Join Achieve Tahoe to explore the trails around Lake Tahoe and beyond! Our staff will guide small, intimate groups of hikers in educational trail adventures. Learn about the history, ecology, and wildlife of the area while engaging in the challenge of hiking. All of the hikes that we are offering have been carefully considered to ensure the safety and accessibility of our participants, and there are hikes for all abilities.
Age 8+
Our hiking program can also be paired with our archery program for a multi-sport experience.
SICKNESS POLICY: For the protection of staff, volunteers and all other participants, we ask that anyone who has or exhibits any of the following please refrain from participating in our programs or activities:
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Lice
Nausea
Diarrhea
Earache
Chicken Pox
Congestion
Cough
Runny Nose
Any other contagious illnesses/diseases including influenza or COVID-19
Many of our participants have compromised immune systems, and exposure to viral and/or bacterial infection could have serious consequences. If Achieve Tahoe determines that a participant is too sick to participate, parents or emergency contacts of that person will be notified and are responsible for pick-up within a reasonable time-period.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Please give notice of cancellation at least 7 DAYS in advance to receive an Achieve Tahoe credit, which can be used towards any future Achieve Tahoe Program.
If you are sick, or feeling sick, please contact Achieve Tahoe to cancel your reservation as far in advance as possible, and before the start of the program. In the case of illness, you can either:
Request a credit, which can be used towards any future Achieve Tahoe Program
Request a refund, minus at 15% processing fee.
Essential Eligibility Criteria for Participation in Hiking
For the health and safety of our community, in order to participate in the Achieve Tahoe Hiking Program, a participant must meet the criteria listed below.
If the participant has had a traumatic injury or surgery in the past 12 months, they can only participate with a doctor’s release.
If help is needed with bladder or bowel routine, feeding tube, or administering prescription medications attendant or family member will be present to assist.
Participant must be able to breathe independently without any medical devices that sustain breathing.
For participants with Down Syndrome, the participant must have been examined by a physician for Neurologic Symptoms of Atlantoaxial Instability, found the symptoms to be absent, and has been cleared to participate in high risk sports.
Locations for Hiking
The Achieve Tahoe Hiking Program takes place on various trails throughout the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. Below are the 2026 trail offerings you can choose for North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area hikes.
Azalea and Flora Lake
Azalea and Flora Lake: Enjoy this hike through the forests and granite slabs of Donner Summit as we hike to two alpine lakes.
Parking: Large, paved lot with 1 accessible van spot.
Restrooms: Two pit toilet restrooms
Water on site: none
Sun exposure: 50% sun, 50% shade
Terrain:
Surface material: packed dirt, granite rocks, some tree roots
Width: 1.5 – 4 feet
Condition: maintained
GRIT chair accessible: No
Potential obstacles/hazards: Large tree roots and rocks in path. Some granite steps and fallen trees throughout hike. On-leash dogs are allowed on this trail.
Parking: $10 parking fee unless you park along the road (paved spots with a large shoulder) unless you park along the road and walk in. Accessible parking spots available at Donner Memorial State Park.
Restrooms: Porta Potties .2 miles into hike (2 accessible, 7 standard). More porta potties and pit toilet restrooms along the trail.
Water on site: none
Sun Exposure: 50% shade, 50% sun
Terrain:
Surface material: packed dirt, aggregate
Width: 4 – 8 feet
Condition: Well maintained
GRIT chair accessible: yes
Potential obstacles/hazards: On-leash dogs allowed on trail. Heavily used trail with some mountain bikers. A portion of this trail goes through a campground.
Dollar Creek Trail
DOLLAR CREEK TRAIL: Experience a lovely walk through the woods with possible glimpse of Lake Tahoe.
Parking: large, paved parking lot with 4 accessible parking spots. Parking is $3-4/hour (depending on time of day). Free parking is available on the side of HWY 28 north of the paid parking area.
Restrooms: One accessible porta potty, one standard porta potty
Water on site: yes
Sun Exposure: 5% shade, 95% sun
Terrain:
Surface material: pavement
Width: 6 – 8 feet
Condition: well maintained
GRIT chair accessible: yes: moderate
Potential obstacles/hazards: Heavily used trail for bike riders, hikers, beachgoers, and on-leash dogs. There is minimal shade on this hike. There is one steep hill at the beginning of the trail.
Condition: smooth until entering Palisades parking lot, which is cracked and bumpy.
GRIT chair accessible: yes: easy
Potential obstacles/hazards: Steep hill at beginning of hike, heavily populated trail with hikers, bike riders, and on-leash dogs. There is little shade on this hike.
Parking: small, paved parking lot with two accessible parking spots
Restrooms: accessible restrooms
Water on site: yes
Sun Exposure: 20% shade, 80% sun
Terrain:
Surface material: packed dirt, aggregate
Width: 2 – 8 feet
Condition: well maintained
GRIT chair accessible: yes: easy
Potential obstacles/hazards: Trails are shared with mountain bikers and hikers. Single track trails may not be appropriate for those using mobility devices but dirt roads are accessible.
Tahoe Donner Trail System
TAHOE DONNER TRAIL SYSTEM: Enjoy a hike through the wooded and wild terrain of the Tahoe Donner Trail System.
Once all forms have been submitted and processed*, you will receive an email with the link to the reservations website. Reservations will open on April 17, 2026 at 12 pm PST.
*It takes our team 48 hours to process all forms. If you would like to sign up when we open for reservations on April 17th, you must submit all forms by 9 am on April 15th.
Email [email protected] verification of your funding from your regional center (this can be an email from the service coordinator or a copy of the spending plan). Include any information that you have about which regional center you work with, and who will be providing payment.
Once all forms and your funding verification email have been submitted and processed*, you will receive an email with the link to the reservations website and a discount code to reserve lessons without payment. Reservations will open on April 17, 2026 at 12 pm PST.
*It takes our team 10 days to process all regional center participants. If you would like to sign up when we open for reservations on April 17th, you must submit all forms by 9 am on April 7th.
Once all forms and your financial assistance application have been submitted and processed*, you will receive an email with the link to the reservations website and a discount code to reserve discounted or fully-funded lessons. Reservations will open on April 17, 2026 at 12 pm PST.
*It takes our team 5 days to process all financial assistance applications. If you would like to sign up when we open for reservations on April 17th, you must submit all forms by 9 am on April 12th.
Once all forms have been submitted and processed, you will receive an email with the link to the reservations website. Reservations will open on April 17, 2026 at 12 pm PST.
If you have any questions about this program or the reservations process, please call us for assistance at 530.581.4161 x 6.
Azalea and Flora Lake: Enjoy this hike through the forests and granite slabs of Donner Summit as we hike to two alpine lakes.
