In addition to hiking, mountain biking, running, walking, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing…
Websites with more information: TahoeActivies.com, gotahoenorth.com, Tahoe.com.
Alpine Skiing
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
800-403-0207
600 Alpine Meadows Rd.
Alpine Meadows, CA 96146
Website
Boreal Mountain Resort
530-426-3666
19749 Boreal Ridge Rd.
Soda Springs, CA 95728
Website
Diamond Peak
775-832-1177
1210 Ski Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
Website
Donner Ski Ranch
530-426-3635
19320 Donner Pass Rd.
Norden, CA 95724
Website
Heavenly Mountain Resort
775-586-7000
4080 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Website
Homewood Mountain Resort
530-525-2992
5145 W. Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Website
Mount Rose Ski Resort
800-SKI-ROSE
22222 Mt. Rose Hwy.
Reno, NV 89511
Website
Northstar
530-562-1010
5001 Northstar Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort
800-403-0206
1960 Squaw Valley Rd.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Sierra-at-Tahoe
530-659-7453
1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe Rd.
Twin Bridges, CA 95735
Website
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
530-426-9000
629 Sugar Bowl Rd.
Norden, CA 95724
Website
Tahoe Donner
530-587-9444
11603 Snowpeak Way
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Art - Make Your own and Supplies
All Fired Up – arts and crafts for all ages
530-414-9034
475 North Lake Blvd. (Cobblestone center)
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Atelier – art supply store (drawing, print making, sewing, wood carving, and much more)
530-582-5500
10098 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Geared for Games – art supplies, art and craft projects
760 N Lake Blvd # 2
Tahoe City, CA
530-581-4263
475 N Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA
530-581-4263
1985 Squaw Valley Road
Suite #27
Olympic Valley, CA
530-584-6133
Muse – Art Reclaimed – Gallery, classes, events
museartreclaimed@gmail.com
855 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Baseball Fields
Conner’s Field
Full size baseball field in Tahoe City
335 Grove St.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Pomin Park
Baseball field with a small batting cage
2500 Lake Forest Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Kings Beach Field
Full sized baseball field in Kings Beach, behind the elementary school
8298 Dolly Varden Ave.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
North Tahoe Regional Park
Full sized baseball fields
6600 Donner Rd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Bath Boutique
Lather & Fizz Bath Boutique
Tahoe City - Cobblestone Center
475 North Lake Blvd., Suite 253
(UPSTAIR on the 2nd floor)
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-583-9900
Palisades Tahoe Village
1850 Village South Rd., Suite 44
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
530-584-6001
Website
Chocolates
Tahoe City Chocolates – gourmet sweets, the best handmade chocolates, candies from all over the world, delicious ice cream, classic confections, gift boxes, and more!
530-583-6652
760 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Upstairs in the Boatworks Mall
Website
Cross Country Skiing (Nordic Skiing)
Auburn Ski Club Training Center
530-426-3313
19749 Boreal Ridge Road
Soda Springs, CA 95728
Website
Nordic Center at the Resort at Squaw Creek
530-583-6300
400 Squaw Creek Rd.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Northstar
530-562-3270
The village at Northstar
5001 Northstar Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
North Tahoe Regional Park Nordic Ski Area
530-546-4212
6600 Donner Road
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Royal Gorge
530-426-3871
9411 Pahatsi Rd.
Soda Springs, CA 95728
Website
Tahoe City Cross Country
530-583-5475
925 Country Club Dr.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
530-583-3796
251 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center
530-587-9484
Alder Creek Adventure Cntr
15275 Alder Creek Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Furniture
Cabin Fever – wide variety of boutique furniture and unique accessories
530-583-8143
551 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Golf
Edgewood Tahoe
775-588-2787
180 Lake Parkway
Stateline, NV 89449
Website
Incline Village Golf Course
877-468-4397
893 Southwood Blvd.
Incline Village, NV 89451
Website
Old Brockway Golf Course
530-206-0391
400 Brassie Ave.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Northstar Golf Course
530-562-3290
Northstar Drive
Truckee, CA
Website
Squaw Valley – the Links at Squaw Creek
530-412-7034
400 Squaw Creek Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Tahoe City Golf Course
530-583-1516
251 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Horseback Riding
Websites with more information:
gotahoenorth.com
tahoe.com
Alpine Meadows Stables
530-583-3905
Alpine Meadows Road
Tahoe City, CA
Website
Camp Richardson Corral and Pack Station
530-541-3113
#4 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(at historic Camp Richardson)
Website
Piping Rock Equestrian Center
530-582-6780
12318 Union Mills Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Tahoe Donner
530-587-9470
15275 Alder Creek Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Libraries
Websites with more information:
gotahoenorth.com
tahoe.com
Libraries
Kings Beach Library
530-546-2021
301 Secline St.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Website
Incline Village Library
775-832-4130
845 Alder Ave.
Incline Village, NV 89451
Website
Tahoe City Library
530-583-3382
740 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Truckee Library
530-582-7846
10031 Levon Ave.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Massage
Lighthouse Spa Massage and Skin Care
530-583-8100
850 N. Lake Blvd. #20A
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(behind Safeway, on the water, upstairs)
Website
Massage on the Lake Day Spa
530-583-3200
505 Westlake Blvd., Ste 3
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(upstairs)
Website
North Lake Massage and Skin Care
530-546-4885
6921 North Lake Blvd. 1 #111
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Mountain Biking
North Tahoe Regional Park
530-546-4212
6600 Donner Rd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Tahoe City Cross County – Mountain bike trails until the snow flies
530-583-1516
925 Country Club Drive
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Truckee Bike Park – the ‘pump track’
12200 Joerger Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Olympic Bike Shop – the staff know all the trails and have all the maps….
530-581-2500
620 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Movies
Websites with more information:
gotahoenorth.com
tahoe.com
Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema
A movie theater that shows major motion pictures, independent films, actions sports films, environmental movies, and it hosts filmmakers, speakers, dance performances, and live music. Check out their website for list of upcoming shows. Serves beer and wine, in addition to limited food.
530-584-2431
In the Cobblestone Center
475 N Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, California 96145
Website
Movie Night on Commons Beach (Wednesdays)
530-583-3796
400 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Incline Village Cinema
530-546-5951
901 Tahoe Blvd.
Incline Village, NV 89451
No website – google "Incline Village Cinema"
The Village Cinema - Northstar
530-562-8800
3001 Northstar Dr. #3053
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Newspapers – local
Websites with more information:
gotahoenorth.com
tahoe.com
Most of the local papers are available for free – look for kiosks around Tahoe City and in stores.
Moonshine Ink
Breaking news to inspiring stories, second Thursday of every month.
Website
Sierra Sun
The newspaper of Tahoe – covering breaking news, local news, people, places, events, and everything.
Website
Tahoe Daily Tribune
Weekly paper that covers the southern portion of Lake Tahoe and Incline. News, entertainment, arts, and more.
Website
Tahoe Weekly
Weekly paper that covers North Lake and Truckee areas. News, outdoors, art, culture, entertainment, festivals, events, and more.
Website
Office Supplies (Including FedEx/UPS locations)
The Office Boss-Mail Center
Authorized shipping outlet and drop off location for: FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS and more
Offers: office supplies, business services, full service printing, graphic design
11260 Donner Pass Rd., C1
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-1620
Website
Olympic Valley
Tram to High Camp – ride the Palisades Tahoe tram to High Camp - the views are amazing! High camp offers a hot tub and pool (summer only) and an ice skating rink in the winter. In addition, the Olympic Museum showcases the history of Palisades Tahoe. Restaurants are located at High Camp.
800-403-0206
1990 Squaw Peak Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96145
Website
SnoVentures Activity Zone, located in the base area of Palisades Tahoe, has mini snowmobiles for children aged 6 and up and snow tubing! (Winter only)
800-403-0206
1653 Squaw Valley Loop
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Skyjump – great activity for anyone between 20 and 220 lbs. Wear a harness and safely learn to do a front or back somersault or see how high you can jump!
530-581-7563
1960 Olympic Valley
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Other Activities
Crawdad fishing off of the piers – bacon for bait, string, and a stone to sink it to the bottom, bucket to hold them
Take a sandwich to Bliss State Park and picnic
Sand Harbor – beautiful, sandy beach
Take the new bike trail starting in Incline along the water to Sand Harbor
Reno – The Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary – animalark.org
Pickle Ball
Granlibakken Pickleball Courts
530-583-4242
725 Granlibakken Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Incline Village Tennis and Pickleball Center
775-832-1235
964 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV
Website
Kilner Park
530-546-1215
410 Ward Ave.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Tahoe Pickleball
530-320-5367
101 Squaw Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96145
Website
Playgrounds/Play Structures
Commons Beach
530-583-3796
400 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Kilner Park
530-580-6279
Hwy. 89 and Ward Ave.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
530-523-3203
8398 N. Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Website
North Tahoe Regional Park
530-546-4212
6600 Donner Rd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Squaw Valley
Tram to High Camp – ride the Squaw Valley tram to High Camp - the views are amazing! High camp offers a hot tub and pool (summer only) and an ice skating rink in the winter. In addition, the Olympic Museum showcases the history of Squaw. Restaurants are located at High Camp.
800-403-0206
1990 Squaw Peak Road
Olympic Valley, Ca 96145
Website
Squaw Valley Skyjump – great activity for anyone between 20 and 220 lbs. Wear a harness and safely learn to do a front or back somersault or see how high you can jump
530-581-7563
1960 Olympic Valley
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Chocolates
Tahoe City Chocolates – gourmet sweets, the best handmade chocolates, candies from all over the world, delicious ice cream, classic confections, gift boxes, and more!
530-583-6652
760 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City
Upstairs in the Boatworks Mall
Website
Pomin Park
530-583-3796
2500 Lake Forest Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
River Rafting and Whitewater Rafting
River Rafting – Rafting (really, floating) the Truckee River from Tahoe City to River Ranch Restaurant. The float takes 2-3 hours and takes you through beautiful scenery, swimming holes, and sandbars. Commercial grade rafts and a free shuttle back to Tahoe City. Two companies offer this fun trip:
Truckee River Raft Company
530-583-0123
185 W. River Road
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Truckee River Rafting
530-583-1111
175 W. River Road
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Whitewater Rafting
Class 2-3 whitewater rafting down the Truckee River (east from the town of Truckee towards Reno). This guided rafting trip is NOT a float and reservations are a must.
Tahoe Whitewater Tours
530-587-5777
10015 Palisades Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Tributary Whitewater Tours
530-346-6812
Or
800-672-3846
Call for details
Website
Ropes Courses
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks – fun for the whole family! Each park offers a variety of courses for every level of athleticism and amazing views. Each course consists of multiple tree platforms
connected by a variety of different style ‘bridges’ and/or zip lines. Each of the three locations offers different challenges.
530-581-7563
3 Locations:
Tahoe City
(behind Granlibakken Resort)
In Squaw Valley
North Tahoe Regional Park
Website
Shopping (walkable) – practical and boutique stores, all unique
Cabin Fever – wide variety of boutique furniture and unique accessories
530-583-8143
551 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Jack & Emmy Children’s Boutique
530-536-3163
10191 Donner Pass Rd. Ste 3
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Kings Beach – Downtown area
Gonorthtahoe.com
8398 N. Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Website
Mountain Hardware Truckee
530-587-4844
11320 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Northstar Village – base of the ski area
https://tahoe.com/the-village-at-northstar
5001 Northstar Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Palisades Tahoe Village – base of the ski area
1990 Squaw Peak Road
Olympic Valley, Ca 96145
Website
Ruffles and Ruffnecks – children’s boutique
530-583-1128
475 N. Lake Blvd. (Cobblestone Center)
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Tahoe City - downtown
https://tahoe.com/tahoe-city/shopping
400 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Truckee – historic downtown
https://downtowntruckee.com/truckee-shopping/
10104 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Tennis Courts
Incline Village Tennis Center
775-832-1235
964 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV
Website
Kilner Park
530-546-1215
410 Ward Ave.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
Lake Tahoe Tennis Courts
No Phone #
1960 Squaw Valley Rd.
Olympic Valley, CA 96161
Website
NorthStar Tennis
530-562-0321
2200 N. Village Dr., 4309
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
North Tahoe Regional Park
530-546-4212
6600 Donner Rd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Website
Truckee River Regional Park
530-582-7720
10050 Brockway Rd.
Truckee, CA 96146
Website
Toys, Games, Books
Geared for Games
Geared For Games
Geared for Games
In the Boatworks Mall
760 N Lake Blvd # 2
Tahoe City, CA
530-581-4263
Geared for Games
In the Cobblestone Center
475 N Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA
530-581-4263
Mindplay
In Palisades Tahoe Village
1985 Squaw Valley Road
Suite #27
Olympic Valley, CA
530-584-6133
Mountain Hardware Truckee
530-587-4844
11320 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Ruffles and Ruffnecks
530-583-1128
475 N. Lake Blvd.
(Cobblestone Center)
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Website
The Tree House
530-587-4883
10104 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Truckee Variety Store
530-587-3117
10088 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Village Toys
775-831-8181
899 Tahoe Blvd.
Incline Village, CA 89451
Website
Word After Word Bookshop
530-536-5099
10118 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Website
Trampoline Parks – Reno & Truckee
DEFY Trampoline Park
775-624-9989
1330 Scheels Drive, Ste. 250
Sparks, NV 89434
Website
Fly High Trampoline Park
775-856-8131
10 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89431
Website
Urban Air Adventure Park
775-300-7607
2210 Harvard Way
Reno, NV 89502
Website
Woodward Tahoe
530-426-3666
19749 Boreal Ridge Rd.
Soda Springs, CA 95728
Website
Water Parks
Wild Island Family Adventure Park – seasonal water park (waterslides)
Year ‘round: Arcade, bowling, go karts, laser tag, high ballocity, mini-golf (indoor), XD adventure theater, billiards, food, drink
775-359-2927
250 Wild Island Ct.
Sparks, NV 89434
Website
Yoga Studios
Mountain Lotus Yoga
530-583-7500
760 North Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(in Boatworks Mall)
Website
The Sanctuary
530-546-6005
205 Stateline Rd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Website
Wanderlust Yoga Studio
530-584-6140
1720 East Village Rd., Ste 64
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Website
Yoga Room
530-580-8783
475 North Lake Blvd. #251
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(Cobblestone Center)
Website
Hiking
Remember, you are at or above 6,000 feet and it is extremely dry (there is no humidity).
Please make sure to drink lots of water and carry more than you think you need with you.
Take extra food and clothing.
Always tell someone where you are going to hike/bike and when you expect to be back.
For more information:Tahoe City Visitor Information Center – 530-581-6900
100 North Lake Blvd., bottom floor
(next to Fanny Bridge at the Wye in Tahoe City)
www.GoTahoeNorth.com
Desolation Wilderness – call Lake Tahoe Basin Management
Unit at 530-543-2600
Or visit any of the sports stores and talk to the locals
Below is a brief list of hiking trails
Barker North to Vista Point
Classification: Medium
Distance: 3.5 miles round trip
Low / High Elevations: 7650 ft. / 7970 ft
Location: To reach the Barker Pass trailhead, take Hwy 89 4 miles south from Tahoe City or 4 miles north from Tahoma, then turn (right if coming from the north and left if coming from the south) onto Blackwood Canyon Road at Kaspian Campground. The trailhead is 7.5 miles from the turnoff.
Description: For the first mile, a moderately steep walk heads west around the south side of Barker Peak, through open fields of mule's ears and past eastward views down Blackwood Canyon to Lake Tahoe. After another 0.25 miles, you will cross a beautiful stream bordered with asters, delphiniums, tiger lilies, columbines, paintbrushes, and other wildflowers. A 0.5 miles gentle trek up through open volcanic terrain and red fir forest leads to two lofty volcanic plugs which provide excellent wind protection for a picnic and sightseeing. The TRT continues from here, but if you go further make sure to give yourself enough time to get back to your car before the sun sets.
Bayview Trail
Classification: Medium
Distance: Varies
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 25 miles, go around Emerald Bay to the Bayview Campground across from Inspiration Point. Parking is located at the far end of the campground.
Description: View Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe along this steep trail that leads you up the side of Maggie’s Peal into Desolation Wilderness. Sights include Granite Lake. Corral and watering facilities for horses are available at the trailhead. A Wilderness permit is required. Trails: 1 mile to Granite, 4 miles to Azure, 5 miles to Dicks.
Cascade Creek Fall Trail
Classification: Medium
Distance: 1 Mile (one-way)
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 25 miles, go around Emerald Bay to the Bayview Campground which is located across from Inspiration Point. Parking is located at the far end of the campground.
Description: View Cascade Lake and the 200-foot high falls.
Eagle Falls Trail
Classification: Medium
Distance: Varies
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 25 miles to Emerald Bay, to the Eagle Falls Picnic Area is on the right.
Description: This is a popular and congested area. A Wilderness permit is required. This steep trail leads into the heart of Desolation Wilderness. Eagle Lake is a popular short hike. Longer hikes include the three Velmas, Dicks and Fontanillis lakes. Trails: 4.5 miles to Dicks and Upper & Middle Velmas, 5 miles to Fontanillis.
Echo Lake to Lake Aloha
Classification: Hard
Distance: 12 miles round trip
Low / High Elevations: 7525 ft. / 8540 ft
Location: On US Highway 50, follow signed turnoff to Echo Lake 0.5 mile west of Echo Summit. Look for a parking lot about a mile from the turnoff, near Lower Echo Lake. The trail starts at the dam below Echo Chalet.
Description: From the dam at Lower Echo Lake, the trail follows the shoreline past gnarled trees and some quaint cabin homes. It then curves south over the rocky peninsula between Lower and Upper Echo Lakes, and arrives at a trail junction. Going down to the left will take you to the Echo Lake Taxi Pier, where a water taxi goes back to the chalet. (For information contact Echo Chalet at 530-659-7207). The TRT continues straight and climbs steadily over more rocky terrain. After another 0.6 miles, the trail levels off as you enter Desolation Wilderness. In the next 2.9 miles you will many trails, so be careful not to stray off the TRT/PCT. During this time you will be climbing steadily through open granite areas, several mixed forests of red firs, mountain hemlocks and western white pine and scattered small grassy meadows that bloom with wildflowers. Finally after 6 miles of fairly steady uphill you will arrive at Lake Aloha. This is the ideal spot to relax, have lunch, swim, and soak in the sun before returning to your car.
Ellis Peak Trail
Classification: Moderate
Distance: 5 miles out and back
Location: Head south on #89 from Tahoe City for another 4.2 miles to Caspian Picnic Area. Turn west on Blackwood Canyon Road. The road follows Blackwood creek for 2.3 miles, crosses the creek and then climbs 4.8 miles to Barker Pass. Ellis Peak Trailhead is located on the south side of the road where the pavement ends on the summit.
Description: Ellis Peak Trail is a 5 mile out and back trail located near Homewood, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & mountain biking and is accessible from June until October.
Emerald Bay – Vikingsholm Castle
Classification: Moderate
Distance: 1 Mile (one-way)
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 25 miles to Emerald Bay; there will be a parking lot on the left.
Description: View an authentic replica of a Viking castle. Daily tours from mid-June through Labor Day for a nominal fee. View Emerald Bay and Fannette Island from the shoreline of Emerald Bay State Park. Hike the short trail to Lower Eagle Falls which begins directly across from the castle. No pets allowed.
Meeks Bay Trail
Classification: Moderate
Distance: Varies
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 12 miles to the Meeks Bay Resort. Parking is across the highway from the resort at a small dirt parking lot.
Description: This moderate hike takes you along the northernmost part of the unofficial Tahoe-Yosemite Trail. After following a road for approximately 1.3 miles, the trail passes a small spring, parallels Meeks Creek and continues upward into a forested valley. View Alpine lakes before the trail ascends 1,000 feet up a series of switchbacks leading to Phipps Pass. Trails: 4.5 miles to Genevieve, 5 miles to Craig, 5.7 miles to Hidden, 5.9 to Shadow, 6.3 miles to Stony Ridge, 8 miles to Rubicon.
Rubicon Trail
Classification: Moderate
Distance: Varies
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 22 miles to D.L. Bliss State Park. Fee for day use parking.
Description: Dipping up and down along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, this trail offers some of the most scenic views of the Lake. Bring a swimsuit, towel and picnic lunch to enjoy a sunny day at one of the many quiet coves along the way. No pets allowed.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Classification: Moderate
Distance: Varies
Location: From Tahoe City take Hwy 89 south 11 miles. Turn left into the park. The park charges a parking fee for day use.
Description: Contact state park rangers to obtain maps of the many trails located here. While you’re there don’t miss a tour of the historic Ehrman mansion. Call (530) 525-7982 for more information.
Ward Canyon to Paige Meadows
Classification: Easy
Distance: 1.4 miles round trip
Low / High Elevations: 6520 ft. / 6840 ft
Location: Ward Creek Boulevard Trailhead. This trailhead can be found off Highway 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Turn (right if coming from the north and left if coming from the south) onto Ward Creek Boulevard. Go 2.5 miles till you see a small TRT kiosk.
Description: The trail heads east for 0.2 miles, then joins a northwest climbing dirt road. For the next 0.5 miles, you will follow this road steeply uphill through a thick forest of white fir and Jeffrey pine. Near the top of the hill there is a break in the trees, allowing for views of Ward Canyon, Ward Peak, and the Sherwood Chairlift of Alpine Meadows. AT the next dirt road be sure to turn left and stay on the TRT. Paige Meadows is actually a series of five interconnected meadows, which provide spring wildflowers, colorful drifts of aspen leaves in the fall, and great mountain views all year long. Make sure to remain on the trail as meadows are very fragile ecosystems! After enjoying your meadow experience, turn around and return to your car.