Truckee is a wonderful place to spend a summer vacation. Not only is the weather clear and beautiful, you'll enjoy access to beautiful lakes, streams and rivers for all kinds of water fun. Hike in the forest or bike around Lake Tahoe, anything your family wants to do is close to our Truckee rental cabin. Here you can find some helpful information to find all the activities you want for the perfect summer vacation.
Indian Springs - I80 West from Truckee to Eagle Lakes Road - climbs rated at 5.2 - 5.11
Donner Summit - Old Highway 40 that runs between Soda Springs and Donner Lake - over 400 climbs accessible in this area of varying difficulty.
Twin Crags - Highway 89 just north of Tahoe City. Good beginner area.
Eagle Canyon near Emerald Bay. 90' wall (actually 75')
Hiking Trails
There are so many excellent trails we are not even going to try to list them when the Truckee Trails Foundation already has done it for you! Try this link to find a trail that's just right for you!
Truckee River Trail - Ride along the lush banks of the Truckee River from River Ranch to Tahoe city. Low intensity ride and 8 miles round trip.
Northstar-At-Tahoe - The resort converts from downhill snow sports to downhill bicycle for the summer. A lift ticket in '07 cost $39 for the day and offers access to 100 miles of trails and even a jump park! Bike and equipment rentals are also available.
Tour de Nez professional bike race is run in part in Truckee. Two parts of the Tour involve Truckee including the Truckee Criterion a one hour time trial and the start of the The Tahoe Road Race. It is a colorful party in town during these races! http://www.tourdenez.com/
Tahoe Sierra Century Bike Ride at Squaw Valley - This is a set of three bike races at 30 miles, 60 miles and 100 m miles that start and end at the Village at Squaw. Visit: http://www.thevillageatsquaw.com for more details.
Truckee Skate Park: To get to the Truckee Skate park from Highway 80 take the Highway 267 South Exit. Follow the road you will go over some railroad tracks. Follow about 1 mile or so you will pass a 7-11 on your right. The skate park will be on your left hand side just a little past the 7-11. It's free!
Kings Beach Miniature Golf - 8693 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-3196
Trout Creek Recreation Center - In Tahoe Donner at 112790 Northwoods Blvd. with pools, hot tubs (you have one at Copenhagen!), exercise rooms, saunas and steam rooms. A small daily use fee is charged.
Movie Theaters near you:
Brockway Theater
8707 North Lake Blvd.
King's Beach
530-546-5951
Cobblestone Cinema
465 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City
530-546-5951
Gliders
Soar Truckee - Martis Creek Dam Road, Truckee CA 96161, (530) 587-6702 or toll free at 866-762-7875
