Locations
Locations for Hiking
The Achieve Tahoe Hiking Program takes place on various trails throughout the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. Below are the 2024 trail offerings you can choose for North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area hikes.
CHINA COVE TRAIL LOOP: Come experience the beauty of Donner Lake as you hike towards China Cove.
- MEETING LOCATION: Donner Memorial Park (12849 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: 3.2 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- TRAIL GRADE: 78ft of elevation gain
- ACCESSIBILITY: Wide smooth gravel trail; $10 parking fee unless you park along the road and walk in
CARPENTER VALLEY: Observe the thriving meadow habitat of Lower Carpenter Valley in Truckee as you meander along the creek.
- MEETING LOCATION: Intersection of Alder Creek Rd. & Carpenter Valley Rd (Truckee, CA)
- TRIP LENGTH: More info coming soon.
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: More info coming soon.
- TRAIL GRADE: More info coming soon.
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.
OLYMPIC VALLEY TRAIL: Enjoy striking views of Olympic Valley at Palisades Tahoe and the Olympic Valley meadow while walking this gentle paved path.
- MEETING LOCATION: Olympic Valley Park (101 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146)
- TRIP LENGTH: 1 to 4 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 10 am
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle, except for a moderate uphill at the beginning. Paved trail accessible for all mobility types
DOLLAR CREEK TRAIL: Experience a lovely walk through the woods with possible glimpse of Lake Tahoe.
- MEETING LOCATION: Dollar Creek Trailhead, Parking lot across from 7-11 (State Hwy 28, Tahoe City, CA 96145)
- TRIP LENGTH: 4.2 miles out and back
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: Easy with moderate options
- TRAIL GRADE: 311ft of elevation gain
- ACCESSIBILITY: Paved trail accessible for all mobility types, but could be combined with dirt trail
EAST SHORE TRAIL: Enjoy stunning views of Lake Tahoe as you hike along this paved trail.
- MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead at Tunnel Creek (1102 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451)
- TRIP LENGTH: 1 to 5 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required.
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle, except for a very steep hill at the beginning.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Parking fee. 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.
- 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: 9 am - 12 pm
- 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.
RIDGELINE NATURE LOOP: Come experience views of Truckee on this accessible trail.
- MEETING LOCATION: Sawtooth Trailhead ( 11614-, 11632 06 Fire Rd, Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: a little over 1 mile
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: easy
- TRAIL GRADE: Flat, 36 inches wide, compacted surface with periodic rest zones
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.
TAHOE MEADOWS INTERPRETIVE LOOP: Explore the beautiful meadows and wildflowers of Mt. Rose on this gentle loop hike.
- MEETING LOCATION: Tahoe Meadows trailhead parking lot (County Rd. 340 off of Mt. Rose Highway)
- TRIP LENGTH: 1-3 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- 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.
TRUCKEE RIVER LEGACY TRAIL: This trail offers a great way to explore the Truckee River on a paved path.
- MEETING LOCATION: Riverview Sports Park (12200 Joerger Dr, Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2 to 6 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: Minimal experience required
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle
- ACCESSIBILITY: Paved trail accessible for all mobility types. Accessible bathrooms and parking at trailhead.
PALISADES TAHOE TRAILS: Travel up the tram to see stunning views of Palisades Tahoe and Lake Tahoe.
- MEETING LOCATION: Palisades Tahoe Tram (1960 Olympic Vly Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146)
- TRIP LENGTH: .92- 2 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: easy with moderate options
- TRAIL GRADE: More info coming soon.
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.
BLACKWOOD CREEK TRAIL LOOP: Enjoy the nature of the West Shore as you find a hidden gnome village.
- MEETING LOCATION: Alongside road at the end of Grand Ave and Alpine Intersection ( Alpine Ave, Homewood, CA 96141)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2.1-3.1 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- TRAIL GRADE: 173 ft of elevation gain
- ACCESSIBILITY: No bathrooms
DONNER SUMMIT CANYON: Wander through the woods for views of Donner Lake
- MEETING LOCATION: Donner Summit Canyon Trailhead (16395 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2.4-3.6 MILES
- TRIP TIME: 9 am -12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: moderate
- TRAIL GRADE: 547 ft of elevation gain
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.
TAHOE DONNER TRAIL SYSTEM: Enjoy a hike through the wooded and wild terrain of the Tahoe Donner Trail System.
- MEETING LOCATION: Alder Creek Adventure Center (15275 Alder Creek Rd. Truckee, CA 96161)
- TRIP LENGTH: 2 to 6 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- TRAIL GRADE: Gentle with moderate options.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Firm, maintained dirt trails. Accessible parking and restrooms at trailhead.
LYLE’S LOOKOUT LOOP: Join us as we hike near Royal Gorge.
- MEETING LOCATION: Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
- TRIP LENGTH: 3.4 miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: easy
- TRAIL GRADE: More info coming soon.
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.
ELIZABETHTOWN MEADOWS TRAIL: Come enjoy the solitude of a meadow hike starting at Northstar.
- MEETING LOCATION: Northstar Castle Peak Parking lot
- TRIP LENGTH: 1- 5miles
- TRIP TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
- DIFFICULTY: moderate
- TRAIL GRADE: 475 ft of elevation gain
- ACCESSIBILITY: More info coming soon.