On behalf of the BOD Staff and Management of Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club, let us take this opportunity to welcome you, and to sincerely thank you for choosing us to serve your lodging needs. We value your patronage, and it is very important to us that your stay will be a comfortable and enjoyable one. We take great pride in providing our guests with the utmost in professional and personalized service.
This directory is provided to familiarize you with the many services we offer, as well as acquaint you with the Tahoe area.
If there is anything we can do to make your visit with us more enjoyable, please feel free to ask our staff members.
We hope you have a great stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Sincerely,
The BOD, Staff and Management
Guest Information
Air Conditioning
Due to the fact that we live in a cooler climate, we do not provide air conditioners in our units. Airlines
Amenities: Playgroud, gymboree, pool table, ping pong, board games, books, puzzles, and summer lawn games such as bocce ball, giant jinga and Connect 4.
Bank – ATM Service
The nearest bank with ATM service is Plumas Bank, located at 8475 North Lake Boulevard.
Blow-Up Mattress
Available upon request.
Chamber of Commerce
For maps and area information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 245 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City.
Check Cashing
Due to the limited amount of cash kept on the property, the resort is unable to provide check cashing services. Please contact the Front Desk for directions to the nearest bank or ATM.
Check-Out
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. Late check-outs are not allowed. There will be a fee for any late check-outs.
Coffee Service
Items for your morning coffee are provided in your unit. A complimentary bag of coffee is also provided.
Copy service is available at the Front Desk. The charge for resort guests is 10¢ per copy.
Credit Information
We accept American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard.
Guest Information
Cribs
Cribs are available as a complimentary special request item through the Front Desk. The number of available cribs is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
In the event of an emergency, medical or otherwise, please contact the Front Desk for immediate attention, or dial 911. There is an emergency number for after hours. 530-412-1696
Front Desk Office ...............................................................................................
Our office Staff is readily available to answer your questions or offer assistance.
Fax service is available for your convenience. The resort fax number is 530-546-5112. The charge is $.50 per page for outgoing faxes and $1.00 per page for incoming faxes. Units 30 & 32 are controlled by the thermostat next to the refridgerator.
Fireplace
All fireplaces are gas. Please flip the switch next to the fireplace to use. Do not touch glass. Please press “0” for office assistance if needed.
A variety of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and post cards are available in the office.
Used linens, towels and blankets can be traded for fresh ones. Please contact the Front Desk.
Laundry
There is a coin operated laundry facility located on the property. $1.50 to wash and $1.00 to dry. Lost and Found
For articles lost or found, please contact the Front Desk. Mail
Mail received at the resort may be collected by stopping by the Front Desk. To send mail, you can either drop off at the office or go to the post office located 1/2 mile to the north at National and Lake Ave. 7005 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Guest Information
Newspapers
Located at Safeway.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available for all registered resort guests. The resort cannot be responsible for items left in vehicles on the resort property. We do require parking passes. Bike racks are located in the main parking lot. Maximum two parking passes per room when available.
Pet Policy
NO PETS of any kind may be kept in the units, in the common areas, or in a vehicle which are parked on the premises. Minimum fine of $500.00. The resort only accepts service animals. We do not accept emotional support (therapy) dogs. We are adhering to the current Disability Rights of California publication #5483.01.
Postage Stamps
Postage is available at current postal rates at the front desk, Safeway, and the post office.
Reservations
Reservations may be made nationwide by dialing our reservations number, 530-546-5974.
Our swimming pool hours are 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No glass permitted in pool area. Swim at your own risk, as there is no lifeguard on duty. Please take note of the posted rules and hours at the spa. The pool is open seasonally. Please call front desk for an updated schedule for the pool. Hot Tub is open all year round.
We will be happy to make recommendations concerning your transportation needs. Tart is a free service our area offers.
Telephone Services (1-800 numbers are free)
Guest Information
Steps on how to use remote control
1. Make sure your tv is on HDMI1.
2. Turn on the tv by pressing the power button.
3. Press the input button.
4. Select the device control (tv, cbl, dvd, aux). If you want to change channel, you will have to press the cbl button first. After that you will be able to change channels.
5. If you would like to turn the tv off, you will need to also hit the input button; next press the tv button and after that you will press the power button (same as step #2).
Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property is of the utmost concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
Double Locks
For additional security, utilize the deadbolt lock provided on your door upon entering. This will prevent the door from being opened by a regular room key or code.
Admittance
Do not admit persons to your room without first making identification. If there is any doubt about the person’s true identity, please contact the Front Desk.
Lock Combinations
Do not give your combination to others for your safety.
Fire
Please familiarize yourself with the location of the nearest fire exit stairway. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly but calmly to the stairs. Report fire or smoke to the Front Desk or call 911.
We hope that these procedures will contribute to your comfort and wellbeing during your stay at our resort.
Personal Safety Tips
• Take only what you can carry when touring and only necessary cash or Travelers Checks.
• We encourage you to not leave valuables in your car or trunk. Do not believe a locked car door or trunk will make your valuables safe. Bears know how to open car doors. Do not leave any food or scented items in your vehicle.
• Always find out who is at your room door if someone knocks. If you feel uncomfortable, call the Front Desk for verification of the visitor.
• We encourage you to lock room doors when sleeping or showering by using door lock and dead bolt.
Bears:
Safety and Security Procedures
We wanted to make you are aware of the Bear activity in the area. We are asking you to please not leave any trash outside the trash bin. If you don’t understand how to open the trash, please let us know. Currently there is a rope with a clip keeping the doors shut. The lid is heavy and pushes up. There is a chain that goes into the “Bear Safe” compartment. If you have any trouble let us know so we can assist you and no matter what you do, please don’t leave the trash outside the dumpster.
We have restricted the hours of use at the dumpster from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. (We have very active bears that have made our dumpster their food stop.)
Please make sure you keep your cars locked. The bears are able to lift the handles in order to get into vehicles. Make sure there is no food, pet food or scented items left in your vehicle as this could attract a bear. We have already had a bear inside a cab of a truck in our parking area. Even nonfood items such as suntan lotion, insect repellent, soap and candles can attract bears. We have already seen bears forging inside of cars.
Black Bears, which are the only native bear to our area, seek to avoid confrontation with humans. If encountered, always leave them an escape route. Black Bears can sprint up to 35 mph, they are strong swimmers and they are especially great tree climbers.
Bears that are accustomed to people can become too bold and lose their fear of humans. This can happen when bears have habituated to a human food source such as trash left out.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Upon Arrival
Upon arrival to your room you should familiarize yourself with the emergency evacuation procedures. This would include the exit route from your room to the emergency exits. You should also be familiar with secondary or safety locks on your door so that in the event of an emergency you can evacuate the room. Be familiar with your surroundings.
Fire
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
If you notice a fire, please activate the nearest fire pull station or call 911. You should then immediately evacuate the building via one of the emergency exits/stairwells.
Evacuation Procedures
In the event that we have to evacuate the building for fire or any other emergency, the first thing to remember is not to panic. Stay calm in the event of a fire. Before leaving your room, you should check the door with your hand. If hot, do not open the door. Remain in your room (refer to “IF YOU MUST REMAIN IN YOUR ROOM”). If the door is not hot, open it slightly (about 1 inch), if smoke begins to fill the room, shut the door immediately and follow the instructions under “IF YOU MUST REMAIN IN YOUR ROOM.” If you can get out of the room, follow the corridor to one of the emergency exits on either end of the building. The exits are marked with a lighted exit sign. If smoke is too heavy for passage, crouch or crawl on the floor towards the exit. If it is still too heavy, try to re-enter your room. Once you reach the exit, descend the stairwell to the basement level. Proceed to the guest parking lot.
If You Must Remain in Your Room
If smoke is too heavy for passage through the corridor, please remain in your room. You should first check to see if the phone works. If it does, call the Operator or 911 and let them know your room number. Help will be on the way. Immediately fill your tub with water in case the plumbing fails. While the tub is filling, obtain some towels or linens and soak them with water. Stuff a wet towel at the bottom of the door to minimize the amount of smoke entering the room. Try to cover any vents with wet towels or sheets. You may open a window slowly. However, do not break the window; an uncontrollable air draft may cause the fire to spread faster. Please remain in your room, help is on the way.
What Not To Do
Do not panic. Remain calm. Never endanger yourself by attempting to put out the fire. Let the Fire Department handle it. Always use emergency exits/stairwells.
Property Layout
Lake Tahoe History
In 1844, explorers John Fremont and Kit Carson discovered Lake Tahoe. In the summer, Lake Tahoe Basin was a gathering place for three bands of peaceful Washoe Indians. The lake held spiritual meaning for the tribe and many sacred ceremonies were held along the southern shores.
Lake Tahoe had many names before Tahoe became official in 1945. The Washoe called it “Daowaga,” meaning “edge of the lake.” It was called “Bonpland” after a french botanist and also “Mountain Lake” and “Bigler Lake” after California’s third governor.
The California Gold Rush lured immigrants and fortune seekers to the rugged Sierras. Prospective miners used Donner and Beckworth Passes to the north and Carson Pass to the south to circumnavigate the treacherous Tahoe Basin.
In 1859, Highway 50, then called the “Bonanza Road,” was the first West-to-East road across the mountains. The road was built to handle travelers eager to cash in on Virginia City’s Comstock Lode.
As traffic over the “Bonanza Road” increased, small businesses such as way stations, stables and toll houses began to spring up to collect fares for traveling the privately owned sections of the road. These stations were the basis for most development in the area, from Friday’s Station at Stateline, which served as a Pony Express stopover, to Yank’s Resort in Meyer’s, which was built in 1851.
The Comstock Lode increased the flow of traffic and people to Lake Tahoe Basin, which in turn inflated the use of natural resources in the Tahoe Basin. Between 1869 and 1890, Tahoe’s forests were nearly stripped of trees due to fuel needed to support the labyrinth of mines being constructed beneath Virginia City. Lumber was pulled to the Lake’s shores by steam train and horse, dragged to Glenbrook by steamers, pulled to the top of Spooner Summit and sent by flume to Carson City.
From there, the logs were loaded onto trains and wagons bound for the mines. The decline of the Comstock Lode may have been the saving of the Tahoe forests.
By the turn of the century, Lake Tahoe had become the haven for the rich because of the natural beauty of the area. This period marked the heyday of steamship transportation around the lake. Visitors would attend lavish parties on board while cruising across the waters. Many steamers also delivered mail and supplies to the resorts around the lake’s rim.
During the ‘20s and ‘30s, the roads through the mountains were paved. Lake Tahoe was no longer available only to the rich. Travel improvements also marked the decline of the steamship era. Use of the automobile enabled people from every level of society to enjoy the magnificent “Lake in the Sky.” Smaller, middle class lodges began to develop as the affluent retreated to elaborate family hideaways.
Harvey and Llewellyn Gross opened Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall in 1944. It was a rustic cabin built with $10.00 worth of nails and displayed a weathered wagon wheel on the roof. At the same time, the Stateline area was far more crowded, but the Gross family faced competition from many other casinos in the area.
Development at Lake Tahoe began in earnest in the 1950s. Roads to the basin began to be plowed year-round, enabling permanent residence. The 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley put Lake Tahoe firmly on the map as the skiing center of the western United States.
Today, Lake Tahoe continues to offer visitors a bit of many historic eras. While hotels, casinos and ski resorts draw millions of guests each year, the main attraction continues to be the quiet beauty of the Sierras and timeless inspiration of the lake itself, little changed from the days of the Washoe Indians.
Lake Tahoe Facts
Surface Elevation –6,229 ft. above sea level
Length –22 miles; Width – 12 miles
Shoreline –71 miles (CA 42 mi.; NV 29 mi.;)
Capacity –
122,160,280 acre-ft. of water
Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide. The Panama Canal, 700 feet wide and 50 feet deep, could be filled with Tahoe’s water even if it circled the globe at the equator – and there would still be enough water left to fill a canal of the same size running from San Francisco to New York.
If Lake Tahoe was tipped over, the water would cover California to a depth of fourteen and a half inches. (Texas would only be covered to a depth of eight and a half inches.) Try it, you’ll see!
The Lake is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs. An average of 1,400,000 tons of water (or onetenth of an inch) evaporates every day. That’s more than is released through the Truckee River, or enough to supply the daily water requirements of 3,500,000 people.
Surface Area –
193 sq. mi. (122,200 acres)
Depth – Maximum 1,645 ft.; Average 989 ft.
Surface Temperatures –Max. 68 F°; Min. 41°F
Only Outlet –Truckee River at Tahoe City Ice may sometimes form along shoreline inlets, although Lake Tahoe has never been known to freeze over.
Contrary to popular belief, Lake Tahoe is not the deepest lake in the world, or even in the United States. It is the eighth deepest in the world and second deepest in the U.S., just behind Crater Lake, Oregon, at 1,932 feet, with a surface elevation of 6,176 feet.
Many drowning victims are never recovered from Lake Tahoe. The cold water at lower depths preserves the bodies and prevents the formation of gases that would otherwise float them to the surface. As an “interstate navigable waterway,” Lake Tahoe is protected by the U.S. Coast Guard (and is reputed to be the most desirable Coast Guard duty station in the world).
Points of Interest
BROCKWAY FIRE LOOKOUT – Spectacular views of the lake, nature trail, and picnicking. From Brockway Springs, turn right on Highway 28, turn left on Reservoir Drive (just past Crystal Bay, and the Tahoe Biltmore); turn right on Lake View Avenue and go to the top of the hill. Take your first left, take Forest Service Road to the lookout (paved road).
DONNER MUSEUM – About three miles north of Interstate 80 on Highway 89 North is the Donner Historical Site, where a short walk on a marked trail takes you to the very tree (still standing) against which the Donner family pitched their tent and spent the winter. The Donner Memorial State Park, just off-80 at the Donner Lake Exit displays interesting exhibits and artifacts as well as presents movies and slide shows relating to the Donner Party’s ordeal. The park also features a 7,500 foot long lakeside interpretive trail. Call for hours and admission (530) 582-7892.
EMERALD BAY – Stay on Highway 89 and you can’t miss the most picturesque spot in the world. The highway here is hundreds of feet above lake level, and offers a spectacular view of Emerald Bay.
FANNY BRIDGE – It’s on Highway 89 in Tahoe City directly south of the Albertson’s supermarket. The Lake Tahoe outlet gates are used to control the flow of water into the Truckee River, and thereby raise or lower the water level of the entire lake. This is great for the kids because they can feed the rainbow trout.
GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM – Looking at the Gatekeeper’s Cabin, located next to the Tahoe City dam, you can appreciate the simple life which the gatekeeper led in the early 1900s. Hired in 1909, his job was to keep detailed records of daily water levels and flow. His cabin remained a landmark until 1978, when fire leveled the historic house to its foundation. The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society rebuilt the cabin to serve as a museum. Visitors can stroll through it examining such intriguing memorabilia as 19th century maps, Indian baskets, tools, jewelry, clothing, pictures and artifacts of logging and railroad days, 1960 Olympics souvenirs and a pictorial
history of Tahoe and the North Shore. Please call for hours and information (530) 583-1762.
LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL –
Extraordinary entertainment! Exceptional setting! Located lakeside at Sand Harbor State Park, this season the Festival celebrates 40 years of presenting live, professional theater productions, concerts and performances seven nights a week (July 5-August 25). Complemented by an on-site gourmet kitchen that features a full bar, LTSF entertains in an unforgettable beach setting. www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 800-74-SHOWS.
TAHOE CITY COMMONS BEACH—Situated right in the heart of Tahoe City, this beach provides a sandy shoreline, playground equipment, and weekly free music on the beach.
SAND HARBOR—Located 5 miles outside of Incline Village on Highway 28, this picturesque spot has a beautiful sandy beach, nature walks, and great views.
EAGLE ROCK—Located 4 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89, this ¼ mile hike brings you to the top of a volcanic rock, with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.
VIKINGSHOLM—A beautiful estate situated on the shores of Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm was the vision of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight, and is a beautiful example of Scandinavian architecture. Follow Highway 89 to Emerald Bay, and there is a parking area and signage for Vikingsholm. It is a one mile hike down to the estate and the mouth of Emerald Bay. In the summer, rent a kayak or paddleboard and make your way to Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe
MEEK’S BAY—Follow Highway 89 20 miles past Tahoe City, and you will see signs for Meek’s Bay. Enjoy the long sandy beaches, sunshine, and stunning views. Perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
DL BLISS STATE PARK—Located 15 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89, this state park features gorgeous beaches, stunning vistas, and a variety of hiking trails with no shortage of views and secluded coves.
Points of Interest
TAHOE DONNER – Tahoe Donner has many amenities open to the public. Two restaurants: Pizza on the Hill, and The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Summer activities: Bikeworks for bike rentals and guided rides; Equestrian Center for trail rides and day camps; Alder Creek Campground, which has both tent and RV sites; and The Tahoe Donner Golf Course. For winter activities, visit their downhill and cross-country ski areas. Call (530) 587-9400.
SQUAW VALLEY – Ride the cable car to High Camp that overlooks the valley. Bike riding, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and ice skating in the winter are available. The original Olympic Flame and five-ring Olympic insignia still mark the right side of the entrance to Squaw Valley, off Highway 89, about five miles north of Tahoe City.
SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK – On Highway 89, nine miles south of Tahoe City. In addition to picnicking, hiking, and camping, Sugar Pine Point has the colossal Ehrman Mansion, formerly the vacation residence of a wealthy San Francisco family. There is a nature trail which describes the history of Tahoe and its habitants. State Park fee: $10 per car; bikers or hiker, $3 per person.
THUNDERBIRD LODGE ESTATE – A place you won’t forget, is one of the best examples of historic “Tahoe Society” estate and a six-acre historic district listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which is surrounded by more than 40,000 acres of Forest Service and Nevada State Parks land. Previously known as the Whittell Estate, it is located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. This unique place is also available to host a simple business meeting or a complex conference. Available for tours that will take you through the lighthouse room, the old lodge, the maids quarters, the old kitchen, cook and butler’s house, the elephant house and an underground tunnel leading to infamous Card House and Boat House.
TRUCKEE – Was once a booming town with rowdy saloons and a busy red light district. Frequently, the lullaby for visitors attempting to sleep was the tinkle of money on the faro tables and player pianos cranking out music in the saloons. Times have changed, though, and Truckee has mellowed somewhat, but it still attracts plenty of visitors. Located just east of beautiful Donner Lake, Truckee is a bustling, year round recreational paradise. During the winter, skiers and snow-minded sports enthusiasts flock to town; in summer, the quaint shops and restaurants make Truckee a perfect spot for a day of sightseeing and learning about the local history.
VIRGINIA CITY – It’s the nation’s largest Historic District. Old buildings, steam engine rides, mine tours, a huge cemetery, countless exhibits (many free) and several blocks of downtown with covered wooden sidewalks makes this a worthwhile trip for all. Take Mt. Rose Highway (Rte. 431) from Incline to the stoplight at Route 395. Cross 395 and go straight ahead up the Geiger Grade to Virginia City (takes a little over an hour from mid-North Shore). Be sure to take the mine tour and ride the V & T steam train.
WATSON CABIN – A living museum for anyone interested in what life at Tahoe was like at the turn of the century. It is on the lake side of North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. Guided tours are conducted by docents dressed in period costumes. Call for hours and information (530) 583-1762.
Points of Interest
TAHOE AREA RAPID TRANSIT
Schedule varies by season. 800-736-6365 or 530-550-1212
TART = Accessible by public bus
BOWL INCLINE, 920 Southwood Blvd., Incline Village. 16 lanes, five pool tables, 30 video games. Smoke-free Sundays. 775-831-1900. TART
CRYSTAL BAY CLUB ARCADE, Crystal Bay. Video games, etc. 775-831-0512. TART
FEED THE GIANT RAINBOW TROUT at Fanny Bridge (guess why it’s called that!), Hwys. 28 and 89, Tahoe City “Y.” Bring quarters to buy fish food from the vending machines supplied by the Girl Scouts (but don’t toss them crackers, bread, or other human food, please – it’s harmful to their health). Absolutely no fishing! TART
GRANLIBAKKEN SKI AND SNOWBOARD HILL 530-581-7533 (Winter)
HEADWALL CLIMBING WALL, Cable Car Building, Squaw Valley USA. 45-ft. climbing wall. Little kids and first timers welcome. 530-583-ROPE (7673). TART
HYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOE RESORT CASINO, Incline Village. Video games, etc. 775-832-1234. TART
KIDZONE MUSEUM 11711 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee. The Museum features “Mountain Home Construction,” “Be a Smart Shopper,” and “La Cocina (The Kid-chen),” as well as arts and crafts projects, a music area, and computers. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays are for group and special tours by reservation. Closed Sundays. 530-587-KIDS (5437).
NORTH STAR AT TAHOE Winter ice skating Summer Roller Skating rink. Located in the Village at Northstar. 530-562-1010.
SQUAW VALLEY USA HIGH CAMP at the top of the Cable Car offers an Olympic ice pavilion, winter ice skating, summer roller skating, swimming lagoon and spa, bungee tower, adventure ropes course, and soccer and wrestling camps. 530-583-6985. TART
TAHOE BILTMORE LODGE/CASINO, Crystal Bay. Video games, etc. 775-831-0660. TART
TAHOE TREE TOP ADVENTURE PARK, Aerial Platforms, Walkway and Zipline. Reservations recommended. 530-581-7563
TRUCKEE SKATEBOARD PARK Free. Brockway Road. 530-582-7720.
WESTERN SKI SPORTS MUSEUM, Boreal exit, 1-80. Exhibits on antique ski equipment and the early days of skiing. Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 530-426-3313.
Area Activities
North Lake Tahoe offers asphalt-paved bike routes, maintained by the Parks and Recreation Departments of our Public Utility Districts. These trails are open to a variety of recreational uses. Bicyclists, joggers, strollers, people going fishing, and even horses may be found along the way. Users are urged to be tolerant and respectful of everyone’s mutual right to use the facility. Motor vehicles are strictly prohibited.
TAHOE CITY AREA
Tahoe City offers 17 miles of paved multi-use recreational trail extended out in three sections:
1. TO DOLLAR POINT, two and one-half miles, mostly level with a climb that lasts one-half mile up Dollar Hill; access to Tahoe State Park, Burton Creek State Park, Skylandia Park, Pomin Park, Lake Forest Beach, Lake Forest Boat Ramp and Campground; fishing, picnicking, playgrounds, athletic fields. Access to some features, including the Nordic Center and mountain bike trails is over residential streets. TART
2. ALONG THE TRUCKEE RIVER, the trail is three miles to Alpine Meadows Road and approximately one mile continues along the river to Squaw Valley Road. This trail is very scenic, completely separate from the highway, and is mostly flatter terrain with a few short, gentle grades, trout fishing, river rafting, and picnicking. TART
3. WEST SHORE TO SUGAR PINE POINT
STATE PARK, nine miles. Mostly separate from the highway, the trail does contain a few miles of highway shoulder and two miles of residential streets as well as several highway crossings. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Features include small communities, campgrounds, Kilner Park, tennis, picnicking, playgrounds, fishing, boating, beaches, scenic lake shoreline, and access to beautiful side trips up Ward and Blackwood canyons and Sugar Pine Point’s Ehrman Mansion. TART
TRUCKEE
There is a designated bike lane on Highway 89 from West River Street to the Squaw Valley entrance. TART
LEGACY TRAIL
Three-mile paved bicycling trail from Truckee Regional Park to Riverview Parks along the Truckee River.
SQUAW VALLEY
Squaw Valley has a two-mile long asphalt trail parallel to Squaw Valley Road on the south side along Squaw Valley Meadow. It runs from Squaw Valley Condos to Squaw Creek Road, and offers view of the meadow and surrounding peaks. TART
TAHOE VISTA
The North Tahoe PUD Parks and Recreation Department maintains a bike trail in Tahoe Vista from the end of the parking lot in North Tahoe Regional Park (up National Avenue through the woods to Pinedrop Street, then to Highway 267.) It is about one mile long from the park, three miles from the intersection of National Avenue and Highway 28.
INCLINE VILLAGE
Washoe County maintains two bike trails.
1. LAKESHORE DRIVE, two and one-half miles from the Chevron gas station to Highway 28. TART
2. VILLAGE BOULEVARD, two miles from Sierra Nevada College to The Lake. TART
OFF-ROAD BICYCLING
There are some great off-road biking trails that offer scenic views, including Nordic ski trails at the Highlands Community Center in Tahoe City, North Tahoe Regional Park, Blackwood Canyon, and Sugar Pine Point State Park. Truckee rides include Prosser to Boca Reservoir, Prosser to Stampede Reservoir, Verdi Peak and Truckee to Tahoe City. Visit your local bike shop for trail maps and information. Don’t venture onto the dirt trails unprepared.
Area Activities
USE CARE
Use the trails at your own risk. Beware of sand, rocks, pine needles or cones, and other debris, and watch for maintenance workers and equipment.
TART = Accessible on Tahoe Area Regional Transit
Please help to increase everyone’s enjoyment of the trails by observing the Rules of the Road.
BIKE TRAIL RULES
1. Never ride faster than safety and common courtesy dictate.
2. Keep to the right.
3. Helmets are recommended for bicyclists.
4. Obey all signs.
5. Bicyclists must obey all traffic laws.
6. Do not obstruct the trail. Move off the trail when stopping.
7. Ride or walk in single file.
8. Use your voice or bell when passing. The phrase “on your left” should proceed passing a slower trail user, and alert them to stay on their right.
9. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
10. Where the trail is on the road shoulder, bicyclists should ride on the right in the bike lane. (Yes, even In Tahoe City.) Pedestrians should walk on the left, facing traffic.
11. Trails are for multiple use. Be courteous to your fellow trail users.
12. No littering.
13. Wear bright colors.
14. Use a headlight and reflectors at night.
Area Activities
SKI AREAS
Alpine ................................................................................... Information ..............Snow Conditions
Northstar Cross Country ...................................................... 530-562-1010 ...................... 530-562-1330
Royal Gorge ............................................................................. 530-426-3871 ...................... 530-426-3871
Tahoe Cross Country Area ................................................. 530-583-5475
Squaw Creek Sports 530-583-6300 530-583-6300
Tahoe Donner Cross Country 530-587-9484 530-587-9400
SLED HILLS
Caution: some of these hills are private property. The fact that a private property hill is listed does not indicate that sledding is permitted and/or safe there, it indicates only that people have been observed using the property for sledding on a regular basis.
Granlibakken Resort – On Granlibakken Rd., 1 1/2 miles south of Tahoe City. Sled hill $17 per day. Cozy “OId Tahoe” ski hut.
Tahoe City – On Highway 89 about oneeighth mile south of the Truckee River. East side of highway. Gentle slope. Bring own equipment.
Truckee – Donner Pass Road near Interstate 80. Central Truckee Exit underpass, north side of freeway. Fairly steep. Bring own equipment.
Truckee – About 4 to 5 miles out of town toward Glenshire. Turn right off Commercial Row, half way up hill to 1-80, turn right on Glenshire Drive. On the left side of the road, as it curves to the left, there is a barren slope just before the Truckee River bridge. (Subject to early melt – very sunny.) Bring own equipment.
Emigrant Gap – Laing Rd. off 1-80, 10 miles west of Soda Springs, south side of freeway. Medium steepness. Bring own equipment.
Boreal Ski Area – 10 miles west of Truckee on Interstate 80. Snowplay area at west end of parking lot. Open weekends only.
Spooner Summit – About 9 miles south of Incline Village where Hwy. 28 meets Hwy. 50, west side of Hwy. 28. Pretty steep. Bring own equipment.
Mt. Rose – Meadows and Summit- Sled hills in the meadows, about 8 miles up Mt. Rose Hwy. 431. Also further up, on Mt. Rose Summit, snow level and traffic permitting. Bring own equipment.
Tahoe Donner – Snow Play Area – Right below town center on the driving range. TD property owners free with lD. Free to Tahoe Donner members who have paid their recreation fee. $3 for children under 12 and $5 for 13 and up. 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. Equipment provided.
Tahoe Vista – North Tahoe Regional Park snow play area at the end of National Avenue off Hwy. 28.
