 27hiking resources
USDA-Forest Service
Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. 530-587-3558
fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/trails.com; truckeetrails.org
donner summit Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
Trailhead south of I-80 to Mt. Judah
trailhead
Lower Lola Montez Lake Trail
Mileage: 6.5 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate Use level: Light
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Mileage: 6.0 miles one way Topographic Map: Soda Springs
The long distance hiking trail is 2,650 miles Difficulty: Difficult Use Level: Heavy Access: Take the Soda Springs exit off I-80.
long that runs from Canada to Mexico Access: See Glacier Meadows Loop Trail. On the north side of the freeway follow the
primarily through protected wilderness. paved road east past the fire station for 0.3
There are several access points in the Mt. Judah Loop mile to the parking area.
Truckee area. Mileage: 4.5 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Castle Peak
Glacier Meadow Loop Trail Access: Pacific Crest Trail south of Hwy 40 Mileage: 5.3 miles round trip
Mileage: 0.5 mile loop Difficulty: Very easy From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, Difficulty: Moderate Use level: Heavy
Use level: Very heavy turn onto the road before Sugar Bowl Topographic Map: Norden
Access: Unattended parking is not Academy and begin the hike on the PCT Access: Take the Boreal/Castle Peak exit of
permitted at the I-80 rest areas on Donner heading south. I-80. Park where the road turns to dirt.
Summit. There is a Forest Service trailhead
with restrooms and water. Take the Castle Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Hole in the Ground
Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit. On the south Donner Summit to Squaw Valley Mileage: 7.8 miles one way
side there is a sign reading: Tahoe National Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles):
Forest Trailhead, Donner Summit, Pacific Difficulty: Very difficult Use level: Moderate Difficult to very difficult. Physical Challenge:
Crest Trail. Follow the directions and turn Access: You will need two cars to hike Strenuous for bikes, very strenuous for
east 0.4 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead this trail. Leave one at Squaw Valley and hikers, due to length, altitude, and lack of
provides access to: Pacific Crest Trail, drive the other to the Pacific Crest Trail. bailout options.
Glacier Meadow Loop, Summit Lake (2.0 The trailhead is located off old Hwy 40 near Use Level: Moderate
miles one way), Warren Lake (7.0 miles one Sugar Bowl Academy. Topographic Map: Norden, Independence
way), and Sand Ridge Lake (6.0 miles one Lake, Soda Springs
way). Access: Take the Castle Peak exit off
I-80. Head north on the Castle Peak Road
approximately 1.5 miles.
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Mileage: 2.5 miles one way
Difficulty: Very easy
insider tip
Donner Memorial State Park Use Level: Heavy
Access: From Truckee, head north 7.2 miles
Lakeshore Interpretive Trail on Hwy 89 N and park on the east side near
the Sage Creek Bridge. Follow the trail by the
Mileage: 2.5 round trip
creek to Stampede Reservoir. In the spring the
Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy
Access: Donner Memorial State Park Trailside
wildflowers are phenomenal and in the fall it TAHOE DONNER TRAILS
is a great place to view the Kokanee salmon
exhibits. The path leads to and along Donner Tahoe Donner Trail System, with
spawning.
Lake.
more than 35 miles of trails
Tahoe Rim Trail
Coldstream Canyon
Mileage: 165 miles of single-track, multi-use
covers over 3,000 acres with
Mileage: Varies out and back scenic vista of Donner Lake and
trail winding around Lake Tahoe.
Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy
Difficulty: Physical Challenge: Easy to Euer Valley. For more information
Access: From I-80 take the Truckee Donner
strenuous
State Park exit, west of Truckee. Follow the
Use Level: Heavy go to tahoedonner.com.
paved road past the Truckee Donner Lodge for
Access: Two popular trips closest to Truckee
about 0.5 mile and park. Start walking on the
are:
road.
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
Sawtooth Trail
the Martis Peak lookout can offer views of Mt.
Mileage: 9 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate Lassen, which is over 100 miles away.
Use Level: Heavy Distance: Out and back 14 miles.
Access: From downtown Truckee, head east on 2. Hike or ride south on the TRT to Watson
Brockway Road. Turn right on Palisades Drive, Lake. The trail is rolling here, and travels through
go up the hill. Turn right onto Silver Fir, then left a mature forest.
onto Thelin. Look for Forest Service Road #6 on Distance: Out and back 16 miles.
your right. Start there or drive further up the road Tahoe Rim Trail Association
and pick another starting point. Fabulous vistas. tahoerimtrail.org.
Commemorative Truckee River Legacy Trail
Emigrant Trail
Mileage: 4.75 miles one way
Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Easy
Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Use Level: Moderate
Access: Take Hwy 89 North 2.3 miles to Access: From Downtown, head east on
Country Rd. 780 (Alder Creek Trail Rd.). Turn left Brockway Road. Just past the Palisades Drive
(west) on CR 780 and proceed 3 miles on the stoplight, turn left into Truckee River Regional
road. The trail starts on the south side of road Park. The trail begins here or East River Street.
CR 780 across from road CR 780-12. The trail Description: Popular with bike riders, dog
ends at the Stampede Reservoir. To shorten this walkers and people out for a stroll.
hike by 3 miles, start at Hwy 89 and the Donner
Camp picnic site then head to Stampede. To Martis Creek Wildlife Area Trail
shorten this hike by 6 miles begin on Hwy 89 at
Mileage: 4 mile loop
Prosser Creek bridge.
Difficulty: Easy
Use Level: Heavy
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Access: Starts in Martis Valley on the way to
disc golf
Mileage: Currently 15 miles are complete, with Northstar California. Hike around the meadow,
9 of them open to bicycle use. Once completed which is on the right side of the highway.
there will be a 23 mile loop.
Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Martis Peak Hike
Some parts are moderate, others are very Sierra College Truckee
Mileage: 8.0
difficult. Physical challenge: Strenuous
Difficulty: Moderate Truckee River Regional
Use Level: Moderate
Use Level: Heavy Park
Access: There are currently three trailheads:
Access: Starts just south of Brockway Summit,
1. Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot off of
on Hwy 267. From Truckee, it is on the left side Squaw Valley Disc Golf
Glacier Way. Course at High Camp
of the highway. Follow the main road, which is
2. Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians can
marked with orange diamond signs. To the fire
use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can Tahoe Vista Regional Disc
look out, it will be an 8 mile hike.
access the trail via Castle Valley Road. golf Course
3. Negro Canyon: I-80 at the Donner Lake
Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and North Tahoe Lions Club
Disc Golf Course
turn north onto a dirt road.
Truckee’s Official Visitors Guide 29insider tip lakes SUMMIT CANYON
Access: Heading towards the west end of
anizes guided hikes,
Truckee Donner Land Trust org Donner Lake, go past South Shore Drive
biking, and other
tours of Land Trust projects, Five Lakes and up Old Hwy 40. Make a left 400 feet
spring, summer
past the winter closure gate into the parking
outdoor events throughout the
Mileage: 3 miles one way
Difficulty: Moderate area. Recently open for public use, this
and fall.tdlandtrust.org/events Use Level: Heavy historic area boasts non-motorized trails
Access: The trailhead is on the right side of that travel to adjacent USFS and State Park
Alpine Meadows Road close to the ski area. lands along old trade routes, through stands
One of the most popular swimming holes in of Aspen, and along clear creeks, ponds
the area. The steep hike up a canyon next and beaver habitat. Map kiosks and trail
to Alpine Meadows Ski Area to a refreshing markers are at the parking area along the
lake. bottom of Old Hwy 40.
WADDLE RANCH PRESERVE
Loch Leven Lakes
Mileage: 2 miles one way Access: Take Martis Creek Lake/Waddle
Difficulty: Moderate Ranch Access turnoff of CA-267 in Martis
Use Level: Moderate Valley. Trails have been constructed
Access: Four lakes at the end of this within Waddle Ranch, the nearly 1,500-
Donner Summit Trail. Mileage to the first acre Martis Valley property owned by the
lake is two miles and one and a half miles Truckee Donner Land Trust. A single-track
further is High Loch Leven Lake. Plenty of overlooking Martis Creek Lake is now
swimming and a great place to picnic. complete and can be enjoyed by parking
at end of Martis Creek Road and following
Matt, Erika and Megan’s Trail, see kiosk and
trail signs for access.
bike mecca
Whether you’re looking for road biking or
TRUCKEE BIKE PARK
Making magic with dirt!! Located in the
Riverview Sports Park adjacent the BMX
mountain biking, the Truckee Tahoe area is track, the Truckee Bike Park is a cycling
a world-renowned biking destination with destination that includes a pump track, dirt
epic rides. jumps, flow lines, drop zone, and dual-
slalom. The park builds bike skills for all
Road Bike Cardio Challenges abilities of cyclists, and is fun for the entire
Allan slocum
Old Hwy 40: A local’s favorite, head up family. This multi-year, volunteer-support
Old Hwy 40 from Donner Lake to Donner effort is quickly becoming one of the best
Summit. Cross over Rainbow Bridge with bike parks in the country!
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.
bike tours
Tahoe Mountain Guides Mountain Biking
horseback riding
The Three Rights
tahoemountainguides.com; 530-686-5895
Tahoe Adventure Company
Alpine Meadows Stables
355 Alpine Meadows Rd
Start at Hwy 89 from Truckee heading to tahoeadventurecompany.com
Tahoe City. Pedal south and turn RIGHT 530-583-3905 open year round
up the hill toward Eastern Regional Landfill,
return to Hwy 89. Continue south and turn
RIGHT up to Squaw Valley. Back to 89,
bike rentals
The BackCountry
Piping Rock
head south then turn RIGHT up the hill to
Alpine Meadows. Return to 89.
11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909
Bikeworks
Equestrian Center, LLC
Want More? Continue on to Tahoe City for 12318 Union Mills Rd
15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-582-9694
Cyclepaths 530-582-6780 open year round
a 38 mile round trip.
10095 West River St; 530-582-1890
Mountain Bike Park
Northstar Mountain Bike Park:
Largest mountain bike park in northern
Le Grand Adventure Tours
1-844-534-7263 Tahoe Donner
California with over 100 miles of trails. They
also offer scenic lift rides to miles of hiking.
Northstar California
100 Northstar Dr; 530-562-1010 Equestrian Center
Paco’s Truckee Bike 15275 Alder Creek Rd
northstarcalifornia.com
12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561 530-587-9470 seasonal
Tahoe Sports Hub
10095 West River St, #2
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