Truckee is your base camp for summer and fall adventures to explore with recreation right out your back door. Hike or bike on world-class trails, paddleboard Donner Lake, camp under the stars, rock climb the towering granite slabs on Donner Summit, play a round of golf with beautiful vistas in the horizon, or lounge on the beach. When the colors start to change, there’s peaceful awesome autumn adventures to be had.
Truckee River Rafting and Whitewater rafting trips on the American, Carson, Yuba Rivers and more! For all ages 4+. Reserve by phone or online. Phone: 1-800-672-3846 Web: whitewatertours.com
-Year round fly fishing school and outfitter
- Full and Half day guide trips
- Private, stocked ponds perfect for teaching
- Creek Creatures kids class
- The west coasts top instructor and guide staff
4.1 mile easy to moderate hiking loop.
Interpretive 1/3 mile trail with plaque commemorating where part of the Donner Party camped near Alder Creek, trapped during the severe winter of 1846-47.
2.5 mile single track trail from 89N at Sagehen Creek to Stampede Reservoir.
A gorgeous wooded trail meandering along a stream,Sagehen Summit is a treasure in how much less foot traffic this area can see compared to other trailheads in the region.
Truckee's friendliest bike shop is exclusively offering Fat Tire eMTB rentals for winter, along with cross country and snowshoe rentals for the whole family!
Tahoe Adventure Company leads high quality adventure travel trips and tours with a focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, trails and brilliant waters of Lake Tahoe.
The Truckee River is a popular recreation destination, flowing past businesses on E. River Road, through downtown Truckee, and with picnic and recreation access at the Truckee River Regional Park.
The Alder Creek Adventure Center is the perfect place for family fun and entertainment, offering year-round recreational activities, events and dining.
Snowflower RV Resort offers an equally exquisite getaway for summer visitors. We provide a variety of fun-filled activities for our guests including kayaking, swimming, biking, hiking and much more.
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For busy executives or travelers with unique travel needs and schedules, Mountain Lion Aviation develops a personalized model for flights directly into the Truckee Airport and offers a flight school.
Voted Best Sporting Goods store in the region, Tahoe Sports Hub offers quality outdoor apparel and equipment as well as rentals and expert local knowledge for all of your mountain adventures!
Hikers who enjoy swimming in alpine lakes are drawn to this scenic hike that leads to four lakes at the end of Donner Summit Trail.
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is a non-profit organization that builds and maintains multiuse trails in the Sierra Buttes, Tahoe, Plumas and Lassen National Forests.
We're an Independent Bicycle Retailer offering sales, service, rental and demo of the finest mountain bikes the industry has to offer.
A local's favorite trail for mellow backcountry heads through Johnson Canyon with views of Donner Lake.
The trail in this historic area off of Old Hwy 40 on Donner Summit follows clear creeks and has scenic views directly down to Donner Lake. Only non-motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.
2.5 mile path along Donner Lake, with Donner Memorial State Park history and ecology exhibits along the way.
9-mile single track trail with great vistas.
Nearly eight mile hike from just south of Brockway Summit on HWY 267 to the Martis Peak fire lookout, with about 1700 ft in elevation gain.
Bike, walk, run or skate from Tahoe Donner to downtown Truckee. Trout Creek Trail is a Class 1 paved trail connecting Northwoods Boulevard to Downtown Truckee.
The American Pika is a symbol of mountain fortitude and adaptability. And, it’s the hallmark of our company mission, inspiring people to get outdoors and to recreate responsibly.
Goose Meadow Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, five miles south of Truckee, and not far from Tahoe City. The campground is situated on the banks above the Truckee River.
Donner Memorial State Park in Truckee offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking and x-country skiing in winter.
Prosser Campground is located on Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest with 23 campsites for tents/RVs (no hookups) among Jeffrey pine and fir trees. It also has two group sites.
Hikers and nature lovers enjoy this hike through meadows and over creeks that leads to Lake Ella and Martis Creek Lake in Martis Valley. The trailhead is located just off of Hwy 267 before Northstar.
Tahoe's ultimate bicycling guide. Bike ride maps & guides for the Tahoe region. Select your ride of a lifetime at www.biketahoe.org.
This Donner Lake beach is popular with families for its roped-off swimming area, snack stand, playground, volleyball nets, and kayak, paddleboat and stand-up paddle board rentals.
America’s original all conditions, all terrain rock and alpine climbing and ski mountaineering program!
Lakeside Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. It is just 10 minutes from Truckee. Great boating, canoeing, fishing and trails.
A 6-mile paved bike path (plowed in winter) along the Truckee River from Truckee River Regional Park to Glenshire neighborhood and accessing Riverview Sports Park with historical and art landmarks.
Mountain Bike Skills Clinics, coaching, instruction, and mtb Skills Clinics, coaching, instruction
Premier ski resort with luxury slope side accommodations, summer downhill bike park, golfing, and year-round dining and shopping in the Northstar Village.
A popular local recreation spot, four miles from downtown Truckee with single track and dirt roads weaving through the woods and around the reservoir. Camping is available at the north end.
Trout Creek Outfitters – Truckee’s local fly fishing hub – has everything you need to get outfitted and ready for your time on the water.
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This historic logging road leaves Truckee heading up into Coldstream Canyon. It's an ideal location for snowshoeing or cross-country/back-country skiing.
Tucked along the banks of Alder Creek, Tahoe Donner Campground is the perfect place to escape, offering both tent and RV sites. Campers enjoy flush toilets, laundry facilities, hot showers and RV site
Truckee Tahoe Soaring Association aims to advance the science, art, and safety of soaring flight in the Northern California and Nevada region.
STEALTH IS MORE THAN A BIKE, It’s a way of life. A fearless, boundless way of life.
Multi-use single track trail on the mountains and ridges surrounding Donner Lake. Currently 15 of the planned 23-mile trail are open (9 of those for bicycle use).
Woodward, long recognized as a leader in the progression of action sports brings “The Woodward Experience” to Tahoe.
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a beautiful 165 mile single track, multi-use trail winding high above Lake Tahoe.
Operating multiple aerial adventure parks in the Lake Tahoe area. Parks offer many courses, with each course consisting of tree platforms connected by a variety of bridges and/or zip lines.
Pacos is the premiere bicycle and nordic ski shop in the Sierra Nevada conveniently located right next to Donner Lake in Truckee, California.
Tahoe Donner is the perfect place for family fun and entertainment, offering year-round recreational activities, events and dining.
Jackson Meadow Reservoir north of Truckee offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. There are also excellent hiking trails nearby on the PCT.
The Most Unique Hardware Store on the Planet. Part of the Truckee and Tahoe community for over 40 years.
Internationally renowned mountain resort that spans 6,000+ skiable acres. Features slopeside lodging, year-round dining & shopping in The Village at Squaw Valley, 14 easy-to-navigate mountain zones.
Beautiful Lake Tahoe, America's largest alpine lake, is located 12 miles from Truckee.
Scenic single track trail following Alder Creek out to Stampede Reservoir, following in the historic path of pioneers in the 1800s.
Stampede Reservoir is a beautiful high Sierra lake, popular for water sports and fishing. The reservoir is situated 15 miles northeast of Truckee.
Boca Campground is located on beautiful Boca Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 15 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for boating, swimming, fishing and abundant trails.
37 public piers on Donner Lake spread out along Donner Pass Rd. on the North Side of the lake. Enjoy some sun rays, have a picnic, and take a dip in the lake from the piers provided by TDRPD.
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