VISITOR CENTERS MARTIS CREEK MARTIS CREEK
Easy, gentle trails with short and long loops through meadowlands. SHIRLEY CANYON
WEST SHORE BIKE PATH
Relatively flat, this scenic bike/pedestrian path winds along the shoreline, past beaches and lunch spots.
Moderate climb next to a creek and waterfalls, 3-1/2 miles up to Squaw Valley’s High Camp and a tram ride back to the valley floor.
FOR CYCLISTS
RUBICON TRAIL
TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY CENTER
Travel above the coves and cliffs of Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay State Park, a total 6-1/2 mile loop that also satisfies in shorter loops. TAHOE MEADOWS TO BROCKWAY SUMMIT
Eighteen miles of gorgeousviews and high-altitude hiking on a challenging point-topoint trek.
FOR COUPLES CRUISE THE LAKE
Take a romantic cruise on Tahoe in a grand paddlewheeler or an intimate wooden boat. PADDLING ALONG WEST SHORE
Glide past historic Tahoe homes and find a beach along the way for a picnic.
NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE
Explore over 100 miles of trails for all levels of mountain bikers; chairlift available.
This popular crosscountry ski center transforms in summer to a mountain bike resort with fun, easy-to-moderate, interconnecting trails. TAHOE CITY, TRUCKEE, KINGS BEACH TRIANGLE
Moderately challenging road rides, taken in out-n-back sections or in the entire 40+ mile circle and climb over Brockway Summit. FLUME TRAIL
A spectacular must-trail for any mountain bike enthusiast with incredible views of Lake Tahoe and a shuttle available for pointto-point riders. STANFORD ROCK LOOP
TANDEM PARASAILING OR HELICOPTER RIDE
This challenging and technical West Shore ride is a test of fitness and skills.
Top-shelf ways to see Tahoe from the air.
ON THE LAKE WATER SKIING
LAKEFRONT DINING
Clink glasses and enjoy the sunset from your table.
Experience Tahoe’s mirror surface at high speed with a local water ski school or boat rental.
Stop by one of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Convention Visitor Bureau and Resort Association Visitor Centers to pick up brochures and area maps, book activities with a concierge and purchase local event tickets, or talk with a friendly and knowledgeable expert about this exciting, diverse region.
TAHOE CITY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA (530) 581-6900 Located next to Fanny Bridge at the Truckee River dam
RENO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER KIOSK 135 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501
INCLINE VILLAGE/ CRYSTAL BAY VISITORS BUREAU 969 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV (775) 832-1606 Look for the building with the large clock
CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERS -NORTH LAKE TAHOE KIOSKS Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce & California Welcome Center 10065 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA (530) 587-8808 Inside the train station building downtown
PLACER COUNTY VISITOR BUREAU 1103 High St., Ste. 150, Auburn, CA (530) 887-2111
STATE PARKS From Sand Harbor’s summer shoreline Shakespeare series to the D.L. Bliss beaches and the beauty of Emerald Bay, Tahoe’s state parks might register as national parks in just about anywhere else in the country. No trip is complete without a visit.
NEVADA
www.parks.nv.gov
LAKE TAHOE NEVADA STATE PARK Location: South of Incline Village on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Activities: Hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, boat launch, SUP, wildlife viewing, picnicking, fishing Highlights: Beach activities and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, hiking in the Spooner backcountry Fees: $10 entrance at Cave Rock and Spooner Backcountry, $12 entrance at Sand Harbor, $20 boat entrance fee, $17 at Cave Rock, $2 discount to all Nevada residents
CALIFORNIA
historic tours, wildlife viewing, picnicking, fishing Highlights: Touring the historic Vikingsholm Castle, boat camping, sightseeing Fees: $10 parking
D.L. BLISS STATE PARK Location: 17 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89 Activities: Hiking, swimming, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, fishing, camping Highlights: Balancing Rock nature trail, Rubicon Point Fees: $10 parking, $35 camping
ED Z’BERG SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Location: 10 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89 Activities: Hiking, biking, swimming, historic tours, camping, fishing Highlights: Touring the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, biking the General’s Creek Trail Fees: $10 parking, $35 camping, $10 adult Hellman-Ehrman tour, $8 children (7-17)
DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
www.parks.ca.gov
EMERALD BAY STATE PARK Location: 22 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89 Activities: Hiking, swimming,
Location: West side of Truckee Activities: Hiking, biking, swimming, museum, camping, fishing Highlights: Emigrant Trail Museum, Pioneer Monument Fees: $35 camping
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