Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hiking
and west of Tahoe City. For maps and trailhead directions, stop by the visitors center. Re-
commended day hikes include the moderately strenuous
Five Lakes Trail
(over 4 miles
round-trip), which starts from Alpine Meadows Rd off Hwy 89 heading toward Squaw
Valley, and the easy trek to
Paige Meadows
, leading onto the Tahoe Rim Trail. Paige
Meadows is also good terrain for novice mountain bikers and for snowshoeing. Wilderness
permits are not required, even for overnight trips, but free campfire permits are needed,
even for gas stoves. Leashed dogs are allowed on these trails.
Cycling
The paved 4-mile
Truckee River Bike Trail
runs from Tahoe City toward Squaw Valley,
while the multi-use
West Shore Bike Path
heads 9 miles south to Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine
Point State Park, including highway shoulder and residential street sections. Both are fairly
easy rides, but expect crowds on summer weekends. The whole family can rent bicycles
from any of several shops along N Lake Blvd. Park and head out from the
64 Acres Park
trailhead behind the Tahoe City Transit Center. The excellent bike trail map of
Lake
Zip Lining
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
ZIP-LINING
(
530-581-7563;
www.tahoetreetop.com
;
725 Granlibakken Rd, off Hwy 89; adult/child 5-12yr $45/
35;
10am-5:30pm Sat & Sun Jan-late May, 9am-7:30pm daily late May-Aug, reduced hours Sep-Dec;
)
At the Granlibakken resort, take a 2.5-hour monkey-like romp between tree platforms con-
nected by zip lines and swinging bridges. Various courses are geared to everyone from
little kids (no more than 10ft off the ground) to daredevils (two 100ft zip lines and one
that's 300ft). Reserve ahead.
Winter Sports
Tahoe City is within easy reach of a half dozen downhill and cross-country skiing and
snowboarding resorts.
