On behalf of the Staff and Management of Tahoe Tavern Properties, 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 services we offer, as well as acquaint you with the North Lake 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,
Tahoe Tavern Properties
Mitch Packard, Doe Renée Tolle, Kimberly Cooper and Staff
The History of Tahoe Tavern
The internationally famous Tahoe Tavern was built in 1901. The Tahoe Tavern was designed by Walter Danforth Bliss for the Duane Bliss family. Walter Bliss was also the architect for the Ehrman Mansion; this explains why the two structures are similar in appearance.
In 1906, a 60-room annex south of the main hotel was built. A second floor was added in 1907 that included a casino with a bowling alley, novelty and barber shops, and a ballroom with a stage.
Other construction projects in 1907 made the Tavern an almost self-sustaining entity with a physician’s office, a laundry, a steam plant and a water system, which brought piped water from above Tahoe City.
In 1925, a $250,000 “luxurious, elegant” new wing was added. The casino also added the bar the same year, and in 1926 the coffee shop, sundeck and pleasure pier with rocked-in boat wells were built. With the advent of automobiles, it was necessary to add garages, which were constructed in 1927, along with tennis courts and a livery stable.
One could, upon arriving in Truckee on the mainline railroad, transfer to the narrow gauge line and travel to the Tavern in Tahoe City for $1.50. You would ride the passenger car, which was behind the ever-present freight cars. After dropping its passengers at the Tavern station, the train would go out on the long Tavern pier to meet the Steamer “Tahoe,” which made the weekly mail run around the lake in eight hours.
In the ’20s and ‘30s, the ballroom was turned into a motion picture theater. The movies were the first talkies, mostly war movies and westerns.
Besides the luxurious facilities, activities were planned to keep wealthy guests busy. With the building of the pier, the Venetian Carnival, a boat carnival, was held for the Fourth of July. The Tavern pier was decorated to resemble a Venetian bridge and the gardens were decorated with paper Japanese lanterns, the pier was flagged and the launches-several of them-were outfitted with music and flags.
The Tahoe Tavern burned down in the 1960s. After the fire the structure was torn down. The Moana Development Corporation then purchased the property and constructed the present condominiums in three phases between 1966 and 1969.
Today the pool and rock stairway on the middle meadow stand as a reminder of the original historic Tahoe Tavern.
Guest Information
Airlines
Alaska Airlines .............................................................................................. 1-866-516-1685 Allegiant Air .................................................................................................. 1-702-505-8888 American Airlines ......................................................................................... 1-800-433-7300 Delta Airlines ................................................................................................ 1-800-221-1212 Southwest Airlines ...................................................................................... 1-800-435-9792 United Airlines .............................................................................................. 1-800-241-6522
Airport Transportation
The following companies provide transportation to and from the Reno-Tahoe Airport:
Tahoe Sierra Transportation ..................................................................... 1-530-550-5300
North Lake Tahoe Express ........................................................................ 1-833-709-8080
Uber & Lyft ................................................................................................................. Use Apps
Bank – ATM Service
The nearest bank with ATM service is BMO, 150 West Lake Blvd., (next to the Tavern Shores property) or Plumas and U.S. Bank in Tahoe City.
Chamber of Commerce
For maps and area information, contact the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association in Tahoe City at 380 North Lake Blvd., 530-581-6900.
Check-Out
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. We are happy to extend your stay if your unit is not occupied the same day. Please contact the Rental Office 24 hours in advance of your departure.
Copies
Copy service is available through the rental office. The charge is 10¢ per copy.
Credit Card Information
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Emergency
In the event of an emergency, please contact the Rental Office at 530-583-3704. If you have a medical emergency, please dial 911.
Fax Service
Fax service is available through the rental office. The fax number is 1-530-583-4228. The fee is $1 per page.
Guest Information
Fireplace
Please DO NOT empty your ashes into a paper bag! Use the metal cans provided and set it outside, but DO NOT set the metal can on the wood decks!
Always make sure that your fireplace damper is open prior to lighting a fire, and always keep the fire screen closed. If you need assistance building a fire, feel free to call the Rental Office, 530-583-3704.
Firewood is provided, but not guaranteed for rentals arriving November 1st to April 30th. Due to severe weather conditions firewood may not be accessible.
Garbage Collection
Garbage is picked up every Friday. During the summer months, it is also picked up every Monday.
Housekeeping
The units are cleaned prior to arrival and upon departure (see Renter Departure Cleaning Checklist). If would like additional housekeeping during your stay, please contact the Rental Office for arrangements. The cost is $40 per hour.
Internet Services
The Rental Office has wireless service as do all of the rental units. The network and 10 digit password (in most cases) is on the router which is usually located near the primary TV. It is also located inside this binder on a separate sheet in a protective cover. If you need assistance, please contact the Rental Office.
Key Fob
There is a gate at the bottom of the loop road (by houses #129-#132) that connects Tahoe Tavern to the U.S. Forest service parcel. This is a lovely area with picnic tables and barbeques. It is also a pretty walk in to Tahoe City. The gate may be opened with a key fob that can be provided during your stay. The Fob must be returned to the office upon departure; lost Fobs will be charged to the credit card on file at a cost of $75.
Lost and Found
For articles lost or found, please contact the Rental Office at 530-583-3704 and/or the pool lifeguard on duty at your property.
Guest Information
Mail
Mail and packages received at Tahoe Tavern Properties may be collected by stopping by the Rental Office. When arranging to have packages or mail delivered to Tahoe Tavern you should give both street address and the post office box to your sender as follows: 300 West Lake Blvd; P.O. Box 82, Tahoe City, CA 96145, plus your unit number.
Newspapers
The nearest newspaper stand for Tahoe Tavern and Tavern Shores is located at the Dam Cafe at the “Y” in Tahoe City.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available for all registered guests. Parking availability is limited to two vehicles per townhome. The resort cannot be responsible for items left in vehicles on the property.
Pet Policy
The Homeowners’ Association rules do not allow pets in rental homes. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic charge of $1,000 to your credit card.
Postage Stamps
Postage is available at current postal rates at the Front Desk.
A security guard is on duty at the Tahoe Tavern during the summer months.
Swimming Pool
Our swimming pool hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No glass is permitted in the pool area. The swimming pool is open from Memorial Day to October 1, weather permitting. Lifeguard on duty 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, mid June through Labor Day.
Tahoe Tavern pool ..........................................................................................
530-583-8004 Tavern Shores pool ......................................................................................... 530-583-2921
Guest Information
Tennis
Contact the tennis hostess to make court reservations. Contact the teaching pro at the Tahoe Tavern for private or group lessons.
Tahoe
Telephone Services
There is no charge for local calls (prefixes: 546, 583, 584, 581, 525, 587, 562, 582).
Television Channels
Tahoe Tavern – All units have Spectrum cable. Channels will vary according to the package.
Please refer to the information provided in each unit.
Tavern Shores – All units have expanded Spectrum cable. Channels will vary according to the package and provider.
Please refer to the information provided in each unit.
General Rules
Balconies
Must be kept free of hanging towels, swimsuits, clothes, etc.
Bicycles
Bicycles with riders damage the grass, erode the dirt on unseeded banks, and cause nails to pop from pier boards. Please ride only on paved roads and paths.
Noise
The closeness of townhome living can cause happy sounds of convivial groups to be intolerable noise for those seeking peace and quiet or sleep. Please be thoughtful of your neighbors, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Pedestrians / Speeding
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times on the Tahoe Tavern / Tavern Shores properties. Many of those pedestrians are small children. Drivers are urged to be cautious, considerate and slow.
Pets
The Homeowners’ Association rules do not allow pets in rental homes. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic charge of $500 to your credit card.
Recreational Vehicles
Motorhomes, campers, mopeds, motorized scooters, motorcycles, off-road vehicles and parked boat trailers are not allowed on the property.
Water System - “Flo-Logic” (in each Tahoe Tavern home only)
Each property has a ‘Flo-Logic’ water system to assist in detecting water leaks.
When you enter the property for the first time, after an extended time away from the property (18 hours approximately), the system will be in ‘Away’ mode, and will have shut the water off to the property. If this is the case, you will hear a beeping noise coming from the display box that is usually located in the coat closet.
To restart the water system:
You will see two 2 electronic boxes on the wall inside the closet. The bottom box has a digital display that will say “Away”or it may say “Leak.”
The box has 3 rows of buttons on it -- you will need to push the bottom right button that says “Disarm” and then push the top middle button that says “Home” and you will hear the water fill the pipes. The water system is ready for use at this point.
If the beeping noise happens again in a short amount of time and the display indicates “Leak” at this time, please contact Hansen Maintenance at 530-583-0229 or our office at 530 583-3704.
Recreation at Tahoe Tavern Properties
Tahoe Tavern and Tavern Shores are two separate Homeowner Associations. Association rules require guests to use only the facilities (i.e., pool, tennis courts, pier, etc.) located on their rental property.
Heated Swimming Pool
Pool Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Day to October 1 (weather permitting).
Lifeguard on duty mid June through Labor Day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All courts are reserved on an hourly basis only. Proper soled shoes are required for play, shirts are required at all times. Please check with the tennis hostess if you have any questions.
Tennis Lessons
Our teaching pro has a variety of private and group lessons designed to improve your game and meet other tennis players while at Tahoe Tavern. Please call 530-583-6843 for additional information or stop by the pro shop.
Volleyball Court
A sand court is available at the Tavern Shores beach area (Tavern Shores guests only).
Thank you for your cooperation.
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 Westto-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
Lake Tahoe Facts
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.
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 one-tenth 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 off80 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
Points of Interest
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.
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
Points of Interest
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.
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. 530587-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. 775-8310660. 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 onehalf 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 onehalf 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 one-eighth 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.
