Locations
Locations for Hiking
The Achieve Tahoe Hiking Program takes place on various trails throughout the North Lake Tahoe area.
Current trail offerings include:
TRUCKEE RIVER LEGACY TRAIL: This trail offers a great way to explore the Truckee River on a paved path.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Riverview Sports Park (12200 Joerger Dr, Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2 to 6 miles
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle
- ACCESSIBILITY: Paved trail accessible for all mobility types. Accessible bathrooms and parking at trailhead.
TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREA: This vast network of trails offers numerous options for all abilities around scenic Dollar Creek.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area (925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2 to 8 miles, depending on the group
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle, with 1 uphill section at the start, and additional moderate options
- ACCESSIBILITY: Maintained dirt trail. Accessible bathrooms and parking at trailhead.
TAHOE MEADOWS INTERPRETIVE LOOP: Explore the beautiful meadows and wildflowers of Mt. Rose on this gentle loop hike.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Tahoe Meadows trailhead parking lot (County Rd. 340 off of Mt. Rose Highway)
- TRIP LENGTH: 1-3 miles
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required.
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle with moderate options
- ACCESSIBILITY: Maintained dirt trail with boardwalks as well as optional single track dirt trails nearby. Accessible bathrooms and parking at trailhead.
TAHOE DONNER TRAIL SYSTEM: Enjoy a hike through the wooded and wild terrain of the Tahoe Donner Trail System.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Alder Creek Adventure Center (15275 Alder Creek Rd. Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2 to 6 miles
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required.
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle with moderate options.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Firm, maintained dirt trails. Accessible parking and restrooms at trailhead.
EAST SHORE TRAIL: Enjoy stunning views of Lake Tahoe as you hike along this paved trail.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead at Tunnel Creek (1102 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451)
- TRIP LENGTH: 1 to 5 miles
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required.
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle, except for a very steep hill at the beginning.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Paved trail accessible for all mobility types. Accessible bathrooms and parking at trailhead.
OLYMPIC VALLEY TRAIL: Enjoy striking views of Olympic Valley at Palisades Tahoe and the Olympic Valley meadow while walking this gentle paved path.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Olympic Valley Park (101 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146)
- TRIP LENGTH: 1 to 4 miles
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required.
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle, except for a moderate uphill at the beginning.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Paved trail accessible for all mobility types. Accessible bathrooms and parking at trailhead.
SPOONER LAKE TRAIL: Explore the ancient fir trees and enjoy views of Lake Tahoe on this loop hike.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Spooner Lake Trailhead (Carson City, NV)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2.1 miles
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: More info coming soon.
- TRAIL GRADE: More info coming soon.
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.
CARPENTER VALLEY: Observe the thriving meadow habitat of Lower Carpenter Valley in Truckee as you meander along the creek.
- DATES: TBD
- MEETING LOCATION: Intersection of Alder Creek Rd. & Carpenter Valley Rd (Truckee, CA)
- TRIP LENGTH: More info coming soon.
- TRIP TIME: TBD
- DIFFICULTY: More info coming soon.
- TRAIL GRADE: More info coming soon.
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.