2013 Truckee Visitor Guide

2013 / 2014 Visitors Guide

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Experience a fun & unique stay at our charming, newly-remodel hotel in

historic downtown Truckee.

800-659-6921

10007 Bridge Street, Truckeewww.truckeehotel.com

Premier train watching spot!

6 Welcome to Truckee

8 Destination Truckee

10 Calendar of Events

Summer Activities12 Lodging

14 Golf

16 Food + Drink

29 Camping

30 Fishing

31 Hiking & Biking

34 Water Sports

37 Recreation + Parks

Winter Activities38 Skiing + Riding

40 Winter Activities

Out & About in Truckee41 Shopping

44 Historical Timeline + Museums

45 Historic Downtown Truckee

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8 DESTINATIONTRUCKEE 10 CALENDAR 12 LODGING

16 FOOD + DRINK 23 FREE THINGS TO DO 31 HIKING + BIKING

Truckee LifestyleBe sure to check out the lifestyle features inside

on local Truckee residents, as well as fun facts

and ideas that make Truckee a great place to live

or visit.

21 Enjoy the View

23 Free Things to Do

25 Doggone Fun!

27 Happily Ever After

35 Donner Summit

36 Lake Tahoe

43 Blast from the Past

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Begin your experience in Historic Downtown Truckee Visit the California WelCome Center

for trip planning assistanCe

Let the experienced staff at the Truckee California Welcome Center help you with lodging, dining, and activity choices. The Truckee California Welcome

Center (CWC) is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and conveniently located right off Interstate 80 in the Train Depot in

historic downtown Truckee. The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber

of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, Visit California, and Certified Folder Display Service. It is one of 20 CWCs operated throughout California, offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler.

The CWCs serve as your personal travel concierge to assist you in all aspects of your Truckee and

California trip with plenty of local, regional, and statewide information.

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The Official Truckee Visitors Guide is published by

Just Imagine Marketing and Design in cooperation with the

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce.

Publisher: Kathy Hess

Just Imagine Marketing and Design

E [email protected]; justimaginemktg.com

Art Director: Lori Kunder

Photography: Daphne Hougard

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce

Lynn Saunders, President/CEO

10065 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161

T 530-587-2757; E [email protected]

truckee.com; truckeechamber.com

The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is conveniently

located right off Interstate 80 and open 7 days a week.

The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of

Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, Visit

California, and Certified Folder Display Service. The CWC offers

valuable information and services for travelers for their visit to

Truckee and through all of California.

10065 Donner Pass Rd.; T 866-443-2027

Get Social with Us!

The Official Truckee Visitors Guide is a product of the Truckee

Donner Chamber of Commerce and Just Imagine Marketing and

Design. All content is copyrighted, June 2013. Every effort has

been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained

within this directory. The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce

and Just Imagine Marketing and Design assume no responsibility

for misinformation including if event details change after publica-

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Summer EventsWine Walks–June 29, July 27, August 31Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival–July 6Tough Mudder–July 13-14Tahoe Trail 100–July 20Autumn Food & Wine–September 6-8Tough Mudder–September 28-29

On-Going Events: Mountain Bike Race Series—Downhill and Cross-Country, Mountain Bike Clinics and Camps, Tahoe Star Tours, STRIDER Adventure Zone, Retro Skate Night and Live Music on the Village Stage

For more information, visit NorthstarCalifornia.com

NorthstarCalifornia.com • 1.800.GoNorth

Book your tee time today! 530.562.3290

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What makes a great mountain town? Start by being surrounded

by amazing natural resources such as the dramatic Sierra

Nevada mountains, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Truckee

River, nearby reservoirs, alpine lakes, and streams. Combine that with a

community of adventure-seeking locals that live the lifestyle most can only

dream of, with nature’s playground right out their backyard. Like-minded

individuals that care and are willing to put in the time and effort to make

a difference in their community. Put that on top of a town that is rich in

history, that embraces and retains their western roots and heritage, and

you have the authentic, charming mountain town of Truckee.

Inside these pages you’ll find everything you need to take you out

of your world, and into ours. We invite you to explore and discover the

world of Truckee. From lodging, shopping, dining, golf, ski, family-friendly

activities, weddings, camping, snowboard, skate, spa, and more.

This year, Truckee is celebrating 20 years of incorporation and 150

years since its establishment. What once was a stop for supplies for

early emigrants making their way West, is now a world-class destination.

20 years ago, the community came together to take its fate into its own

hands, to create its own destiny with incorporation. Guiding land use,

ensuring its unique small town community character is retained, the streets

are well maintained, and the abundance of snow is removed. This big step

in Truckee’s history is a large part of why Truckee is as healthy and vibrant

as it is today.

Read the lifestyle profiles within this guide of just a few of our locals

that call Truckee home. Learn why they chose the Truckee area, where

they came from, and what motivates them to get up every day and live the

Truckee lifestyle to the fullest.

Enjoy your time in Truckee creating your own uniquely memorable

adventures.

Lynn SaundersPresident/CEO

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DONNERPARTY HIKE

October 5–6, 2013THE TRUCKEE DONNER AREAIS STEEPED IN HISTORY

Exploring this region on interpretive walks and hikes you can almost hear the clip-clop of oxen and the rumble

of wagon wheels, as countless emigrants scaled the mighty Sierra Nevada in search of a better life. Put on your hiking shoes, choose a hike and explore Truckee’s history. FOR MORE INFORMATION:

530-587-8808 | www.truckee.com [email protected]

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About Us

Location Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Truckee is just 200 miles northeast of San Francisco, 100 miles east of Sacramento, California, 40 miles west of Reno, Nevada, and 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe, California.

ELEVationDowntown Truckee: 5,980 ft.Donner Summit: 7,239 ft.Donner Peak: 8,019 ft.Mt. Judah: 8,243 ft.

cLiMatEAverage Summer Temperature: 40–79o FAverage Winter Temperature: 17–42o FAverage Total Snowfall: 206 inchesAverage Total Precipitation: 32 inches(SOURCE: WESTERN REGIONAL CLIMATE CENTER)

Getting Here

tRanSPoRtationAir AccessReno-Tahoe International Airport2001 East Plumb Ln., Reno, NV (40 miles from Truckee)775-328-6400; renoairport.com

Truckee Tahoe Airport10356 Truckee Airport Rd., off Hwy. 267No commercial service; general aviation airport530-587-4119; truckeetahoeairport.com

Rail AccessTruckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd.Amtrak stops in Truckee, once a day eastbound and once a day westbound. There is no Amtrak agent in Truckee. For more information or to purchase tickets:800-USA-RAIL (872-7245); amtrak.com

Bus AccessTruckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd.Greyhound stops in Truckee four times a day. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Greyhound, or from the bus driver when boarding bus in Truckee. 800-231-2222; greyhound.com

Amtrak bus services disembark eastbound passengers at Truckee and pick up westbound passengers at Truckee three times a day. 877-974-3322

Getting Around

LocaL tRanSPoRtationTART (Tahoe Area Regional Transit) Connects Truckee with north and west shores of Lake Tahoe. 800-736-6365; 530-550-1212; laketahoetransit.com

Truckee Transit Within town bus service 530-587-7451

Ski Shuttles (seasonal)Scheduled shuttles in winter

Airport ShuttleNorth Lake Tahoe Express travelers can book reservations on a 21-passenger shuttle that runs between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Truckee-Tahoe. To make reservations: 866-216-5222; northlaketahoeexpress.com

Automobile RentalEnterprise Rent-A-Car 530-550-1550Hertz Car Rental 530-550-9191

Taxis/Limousines/ShuttlesAnytime Taxi 530-414-4187Bell Limo/Airport Mini Bus 775-786-3700

800-235-5466Bluebird Taxi 530-414-1547High Sierra Taxi 530-412-1927Independent Cab Co. 530-546-8687North Lake Tahoe Express 866-216-5222Reno-Tahoe Limousine & Shuttle Service 800-660-4546 775-348-0868Sunset Limousine Services 775-787-7999 866-455-5515Truckee Tahoe Transportation 530-582-5828North Tahoe Checker Cab 866-420-8294 530-587-0666Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT-TMA) 530-546-2912LakeTahoeTransit.com

Dial A RideDoor-to-door service in the Truckee area, 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday. Reservations advised by 5 pm the day before. 530-587-7451

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Airport Service 3:30am – Midnight

Reservations:NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com (866)216-5222

Shuttles From Reno to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee

Google Your Trip & More: LakeTahoeTransit.comTO FIND OUT MORE, LOG ON TO

truckeetahoeairport.com

We’re in the business of connecting. Sometimes it’s through the air, sometimes through our kids-outreach programs and sometimes through a conference or meeting you hold at the airport. It’s just one of the many ways we serve those who live here.

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FebruaryRahlves Bonzai tour rahlvesbanzai.com

Black ties & tails hstt.org

Squaw Valley Prom squaw.com

MarchSnowfest tahoesnowfestival.com

Rahlves Bonzai tour rahlvesbanzai.com

the Great Ski Race thegreatskirace.com

aprilEarth Day celebration tahoetruckeeearthday.com

Maytruckee Home & Building Show truckeehomeshow.com

Paddleboard & Stand Up Paddleboard Race tahoecup.org

JuneReno tahoe odyssey Renotahoeodyssey.com

truckee Day truckeeday.org

Soroptimist Wine Restaurant Faire truckee.com

truckee BrewFest truckeeoptimist.com/truckbrewfest

truckee RibFest truckeeribfest.com

truckee Running Festival tahoetrailrunning.com

Reno Rodeo renorodeo.com

Western States 100 Endurance Run wser.org

adventure Sport Week adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Julyartown, Reno renoisartown.com

truckee 4th of July Parade truckee.com

truckee 4th of July Fireworks tdrpd.com/events

truckee tahoe air Fair & Family Festival truckeetahoeairfair.com

Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival northstarcalifornia.com

aRtour 2013 northtahoearts.com

tough Mudder toughmudder.com

Relay For Life of truckee tahoe relayforlife.org

Wanderlust Festival wanderlustfestival.com

tahoe trail 100K Leadville Qualifier northstarcalifornia.com

Western States trail Foundation tevis cup teviscup.org

USGa U.S. Junior amateur championship martiscamp.com/usage-championship

Donner Lake triathlon, Donner Lake donnerlaketri.com

august Squaw Valley Mountain Run squaw.com

Lake tahoe Shakespeare Festival laketahoeshakespeare.com

Hot august nights hotaugustnights.net

Lake tahoe concourse d’Elegance laketahoeconcours.com

Donner Lake open Water Swim sierranevadamasters.com

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest squaw.com

Peaks & Paws, Squaw Valley squaw.com

Lake tahoe triathlon laketahoetri.com

Barcelona norcal Soccer tournament truckee.com

annual Foam Fest squaw.com

Septembernugget Rib cook-off nuggetribcookoff.com

Lake tahoe autumn Food & Wine Festival tahoefoodandwine.com

Pacific Fine arts & crafts Festival pacificfinearts.com

Reno Balloon Races renoballoon.com

trails & Vistas trailsandvistas.com

tahoe Fat tire Festival tahoefattirefestival.org

tahoe Sierra century Ride tahoesierracentury.com

national championship air Races airrace.org

High Fives Foundation Bocce tournament highfivefoundation.com

iRonMan Lake tahoe ironman.com/laketahoe

Street Vibrations, Reno road-shows.com

Lake tahoe Marathon laketahoemarathon.com

tough Mudder toughmudder.com

octobertruckee Downtown Wine Walk & Shop truckeewinewalk.com

Donner Party Hike truckee.com

truckee River Day truckeeriverwc.org

trick-or-treat on Downtown truckee Streets historictruckee.com

novembertruckee Ski Swap tdrpd.com/events

Decembernorthstar noel nights northstarcalifornia.com

truckee tree Lighting ceremony truckee.com

calendar There’s an abundance of events that take place year-round in the Truckee-Tahoe area. Here is just a small sampling!

Head to truckee.com for all the details, new events, and more!

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2013 ongoing Summer Seasonal Eventstruckee thursdays truckeethursdays.com

First Fridays historictruckee.com

Wednesday Music in the Park tdprd.com/events

Foothill Farmers Market foothillfarmersmarket.com

Retro Skate night northstarcalifornia.com

Fresh air Flicks california89.com

tuesday Bluesday squaw.com

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Truckee/Donner AreA

cEDaR HoUSE SPoRt HotEL 10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-582-5655; cedarhousesporthotel.com 40 $$$-$$$$ x x x x

DonnER LaKE inn & B&B 10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee; 530-587-5574; donnerlakeinn.com 5 $$$ x

DonnER LaKE ViLLaGE 15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-6081; 866-666-1291; donnerlakevillage.com 66 $$-$$$ x

HaMPton inn anD SUitES 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee; 530-587-1197; 888-587-1197; hamptoninntruckee.com 109 $$$ x x

HotEL tRUcKEE-taHoE 11331 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530-587-4525; 800-824-6385; hoteltruckeetahoe.com 100 $$$ x x x x

inn at tRUcKEE 11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee; 530-587-8888; 888-773-6888; innattruckee.com 42 $$ x x x

LocH LEVEn LoDGE 13855 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-3773; 877-663-6637; lochlevenlodge.com 8 $$$ x

LoSt tRaiL LoDGE 8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee; 530-320-9268; losttraillodge.com 5 cabins $$ x x

RiVER StREEt inn 10009 East River St, Truckee; 530-550-9290; riverstreetinntruckee.com 11 $$$ x

tRUcKEE DonnER LoDGE 10527 Coldstream Rd, Truckee; 530-582-9999; 877-878-2533; truckeedonnerlodge.com 64 $$$ x x

tHE tRUcKEE HotEL 10007 Bridge St, Truckee; 530-587-4444; 800-659-6921; thetruckeehotel.com 37 $$ x

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noRtHStaR caLiFoRnia RESoRt 100 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-1010; 800-466-6784; northstarcalifornia.com 204 $$$$ x x x

noRtHStaR LoDGE Hyatt RESiDEncE cLUB 970 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-562-3900; northstar.hyatt.com 34 $$$$ x x

Ritz-caRLton, LaKE taHoE 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee; 530-562-3000; ritzcarlton.com 170 $$$$ x x x

taHoE MoUntain RESoRtS LoDGinG 4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee; 530-550-3300; 855-816-6764; tahoemountainlodging.com 80 $$$$ x x x

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oLyMPic ViLLaGE inn 1909 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley; 530-581-6000; 800-845-5243; olympicvillageinn.com 90 $$$ x x

PLUMPJacK SQUaW VaLLEy inn 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-1576; 800-323-7666; plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com 61 $$$-$$$$ x x x x x

RESoRt at SQUaW cREEK 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-6300; 800-327-3353; resortatsquawcreek.com 403 $$$$ x x x x

SQUaW VaLLEy LoDGE 201 Squaw Peak Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-583-5500; 800-549-6742; squawvalleylodge.com 130 $$$ x x

tHE ViLLaGE at SQUaW VaLLEy 1985 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley; 530-584-1000; 866-818-6963; thevillageatsquaw.com 200 $$$$ x x x

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BoREaL inn 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-1012; 530-426-3666; borealski.com 32 $$-$$$

caL LoDGE 19818 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-9900; callodge.org sleeps 42

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caL nEVa RESoRt SPa anD caSino 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV; 775-832-4000; calnevaresort.com 200 $$$-$$$$ x x

cLaiR taPPaan LoDGE 19940 Donner Pass Rd, Norden; 530-426-3632; 800-679-6775; ctl.sierraclub.org sleeps 140

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GREEnHoRn cREEK GUESt RancH 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd, Quincy; 530-283-0930; 800-587-6820; greenhornranch.com 26 $$$ x x x

tHE LoDGE at SUGaR BoWL 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden; 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com 28 $$-$$$ x

RainBoW LoDGE 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3871; 800-666-3871; royalgorge.com 30 $$$ x

SiERRa Hot SPRinGS 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd, Sierraville; 530-994-3773; sierrahotsprings.org 15 $-$$ x x x

StonE BEaR RiVER caMPS 11820 Eagle Lakes Rd, Soda Springs; 530-587-5160; stonebearrivercamps.com cabins $-$$$$ x

VAcATIon renTALs There are many vacation rentals available in the Truckee area. Visit truckee.com for full listings.

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America’s Best Summer Lake Town

Truckee was named by msnbc.com for being one of America’s Best Summer Towns—“picture-perfect locales offer hikes, water

sports, small-town atmosphere.” Noted for Donner Lake’s warmer temperatures, for being a great basecamp for exploring outdoor

activities such as the growing sport of stand-up paddleboarding, the growing local art scene, great restaurants, and even our own brew pub.

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H Hotel Truckee-Tahoe’s proximity to some of Northern California’s finest ski resorts makes it the perfect winter destination for enthusiasts of all levels and its closeness to Lake Tahoe draws

families looking to soak up everything its pristine waters have to offer during the summer months. Travelers who appreciate outdoor activities and warm, authentic lodging will agree: There’s no better place from which to enjoy the vast surroundings and activities that the Sierras have to offer than Hotel Truckee-Tahoe.

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GRaEaGLE MEaDoWS GoLF coURSE 6934 California 89, Graeagle; 530-836-2323; playgraeagle.com 18 72 6725 x x x x

GRay’S cRoSSinG 11406 Henness Rd, Truckee; 800-217-7554; grayscrossinggolf.com 18 72 7466 x x x

GRizzLy RancH 4375 Grizzly Rd, Portola; 530-832-4200 18 72 7407 x x

incLinE ViLLaGE cHaMPionSHiP coURSE 955 Fairway Blvd, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com 18 72 7106 x x x x

incLinE ViLLaGE MoUntain coURSE 690 Wilson Way, Incline Village; 866-925-4653; golfincline.com 18 58 3519 x x

noRtHStaR, caLiFoRnia 168 Basque Dr, Truckee; 530-562-2490; northstarcalifornia.com 18 72 6781 x x x x

oLD BRocKWay GoLF coURSE 7900 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach; 520-546-9909; oldbrockway.com 9 36 3400 x x x x

oLD GREEnWooD GoLF coURSE 12915 Fairway Dr, Truckee; 530-550-7010; oldgreenwood.com 18 72 6919 x x x x

PLUMaS PinES GoLF RESoRt 402 Poplar Valley Rd, Graeagle; 520-836-1420; plumaspinesgolf.com 18 72 6504 x x x x

PonDERoSa GoLF coURSE 10040 Reynold Way, Truckee; 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com 9 35 3018 x x x

RESoRt at SQUaW cREEK 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley; 800-327-3363; squawcreek.com 18 72 2900 x x x x

ScHaFFER’S MiLL GoLF & LaKE cLUB 9045 Heartwood Dr, Truckee; 530-582-6964; schaffersmill.com 18 72 7000 x x x x

taHoE city GoLF coURSE 215 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-1516; tahoecitygolf.com 9 33 2570 x x x x

taHoE DonnER GoLF coURSE 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee; 530-587-9443; tahoedonner.com 18 72 7002 x x x x

tHE DRaGon at naKoMa GoLF RESoRt 348 Bear Run, Clio; 530-832-5067; nakomagolfresort.com 18 72 6749 x x x x

WHitEHaWK RancH GoLF cLUB 766 Whitehawk Dr, Clio; 530-836-0394; golfwhitehawk.com 18 71 6983 x x x x

Tahoe Donner is a spectacular alpine playground, any time of year. From your vantage point on the fairway, on horseback, bike, skis or sled, you realize how much fun life can be. The great outdoors, dining, and entertainment… come and check out all the possibilities.

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• Situated within minutes of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Downtown Truckee & numerous world class ski resorts

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aULD DUBLinER Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6041 LD/wkends $$

BaR oF aMERica 10042 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2626 LD $

BaxtER’S BiStRo & LoUnGE Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200 LD $$-$$$

BESt PiES PizzERia & REStaURant 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1111 LD $$

BiLL’S RotiSSERiE 11355 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-5652 LD $

BLUE coyotE BaR anD GRiLL 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-7777 LD $-$$

BURGER ME 10418 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8852 LD $

caSa BaEza 10004 Bridge St; 530-587-2161 LD $

coFFEE anD 10106 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123 BL $

cottonWooD REStaURant Brockway Rd; 530-587-5711 D $$

coyotE Moon BaR anD GRiLLE 10685 Northwoods Blvd; 530-550-2211 LD $

DaiRy QUEEn 11355 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7055 LD $

DiEGo’S BEyonD BUEno REStaURant 10130 West River St; 530-550-9900 LD $

DRaGonFLy REStaURant anD SUSHi BaR 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0557 LD $$

DRUnKEn MonKEy 11253 Brockway Rd; 530-582-9755 LD $$

EL SancHo taQUERia 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4847 LD $

EL toRo BRaVo 10186 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3557 LD $$

FiFtyFiFty BREWinG co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337 LD $$

FiRESiDE Pizza coMPany 1985 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-584-6150 LD $$

JaVa SUSHi 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1144 LD $$

Jax at tHE tRacKS 10144 West River St; 530-550-7450 BLD $-$$

JiFFy’S Pizza 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5400 D $

KEntUcKy FRiED cHicKEn 11412 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4054 LD $

La BaMBa 11760 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3516 D $-$$

tHE LoDGE 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Tahoe Donner; 530-587-9455 (seasonal–lunch) LD $$

tHE LoDGE at SUGaR BoWL DininG RooM 629 Sugar Bowl Rd; 530-426-9000 D $$$

MaMaSaKE Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-0110 LD $$

Manzanita Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe; 530-562-3000 LD $$-$$$

MaRtiS VaLLEy GRiLLE & BaR (The Turn) Northstar Golf Course; 530-562-3460 (seasonal) LD $$

MaRty’S caFE 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8208 BLD $

McDonaLD’S 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3880 BLD $

MELLoW FELLoW 210192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927 D $-$$

MiKUni REStaURant & SUSHi BaR Village at Northstar; 530-562-2188 LD $$$

MontaGna REStaURant & WinE BaR Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 (seasonal/winter) D $$

MooDy’S BaR & BEatS 10007 Bridge St; 530-587-8688 LD $$-$$$

MoRGan’S LoBStER SHacK & FiSH MaRKEt 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000 LD $-$$

MoUntain BURRito Hotel Truckee-Tahoe 11331 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4525 BLD $-$$

niK-n-WiLLiE’S taKE-n-BaKE Pizza 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0421 LD $

noRtH oF tHE BoRDER Village at Northstar; 530-562-1787 BLD $

PanDa ExPRESS 11262 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8881 LD $

PEtRa’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600 L $$

PianEta RiStoRantE 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4694 LD $$

Pizza on tHE HiLL Tahoe Donner Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Blvd; 530-582-9669 LD $$

PJ’S BaR anD GRiLL at GRay’S cRoSSinG 111406 Henness Rd; 530-550-5801 LD $$-$$$

PLUMPJacK caFé 1920 Squaw Valley Rd; 530-583-1576 BLD $$$

RainBoW LoDGE Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3871 D $$$

RoUnD taBLE Pizza 10068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0577 LD $$

RUBicon Pizza coMPany Village at Northstar; 530-562-2199 LD $$

SanDy’S PUB Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 LD $$

Six PEaKS GRiLLE Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 BD $$-$$$

MEaL coDES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner aVERaGE PRicE: $=inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (over $20)

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SQUEEzE in 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9814 BL $$

StELLa Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd; 530-582-5655 (Friday & Saturday only) D $$-$$$

tHE SUMMit REStaURant 22002 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3904 BLD $

SWEEt PotatoES DELi Resort at Squaw Creek; 530-583-6300 BL $

taco BELL 12277 Deerfield Dr; 530-550-9330 BLD $

taco Station 11782 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8226 LD $

tacoS JaLiScoS Village at Northstar; 530-562-1125 BLD $

tacoS JaLiScoS 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1131 LD $

taVERn 6,330’ Village at Northstar; 530-562-3200 LD $$-$$$

tHai PRaEWa 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0503 LD $$

tHE cHocoLatE BaR Village at Northstar; 530-562-1800 LD $$

tc’S PUB Village at Northstar; 530-562-2250 LD $$$

tRoKay REStaURant 10046 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1040 LD $$$

tRUcKEE BaGEL coMPany inc. 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-582-1852 BL $

tRUcKEE BaGEL & JUicE BaR 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-9991 BL $

tWEnty-tWo BiStRo & BaR Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6170 LD $$

ViLLaGE PizzERia 11329 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-7171 LD $$

WaGon tRain coFFEE SHoP 10080 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7574 BL $

WonG’S GaRDEn 11430 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-1831 LD $$

zano’S FaMiLy itaLian & PizzERia 11401 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7411 LD $-$$

MEaL coDES: B=Breakfast; BL=Breakfast & Lunch; L=Lunch; D=Dinner aVERaGE PRicE: $=inexpensive (Under $10); $$=Moderate ($10–$20); $$$=Premium (over $20)

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Love the mountains? Bring a piece of them home with you.

Our shop changes with the seasons, and always includes gifts and accessories that will remind you of your visit to Truckee-Tahoe.

Show this ad… get 20% OFF any regular priced accessory or gift at one of our two locations, shipping available.Downtown Truckee in the historic Loading Dock building 10115 Donner Pass Rd • 530.550.8800 • Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-5; Main Showroom for fireplaces, spas and outdoor furniture 11403 Brockway Road in Truckee • 530.587.6681 Open Mon.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 10-6 Visit us online @ www.MountainHomeCenter.com

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WIne BArs + BreW PuBs

aVEc WinE + FooD 11209 Brockway Rd, Ste 101C; 530-582-1903

EaRtHLy DELiGHtS Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793

FiFtyFiFty BREWinG co. 11197 Brockway Rd; 530-587-2337

MELLoW FELLoWS 10192 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8927

PaSt tiME cLUB 10096 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9219

PEtRa’S Village at Northstar; 530-562-0600

tHE PoUR HoUSE 10075 Jibboom St; 530-550-9664

toURiSt cLUB 10010 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7775

tRUcKEE RiVER WinERy 11467 Brockway Rd; 530-587-4626

UncoRKED-tRUcKEE 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9800

UncoRKED at SQUaW VaLLEy Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6080

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coFFEE BaR 10120 Jibboom St, Ste 101; 530-587-2000

MaDELinE’S coFFEE StoP (Mountain Hardware) 1130 Donner Pass Rd

StaRBUcKS 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3123

StaRBUcKS 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950

StaRBUcKS Village at Northstar; 530-448-1096

StaRBUcKS Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-1000

tUFF BEanS 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5191

WiLD cHERRiES coFFEE HoUSE 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5602

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EaRtHLy DELiGHtS Village at Northstar; 530-587-7793

FULL BELLy DELi 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 103; 530-550-9516

GLEnSHiRE GEnERaL StoRE 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-587-1819

MoRGan’S LoBStER SHacK & FiSH MaRKEt 10087 West River St; 530-582-5000

nEW Moon natURaL FooD StoRE/JUicE BaR 11357 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7426

PoRt oF SUBS 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-8060

SaFEWay 11290 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7950

SaVE MaRt 11399 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5522

SUBWay 11420 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-3343

toGoS 11911 Highway 267; 530-550-7220

z MaRKEtPLacE 12716 Northwoods Blvd; 530-587-1717

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FULL BELLy DELi & FBD catERinG 530-550-9516; 530-550-9125

HEy cHEF! 530-582-4882

HiGH PointE EVEnt catERinG 530-414-3357

noRtH taHoE catERinG 530-386-1788

RED tRUcK 530-386-0257

SacRED aRticHoKE catERinG 530-414-3368

SEaSon’D catERinG 530-587-8687

WHEn PiGS FLy BBQ 530-994-1098

sWeeT TreATs

BUD’S icE cREaM 10108 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3177

caKE taHoE 9932 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1701; [email protected]

SWEEt’S HanDMaDE canDiES 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6556

tHE tREat Box BaKERy 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6554

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Heather RivershoP oWner (BesPoke) & MoTher

GREatESt accoMPLiSHMEnt: Having my son is by far the best thing I have ever done. On a professional level, realizing my dream of owning my own shop has been my greatest accomplishment. I am truly living my dream every single day.

yEaRS in tRUcKEE aREa: 8 years and counting

oRiGinaLLy FRoM? Sebastopol, CA

WHy tHE tRUcKEE aREa? I was originally drawn to Truckee for the biking, hiking, climbing, and the amazing feeling of living where the mountains meet the sky. I have stayed for these reasons and many more!

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enjoy the viewLooking for those places to take in some iconic Truckee views?

We know just the spots!

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RainBoW BRiDGE A scenic drive on Donner Pass Road (part of the Old Lincoln Highway, now Hwy 40) from Donner Lake up to Donner Pass will take you over the curved Donner Summit Bridge, known as Rainbow Bridge. There are various vista stops and access points to trails, granite cliffs, and petroglyphs along this road. One vista point is just next to the narrow bridge, offering views of Donner Lake and information panels telling the history of California’s Truckee-Donner area.

cottonWooD REStaURant & BaR Take in a spectacular view of historic downtown Truckee from the Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar. In the summertime, take in the crisp mountain air and enjoy the view from the outside deck, snuggled in Mexican blankets. Autumn colors and fall foliage make a gorgeous view from this vantage point. And in the winter, enjoy the snowfall out the panoramic windows in this cozy setting.

EMERaLD Bay No trip to Truckee is complete without experiencing the view of spectacular Lake Tahoe. There are several restaurants along the shoreline from which to take in the beauty of this magnificent lake. Time permitting, don’t miss the dramatic views of Emerald Bay, one of the “most photographed places on earth.”

Scott ElliottcALIFornIA sTATe PArk rAnGer

GREatESt accoMPLiSHMEnt: Helping people

yEaRS in tRUcKEE aREa: 8 years

oRiGinaLLy FRoM? Saratoga, CA

WHy tHE tRUcKEE aREa? Clean, cool, mountain air, a nice community, and some nearby trout.

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HanG oUt on tHE PUBLic PiERS oF DonnER LaKE There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating, and sunbathing. Dip into the cool waters of Donner Lake, then hop back onto the pier to soak up the sun while enjoying the jaw-dropping view of Donner Summit.

StRoLL in tHE StEPS oF HiStoRy Historic downtown Truckee, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a quaint, charming town rich in history. Enjoy an afternoon visiting eclectic shops, galleries, and restaurants all set in authentic historic buildings. Stop by the Truckee Railroad Museum in the caboose to learn about Truckee’s railroad history. Self-guided walking tour map page 45.

MUSic UnDER tHE StaRS Every Wednesday from mid-June to mid-August enjoy free music at the Truckee River Regional Park in the lush, grassy amphitheater. Bring along a picnic dinner and enjoy great music and community spirit.

taKE a Joy RiDE in a KayaK Independence Lake, one of the finest pristine sub-alpine lakes, supports threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, swimming, mountain biking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and fishing. A fleet of boats and kayaks offered by the Truckee Donner Lake Trust and The Nature Conservancy are available for free to visitors.

RUB SHoULDERS WitH LocaLS Truckee Thursdays has become a signature summer event. Every Thursday from mid-June to mid-August from 5 to 9 pm this street festival brings thousands of people downtown.

PUMP it UP at tRUcKEE’S nEW PUMP tRacK All that pumping and jumping requires practiced strength and provides a solid workout, plus a hearty dose of adrenaline when you rail corners without touching the brakes. The facility was designed to welcome all skill levels and includes a beginner track perfect for push bikes, an intermediate loop track, and a pump park built for advanced skill progression. Toddlers, teenagers, bros, pros, moms, and dads will all be able to ride around the park together.

HiDE it. FinD it. LoG it Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. There are several geocaches in the Truckee Donner area just waiting to be found!

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GREatESt accoMPLiSHMEnt: Following my dreams! I’ve trusted my gut a lot along my path and feel blessed at how things keep working out!


oRiGinaLLy FRoM? Akron, Ohio

WHy tHE tRUcKEE aREa? Came here for a job (Couloir magazine) but stayed for long list of reasons...huge snow falls, endless trails, incredible backcountry skiing, access to the East Side and metro areas like San Francisco, 180 days of sunshine, but most importantly...the community! This is my family! They ground me, inspire me, and make me thrive!

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HaVE DoG WiLL tRaVEL Truckee is a great place for dogtrekking adventures! Here’s just a sampling of some of the dog-friendly events, restaurants, accommodations, and places to roam for you and your furry traveling companion.

cRoSS coUntRy SKiinG On certain days and times both Tahoe Donner and Royal Gorge Cross Country centers offer designated trails to stride or skate with your furry friend.

yaPPy HoUR at tHE Ritz-caRLton, LaKE taHoE

Mid-June thru August, Sundays, 3–4:30 pmEnjoy live music and two-for-one cocktails on the MountainBlue Terrace together with the company of your favorite four-legged companion.

3RD annUaL PEaKS & PaWS

August 25, 2–8 pm • Village at Squaw ValleyLive music, vendors, on-mountain fun activities for you and your dog.

PEt FRiEnDLy REStaURantS WitH oUtSiDE Patio DininG

Coffeebar • FiftyFifty Brewing Co. • Taco Station • Wild Cherries

PEt FRiEnDLy LoDGinG Cedar House Sport HotelHotel Truckee-TahoeInn at TruckeeThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

doggone fun!Cool things to do with Fido

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These movers and shakers know where to go in the winter. Snow is cleared on Martis Creek Dam Road by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District and has excellent sun exposure. It’s the popular place to take the pups to walk on the cleared pavement. (OPERATED BY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS)

Katerina NashProFessIonAL AThLeTe

GREatESt accoMPLiSHMEnt: 4x Olympian (2x cross country skiing, 2x mountain biking). As a cross country skier (1998–2002), I won three NCAA championships, the 15K and 5K in 2001 and the 15K in 2002, and was a four-time All-American.


oRiGinaLLy FRoM? Prachatice, Czech Republic

WHy tHE tRUcKEE aREa? I moved here for skiing and the mountains, which I still enjoy every day. But I also like Truckee for the community and all my friends that live here. Truckee feels like home.

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afterThe Truckee-Tahoe area provides the perfect year-

round backdrop for a beautiful and memorable destination wedding. From cozy indoor venues to the

great outdoors, your dream wedding can become a reality here. Imagine starting your life with a ceremony or reception surrounded by panoramic views, mountain peaks, canopies of pine boughs, or along the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe or Donner Lake. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lavish event, there are many unique venues to make your special day perfect.

In addition to stunning locales for your wedding or reception, you’ll find an abundance of local wedding services available from caterers and bakeries, florists, entertainment, photographers, to local jewelry designers to create memorable and distinctive rings.

No matter your style, theme or budget, Truckee-Tahoe takes romance to new heights.

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GREatESt accoMPLiSHMEnt: A boat with three fishermen got caught in large surf, capsized, tangling them in nets. They were drowning as the boat rolled, pounded in heavy shore break. Two other surfers and I paddled in and untangled them. Wasn’t that hard or dangerous, we saw the sets coming and knew how the boat would roll. We were rock stars after that in the San Blas islands in Panama. Teaching 4th graders snow survival and a couple of searches with the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team comes in a close second.


oRiGinaLLy FRoM? Santa Cruz

WHy tHE tRUcKEE aREa? The Sierra—High country—skiing, everything. When it became too heart wrenching to leave we decided to move up.

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BocA reserVoIr # OF SITES TRAILERS ELEVATION TOILETS NOTES

Boca caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 20 limited 5626 vault

Boca RESt caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 25 yes 5647 vault

Boca SPRinGS caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 17 5922 vault

BoyinGton MiLL caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 12 yes 5645 vault

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LoGGER caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 252 yes 6046 vault/recirc. RV dumpfacilities

DaViES cREEK caMPGRoUnD 530-587-3558 7 yes

EMiGRant GRoUP caMP (2) 50-person sites; (2) 25-person sites trailer/dump 5976 recirculating reserve only

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SaGEHEn caMPGRoUnD 10 6500 vault

LaKESiDE caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 30 yes 5700 vault

PRoSSER FaMiLy 877-444-6777 29 5800 vault

PRoSSER RancH GRoUP SitE 877-444-6777; (1) 50-person site 6200 vault reserve only

UPPER LittLE tRUcKEE caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 26 yes 6100 vault

LoWER LittLE tRUcKEE caMPGRoUnD 877-444-6777 15 yes 6000 vault

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GRanitE FLat caMPGRoUnD Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558; handicap access 75 yes 5800 vault

GooSE MEaDoWS caMPGRoUnD Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558 25 yes 5800 vault

SiLVER cREEK caMPGRoUnD Truckee Ranger District; 530-587-3558 19 yes 5800 vault

jAckson MeADoWs recreATIon AreA

Hwy 89 North Sierraville; 530-994-3401; recreation.gov; Various sites available 130 6200

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coacHLanD RV PaRK 10100 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-3071; coachlandrvpark.com 131 full hook up 5900 restrooms RV dumpfacilities

DonnER MEMoRiaL StatE PaRK Donner Lake; 530-582-7892; reserveamerica.com 154 yes 6200 restrooms facilities

MaRtiS cREEK LaKE aLPinE MEaDoWS caMPGRoUnD Hwy 267 Brockway Summit; 530-587-8113; [email protected] 25 yes 5800 vault RV dump facilities

taHoE DonnER-aLDER cREEK caMPGRoUnD 13813 Alder Creek Rd; 530-587-9462; tahoedonner.com/campground.html 45 full hook up restrooms

tRUcKEE RV PaRK 10068 Hirschdale Rd; 530-448-4650 50 full hook up restrooms facilities

ViLLaGE GREEn MoBiLE & RV PaRK 11070 Brockway Rd; 530-587-3326 27 full hook up 6000 restrooms no petsdump

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CHEVRON GAS STATION 12353 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-6022

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Piping Rock Equestrian center530-582-6780

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Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center530-587-9470

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giddy ‘up!Horseback riding is a peaceful way to get outdoors and explore the gorgeous Sierra nevada, forests, and high mountain meadows filled with wildflowers. Whether you’re looking for equestrian day camps, trail rides, pony rides, private lessons, boarding, or the complete ranching experience working cattle, you can find something to fulfill your western desires.

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fly fishing centersnoRtHStaR caLiFoRniasawmill Lake is a secluded 10-acre reservoir stocked with hundreds of bright, fighting rainbow trout, and is reserved for catch-and-release flyfishing only. This is a perfect lake for float tubing or shoreline stalking. reservations required. There is a guide on-site daily to provide helpful hints.

northstarcalifornia.com530-582-5393

RESoRt at SQUaW cREEKRated one of the top in the nationPrivate, on-property stocked ponds feature expert instruction, lessons and clinics for all abilities, from first-timers to skilled casters. Fly fishing classes and guided fishing trips on the Truckee river and surrounding streams.

visitsquawcreek.com800-401-9501

tHE caLiFoRnia FiSH anD GaME WEBSitE LiStS FiSHinG LicEnSE SaLES LocationS anD FiSHinG REGULationS: DFG.ca.GoV/FiSHinG

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FiSHinG LicEnSES cVs/PhArMAcY11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770

MounTAIn hArDWAre AnD sPorTs11320 Donner Pass rd; 530-587-4844

rITe AID PhArMAcY11230 Donner Pass rd; 530-587-5296

FiSHinG LocationS BocA reserVoIr hirschdale exit left, east of Truckee on I-80 Access: Paved roadBest catch: rainbow, Brown Trout, kokaneeTackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling

Donner LAke West Truckee Access: Paved roadBest catch: rainbow, Brown Trout, Mackinaw, kokaneeTackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies, trolling: both toplining and deeplining for Mackinaw. holds some of the largest Lake Trout in the state.

jAckson, InDePenDence & WeBBer LAkes From hwy 89 north, take Webber, Independence, jackson turnoff leftAccess: Limited certain times of year. slow driving on road to Bowman.Best catch: rainbowTackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies (cutthroat Trout shall be immediately released. special regulations apply.)

MArTIs creek reserVoIroff hwy 267, south of TruckeeAccess: Maintained dirt roadBest catch: catch-and-release only rainbow, Brown TroutTackle/Bait: Artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks

Prosser DAM reserVoIroff hwy 89, north of TruckeeAccess: Paved roadBest catch: rainbow, Brown Trout, small Mouth BassTackle/Bait: Lures, flies, bait, worms, eggs, spinners, artificial lures

sPooner LAke off hwy 28 near hwy 50 junctionAccess: short walk from parking lotBest catch: rainbow, catch-and-release only, Brown, Brook TroutTackle/Bait: Flies, single-hook lures

sTAMPeDe reserVoIrcontinue past Boca reservoir to stampede DamAccess: Paved roadBest catch: rainbow, Brown Trout, kokaneeTackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling

Truckee rIVerFrom Lake Tahoe to Trout creek, seasonal from last saturday in April to nov. 15. From Trout creek to stateline open year-round (Zero kill, no bait and barbless hooks.)Access: short walk from highway, limited parkingBest catch: rainbow, Brown TroutTackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies

LaKE taHoE SHoRE FiSHinGDollar Point, crystal Bay Point, sand harbor, cave rock, West shore below Tahoe cityAccess: Limited parking

LaKE taHoE cHaRtER FiSHinGnumerous charter-fishing operators work out of north Lake Tahoe locationsAccess: reservations only for morning and evening trips

FiSHinG GUiDE SERVicES/LESSonSDIVIDe skY FLY FIshInGDoug childers; 530-412-2988

ThY roD & sTAFF FLY FIshInG The reeL schooL oF FLY FIshInGFrank Pisciota; 530-587-7333

Four seAsons FLY FIshInGflyfishingtruckee-tahoe.comBrian slusser; 530-386-0525

sIerrA AnGLers GuIDe serVIcesierraanglersfishing.comkeith kerrigan; 530-414-1374

sTILLWATer GuIDe serVIceout4trout.comchris Worton; 775-851-1558

TIGhT LInes GuIDe serVIcefishtightlines.comrick and Tresa kennedy; 530-263-0990

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PaciFic cRESt tRaiL (Pct)The long distance hiking trail is 2,650 miles long that runs from Canada to Mexico primarily through protected wilderness. There are several access points in the Truckee area.

GLaciER MEaDoW LooP tRaiL

Mileage: 0.5 mile loop Difficulty: Very easy Use level: Very heavyAccess: Unattended parking is not permitted at the I-80 rest areas on Donner Summit. There is a Forest Service trailhead with restrooms and water. Take the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Rd. exit. On the south side there is a sign reading: Tahoe National Forest Trailhead, Donner Summit, Pacific Crest Trail. Follow the directions and turn east 0.4 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead provides access to: Pacific Crest Trail, Glacier Meadow Loop, Summit Lake (2.0 miles one way), Warren Lake (7.0 miles one way), and Sand Ridge Lake (6.0 miles one way).

PaciFic cRESt tRaiL (Pct)

South of I-80 to Mt. JudahMileage: 6.0 miles one way Difficulty: Difficult Use Level: HeavyAccess: See Glacier Meadows Loop Trail. To reduce the hike by 3.5 miles, the PCT can be accessed off Hwy 40 across from Sugar Bowl Academy.

Mt. JUDaH LooP

Mileage: 4.5 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: HeavyAccess: Pacific Crest Trail south of Hwy 40From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn onto the road before Sugar Bowl Academy and begin the hike on the PCT heading south.

PaciFic cRESt tRaiL (Pct)

Donner Summit to Squaw ValleyMileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Very difficult Use level: ModerateAccess: You will need two cars to hike this trail. Leave one at Squaw Valley and drive the other to the Pacific Crest Trail. The trailhead is located off old Hwy 40 near Sugar Bowl Academy.

LoWER LoLa MontEz LaKE tRaiL

Mileage: 3.0 miles round trip Difficulty: Easy Use level: LightTopographic Map: Soda SpringsAccess: Take the Soda Springs exit off I-80. On the north side of the freeway follow the paved road east past the fire station for 0.3 mile to the parking area.

caStLE PEaK

Mileage: 5.3 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use level: HeavyTopographic Map: NordenAccess: Take the Boreal/Castle Peak exit of I-80. Park where the road turns to dirt.

HoLE in tHE GRoUnD

Mileage: 7.8 miles one way Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Difficult to very difficult. Physical Challenge: Strenuous for bikes, very strenuous for hikers, due to length, altitude, and lack of bailout options.Use Level: ModerateTopographic Map: Norden, Independence Lake, Soda SpringsAccess: Take the Castle Peak exit off I-80. Head north on the Castle Peak Rd. approximately 1.5 miles.

Tahoe Donner TrailsTahoe Donner Trail System, with more than 35 miles of trails and fire access service roads, covers over 3,000 acres owned and maintained by Tahoe Donner Association. Variety of terrain, from a level meadow trail near Northwoods Clubhouse to scenic vista points of Donner Lake and Euer Valley. For more information go to tahoedonner.com.

hiking + bikinginSiDER tiPTruckee Donner Land Trust organizes guided hikes, tours of Land Trust projects, biking, and other outdoor events throughout the spring, summer and fall. http://tdlandtrust.org/events

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DonnER MEMoRiaL StatE PaRK

LaKESHoRE intERPREtiVE tRaiL

Mileage: 2.5 round trip Difficulty: Easy Use Level: HeavyAccess: Donner Memorial State Park Trailside exhibits. The path leads to and along Donner Lake.

coLDStREaM canyon

Mileage: Varies out and back Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: HeavyAccess: From I-80 take the Truckee Donner State Park exit, west of Truckee. Follow the paved road past the Truckee Donner Lodge for about 0.5 mile and park. Start walking on the road.

SaWtootH tRaiL

Mileage: 9 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: HeavyAccess: From downtown Truckee, head east on Brockway Rd. Turn right on Palisades Dr., go up the hill. Turn right onto Silver Fir, then left onto Thelin. Look for Forest Service Rd. #6 on your right. Start there or drive further up the road and pick another starting point. Fabulous vistas.

coMMEMoRatiVE EMiGRant tRaiL

Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: ModerateAccess: Take Hwy 89 North 2.3 miles to Country Rd. 780 (Alder Creek Trail Rd.). Turn left (west) on CR 780 and proceed 3 miles on the road. The trail starts on the south side of road CR 780 across from road CR 780-12. The trail ends at the Stampede Reservoir. To shorten this hike by 3 miles, start at Hwy 89 and the Donner Camp picnic site then head to Stampede.

DonnER LaKE RiM tRaiL

Mileage: Currently 15 miles are complete, with 9 of them open to bicycle use. Once completed there will be a 23 mile loop. Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Some parts are moderate, others are very difficult. Physical challenge: StrenuousUse Level: ModerateAccess: There are currently three trailheads:1. Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot off of

Glacier Way. 2. Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians

can use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can access the trail via Castle Valley Rd.

3. Negro Canyon: I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and turn north onto a dirt road.

SaGEHEn MEaDoWS

Mileage: 2.5 miles one way Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: HeavyAccess: From Truckee, head north 7.2 miles on Hwy 89 N and park on the east side near the Sage Creek Bridge. Follow the trail by the creek to Stampede Reservoir. In the spring the wildflowers are phenomenal and in the fall it is a great place to view the Kokanee salmon spawning.

taHoE RiM tRaiL

Mileage: 165 miles of single-track, multi-use trail winding around Lake Tahoe.Difficulty: Physical Challenge: Easy to strenuous Use Level: Heavy Access: Two popular trips closest to Truckee are:1. Ride or hike north on the TRT to the Mt.

Rose Wilderness Boundary. Spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, and wildflowers galore. A side trip to the Martis Peak lookout can offer views of Mt. Lassen, which is over 100 miles away.

Distance: Out and back 14 miles.2. Hike or ride south on the TRT to Watson

Lake. The trail is rolling here, and travels through a mature forest.

Distance: Out and back 16 miles.Tahoe Rim Trail Association tahoerimtrail.org.

tRUcKEE RiVER LEGacy tRaiL

Mileage: 3.5 miles one way, 1.5 miles paved, 2 miles dirtDifficulty: Easy Use Level: ModerateAccess: From Downtown, head east on Brockway Rd. Just past the Palisades Dr. stoplight, turn left into Truckee River Regional Park. The trail begins here.Description: Popular with dog walkers and people out for a stroll.

MaRtiS cREEK WiLDLiFE aREa tRaiL

Mileage: 4 mile loop Difficulty: Easy Use Level: HeavyAccess: Starts in Martis Valley on the way to Northstar California. Hike around the meadow, which is on the right side of the highway.

MaRtiS PEaK HiKE

Mileage: 8.0 Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: HeavyAccess: Starts just south of Brockway Summit, on Hwy 267. From Truckee, it is on the left side of the highway. Follow the main road, which is marked with orange diamond signs. To the fire look out, it will be an 8 mile hike.

hiking + bikingHiKinG RESoURcESUSDa-FoRESt SERVicETruckee ranger District, 10811 stockrest springs rd. 530-587-3558fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/trails.com; truckeetrails.org

LaKES

FiVE LaKES Mileage: 3 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: The trailhead is on the right side of Alpine Meadows Rd. close to the ski area. One of the most popular swimming holes in the area. The steep hike up a canyon next to Alpine Meadows Ski Area to a refreshing lake.

LocH LEVEn LaKESMileage: 2 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Four lakes at the end of this Donner Summit Trail. Mileage to the first lake is two miles and one and a half miles further is High Loch Leven Lake. Plenty of swimming and a great place to picnic.

SUMMit canyon

Access: Heading towards the west end of Donner Lake, go past South Shore Dr. and up Old Hwy 40. Make a left 400 feet past the winter closure gate into the parking area. Recently open for public use, this historic area boasts non-motorized trails that travel to adjacent USFS and State

Park lands along old trade routes, through stands of Aspen, and along clear creeks, ponds and beaver habitat. For the summer of 2012, map kiosks and trail markers are planned at the future parking area along the bottom of old 40 Highway. A new parking area will be paved and maintained throughout the year, providing year-round legal parking for winter activities such as xc skiing and snowshoeing.

WaDDLE RancH PRESERVE

Access: Take Martis Creek Lake/Waddle Ranch Access turnoff of CA-267 in Martis Valley. Some of the area’s newest trails have been constructed within Waddle Ranch, the nearly 1,500-acre Martis Valley property owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust. A new loop of single-track overlooking Martis Creek Lake is now complete and can be enjoyed by parking at end of Martis Creek Road and following Matt, Erika and Megan’s Trail, see new kiosk and trail signs for access.

tRUcKEE/taHoE+BiKE MEccaWhether you’re looking for road biking or mountain biking, the Truckee Tahoe area is a world-renowned biking destination with epic rides.

RoaD BiKE caRDio cHaLLEnGESold Hwy 40: A local’s favorite, head up old hwy 40 from Donner Lake to Donner summit. cross over rainbow Bridge with incredible views of Donner Lake. If you need a break, stop at the rest area with interpretive signage about history of hwy 40.Want More? continue on past kingvale to cisco Grove for a 45 mile round trip.

the three Rights: start at hwy 89 from Truckee heading to Tahoe city. Pedal south and turn rIGhT up the hill toward eastern regional Landfill, return to hwy 89. continue south and turn rIGhT up to squaw Valley. Back to 89, head south then turn rIGhT up the hill to Alpine Meadows. return to 89.Want More? continue on to Tahoe city for a 38 mile round trip.

MoUntain BiKE PaRKNorthstar Mountain Bike Park: Largest mountain bike park in northern California with over 100 miles of trails. They also offer scenic lift rides to miles of hiking. northstarcalifornia.com

tRUcKEE PUMP tRacK Located in the Riverview Sports Park adjacent the BMX track, the new Truckee Pump Track is a 17,000 sq. ft. undulating dirt course built to loop around without pedaling. It’s reminiscent of a BMX track, only the features are packed closer together. Rounded, tightly spaced terrain features allow you to “pump” the down transitions and keep up your speed as you fly around the bermed corners, wheelie through the whoops, and boost the jumps.

BiKE REntaLS the Backcountry 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909Bikeworks 15275 Alder Creek Rd; 530-582-9694 cyclepaths 10095 West River St; 530-582-1890Donner Lake Bike & Ski Lounge13406 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-0690northstar california 100 Northstar Dr; 530-562-1010Paco’s truckee Bike 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561

Mountain Bike Trails The surrounding Sierra Nevada is a mountain bikers’ paradise with awesome rides with amazing scenery right out your back door. Check out the rides listed in this guide!

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water sportsdonner lakeDonner Lake is a freshwater lake 2.7 miles long; .6 miles wide; a circumference of 8 miles; with a depth of 328 ft. There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating, and sunbathing.

West End Beach: 10-acre beach facility. Certified lifeguards. Group picnic reservations and Pavilion on the Point are made with the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park.

Shoreline Park: ADA accessible fishing dock, small craft launching, picnicking, restrooms. Located midway on the north shore.

Donner Lake Public Boat Ramp: Northwest corner of lake.

Donner Memorial State Park: 530-582-7894

Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant trail Museum: 530-582-7892

otHER aREa LaKES & RESERVoiRSThere are an abundance of mountain lakes in the High Sierra surrounding Truckee. The granddaddy of them all of course is Lake Tahoe.

Easily Accessible/camping and boating at all sites:

Stampede Reservoir: 14 miles from Truckee

Prosser Creek Reservoir: 5 miles from Truckee

Boca Reservoir: 7 miles from Truckee

Jackson Meadows Reservoir: 31 miles from Truckee

RiVERSTruckee River: Enjoy an exciting float or class 2–4 rapids.

GUiDED toURSIRIE Rafting Company 530-582-4900

Tahoe Adventure Company 530-913-9212

Tahoe Whitewater 530-581-2443

Tributary Whitewater Tours 530-346-6812

SELF GUiDED toURSTruckee River Raft Co. 530-583-0123

Truckee River Rafting with Mountain Air Sports 530-583-7238

EQUiPMEnt REntaLSKayak, paddle and power boats, paddleboards rentals

Donner Lake Marina (Next to Donner Lake Village)

donnerlakemarina.com 530-582-5112

Donner Lake Water Sports

(in Donner Memorial State Park) 530-582-1999

Sports Exchange

10095 West River St 530-582-4510

Tahoe Adventure Company 10200 Pass Rd

tahoeadventurecompany.com 530-582-4510

1-800-672-3846 www.whitewatertours.com

Exciting Rafting All Summer Long!

Trips from 1/2 day to 3+ days on a variety of rivers near Lake Tahoe.

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TruckeeCALIFORNIA

donnersummit

Donner Summit is one of the most significant and historic mountain passes and transportation routes in the U.S.

DonnER PaSS

• The pass was the last challenge in a 2,000 mile journey for early emigrants heading west seeking a better life (the California Trail).

• It was the most challenging segment in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, trying to blast through the mighty granite of the Sierra Nevada.

• It opened up the Overland Route train line that allowed train travel from California to Chicago.

• It was a key pass along the Lincoln Highway, one of the first transcontinental highways for automobiles across the United States of America. The highway turns 100 years old in 2013.

• It is known as U.S. Route 40, which once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920’s U.S. Highways and was built on top of several older highways, most notably the Victory Highway, designed as a memorial to World War I veterans.

• Interstate 80, the second-longest interstate highway in the United States, was built in the 1960’s.

• The pass is a prominent feature along the California Zephyr passenger train route.

RoyaL GoRGE The Truckee Donner Land Trust recently acquired 3,000 acres on Donner Summit known as Royal Gorge, and 351 acres in Negro Canyon above Donner Lake. This might be one of the most important conservation victories for the Sierra in a generation. Now, all of Royal Gorge’s remarkable meadows, peaks, natural resources, and the Nordic ski area have been protected forever and will be open to the public for world-class recreation.

PaciFic cRESt tRaiL The Pacific Crest Trail (commonly abbreviated as the PCT) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail. It is a 2,663 miles long trail running from Mexico to Canada along the crest of the mountains in California, Oregon, and Washington. You’ll find yourself on sections of the Pacific Crest Trail on many hikes on Donner Summit. One popular local PCT hike is from Donner Summit to Squaw Valley, 6.0 miles one way.

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lake tahoeonly 15 miles from Truckee—a must see

Lake Tahoe with its extraordinarily blue water is set like a jewel in the mountains and is virtually without peer.

• Largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the U.S. with a depth of 1,645 ft

• Measures 22 miles long and 12 miles wide• Shoreline circumference is 72 miles • Its clarity has long been a subject of discussion and awe among tourists

and scientists alike• 13 miles from Truckee, it is a “must see” for any trip to the area

For more information, visit gotahoenorth.com

America’s Most Scenic Highway—Lake Tahoethe 72-mile drive around magnificent

Lake tahoe, the largest alpine lake in

north america, is a must see. With its

extraordinarily blue water, it is set like

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tRUcKEE coMMUnity REcREation cEntER Located at 8924 Donner Pass Rd. at the Pioneer Center Roundabout. Youth & adult programs, camps, classes, indoor track, climbing wall, and meeting rooms.

tRUcKEE RiVER REGionaL PaRK Just 1/2 mile south on Brockway Road, this park offers 62-acres of facilities. Most areas may be reserved by application at the Rec & Park office.

natURE tRaiLS .8 mile nature trail winds through Regional Park, exhibiting 12 different native and naturalized plant communities of the Truckee area, with picnic sites and benches along the way.

tRUcKEE SKatE PaRK Located at Truckee River Regional Park, the 10,000 square foot concrete facility is equipped with skateboarding elements for all age levels and abilities.

tRUcKEE DiSc GoLF coURSE Located the backside of Truckee River Regional Park; the Truckee disc Golf Course has 18 holes. The first hole is just off the main parking lot.

“SaLty” GEBHaRDt aMPHitHEatER This landscaped bowl in the regional park offers sloped lawn seating for up to 1,600 people. The Amphitheater hosts summer music series and concerts on Wednesday nights beginning in June and may be rented for weddings, concerts, and events.

tRUcKEE icE SKatinG RinK Located in the Truckee River Regional Park, features public skating, and skate rentals, a snack bar, group and private lessons for all age groups taught by experienced instructors, broomball leagues, and more. Open: December through Mid-March, Tuesday through Sunday. 530-587-6172

RiVERViEW SPoRtS PaRK A 30-acre park on Joerger Drive. Featuring multi-purpose fields for soccer and football, Ultimate Frisbee, softball field, BMX track, pump track, playground, and covered picnic area.

MEaDoW PaRK Located directly behind the Truckee-Donner Public Utility building at 11750 Donner Pass Rd., the park features ball fields, restrooms, a playground, a picnic area, and an open grassy area for play.

BiLL RoSE PaRK This small neighborhood play area is located in Gateway, behind Tahoe Forest Child Care Center. It features tot lot and playground equipment.

GLEnSHiRE PaRK A six-acre park located adjacent to Glenshire Elementary School with open turf for several soccer fields and one youth ball field.

PonDERoSa GoLF coURSE 9 hole, par 35 in Truckee. 530-587-3501; ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com

MciVER aREna The arena seats up to 4,000 people and may be rented for rodeos, concerts, or events.

coMMUnity aRt cEntER The center is located at 10064 Church Street, just a block off Donner Pass Rd., downtown. Theater, stage, meeting rooms, kitchen, and bar available for rent.

actiVity cEntER MULti-USE FiELD Located next to the KidZone between the high school football field and baseball field.

tRUcKEE coMMUnity PooL The pool at Tahoe-Truckee High School is a six-lane, 25-yard indoor facility. Complete with 1-meter diving board. 530-582-7752

DonnER LaKE See page 34.

truckee-donner recreation + parksGet out + get active!

TruckeeCALIFORNIAFor additional information or small group reservations, call the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District at 530-582-7720 or visit tdrpd.com.

skI AreA LIFTS SKIABLEACRES

aLPinE MEaDoWS 800-441-4423; skialpine.com 13 2,400

BoREaL 530-426-3666; rideboreal.com 8 380

DiaMonD PEaK 775-832-1177; diamondpeak.com 6 655

DonnER SKi RancH 530-426-3635; donnerskiranch.com 7 505

HEaVEnLy SKi RESoRt 800-2-HEAVEN; skiheavenly.com 29 4,800

HoMEWooD MoUntain RESoRt 530-525-2992; skihomewood.com 8 1,260

KiRKWooD SKi RESoRt 209-258-6000; kirkwood.com 14 2,300

Mt. RoSE-SKi taHoE 800-SKI-ROSE; mtrose.com 8 1,200

noRtHStaR, caLiFoRnia 800-GO-NORTH; northstarcalifornia.com 19 3,000

SiERRa-at-taHoE 888-4MTN-FUN; sierrattahoe.com 13 2,000

SoDa SPRinGS 530-426-3901; skisodasprings.com 2

SQUaW VaLLEy USA 800-545-4350; squaw.com 33 4,000

SUGaR BoWL 530-426-9000; sugarbowl.com 13 1,500

taHoE DonnER 530-587-9444; skitahoedonner.com 4 120

skiing + riding

KINGS BEACH8299 N. Lake Blvd.

CA 94143530 546-5800

SQUAW VALLEY3039 Highway 89

CA 96146530 583-5665

TRUCKEE10200 Donner Pass Rd.

CA 96160530 582-0900

TAHOE CITY590/600 N. Lake Blvd.

CA 96145530 583-6415

SKI & SNOWBOARD RENTALS

ANNUALLY VOTED NORTH LAKE TAHOE’S BEST RENTAL SHOP

www.TahoeDaves.com

Rent the Evening Before

Rental Clothing Available

Pick-up/Drop off at Any Location

Tahoe City Stores Stay Open for SUMMER

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Bet You Didn’t Know...

Truckee was named One of the World’s 25 Best Ski Towns by

NationalGeographic.com. Recognized as a “mountain community steeped in ski

heritage, amenities, and culture.”

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cross counTrY skIInG–GrooMeD TrAILs

cLaiR taPPaan LoDGE Norden 800-679-6775; ctl.sierraclub.org 10km

noRtHStaR caLiFoRnia noRDic, tELEMaRK anD SnoWSHoE cEntER Truckee 800-go-north; northstarcalifornia.com 40km

RESoRt at SQUaW cREEK noRDic cEntER Olympic Valley 530-583-6300 ext 6813; squawcreek.com 18km

RoyaL GoRGE cRoSS coUntRy SKi RESoRt Soda Springs 800-500-3871; 530-426-3871; royalgorge.com 330km

taHoE DonnER cRoSS coUntRy Truckee 530-587-9484; tdxc.com 100km

cross counTrY skIInG–TrAILheADs

LittLE tRUcKEE SUMMit Hwy 89–17 miles north of Truckee PoLE cREEK Hwy 89–6 miles south-west side

WHEELER LooP Jackson Meadows MARTiS LookouT TRAiL Hwy 267–.25 miles north of Brockway Summit

SaGEHEn SUMMit Hwy 89–9 miles north of Truckee caStLE PEaK I-80 Castle Peak exit, south side of freeway

caBin cREEK tRaiL Hwy 89–3 miles south

TuBInG AnD sLeDDInG

BoREaL SLEDDinG at MoUntain PLayLanD I-80 Castle Peak Exit 530-426-3666; rideboreal.com

noRtHStaR caLiFoRnia tUBinG HiLL Hwy 267 at Northstar 530-562-1010; northstarcalifornia.com

SoDa SPRinGS WintER RESoRt SLEDDinG anD tUBinG I-80 Soda Springs Exit 530-426-3901; sodasprings.com

SQUaW VaLLEy SnoWtUBinG at the Papoose Discovery Center 530-583-6985; squaw.com

TaHoE DonnER at tRoUt cREEK REcREation cEntER 12790 Northwoods Blvd 530-587-9437; tahoedonner.com

snoWMoBILe Tours

coLDStREaM aDVEntURES SnoWMoBiLE toURS Coldstream Canyon 530-582-9090; coldstreamadventures.com

EaGLE RiDGE SnoWMoBiLE oUtFittERS Hwy 89, Little Truckee Summit 530-546-8667; tahoesnowmobiling.com

LaKE taHoE SnoWMoBiLE toURS Hwy 267, Brockway Summit 530-546-4280; laketahoesnowmobiling.com

snoWMoBILe TrAILheADs

caBin cREEK tRaiL Hwy 89–3 miles south onto Cabin Creek Rd

FiBERBoaRD FREEWay Brockway Summit on Hwy 267 Martis Peak Brockway Summit on Hwy 267

LittLE tRUcKEE SUMMit Hwy 89 north–17 miles north of Truckee Prosser Hills Hwy 89 north–4 miles north of Truckee

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DonnER MEMoRiaL StatE PaRK 12593 Donner Pass Rd 530-582-7892

noRtHStaR caLiFoRnia Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr 530-562-0110; northstarcalifornia.com

RoyaL GoRGE 9411 Hillside Dr, I-80 to Soda Springs exit 530-426-3871; royalgorge.com

taHoE DonnER cRoSS coUntRy cEntER 15275 Alder Creek Rd 530-587-9484; tdxc.com

snoWshoeInG Tours

taHoE aDVEntURE coMPany 530-913-9212; tahoeadventurecompany.com

sLeD DoG Tours

SiERRa SLED DoG aDVEntURES 530-412-3302

WiLDERnESS aDVEntURES DoG SLED toURS 530-550-8133; tahoedogsledtours.com

Ice skATInG

noRtHStaR caLiFoRnia 530-562-3689; northstarcalifornia.com

RESoRt at SQUaW cREEK 530-583-6300; squawcreek.com

SQUaW VaLLEy USa 530-581-7246; squaw.com

tRUcKEE RiVER REGionaL PaRK Hotline 530-587-6172; 530-582-7720; tdrpd.com

DIsABLeD snoW sPorTs

DiSaBLED SPoRtS USa FaR WESt Truckee; 530-581-4161; disabledsports.net

sno-PArks sITes 916-324-1222; ohv.parks.ca.gov

caLiFoRnia Sno-PaRK PRoGRaM – Sno-PaRKS sites provide snow-cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities and access to snow park areas, cross-country ski, and snowmobile trails. $5 per day or $25 for season permit. Can be purchased at Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe Dave’s, Mountain Hardware, and The Back Country.

BAckcounTrY skIInG

PaciFic cRESt HELi-GUiDES PO Box 7402 Tahoe City, CA 96145; 888-792-9222; 530-581-1767;pacificcrestheliguides.com Operated on 100,000 acres of reserved terrain north of Lake Tahoe, on the spine of the Pacific Crest between Donner Summit and the Sierra Buttes.

winter activities

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AnIMAL cAre

aniMaL oUtPatiEnt caRE cEntER oF tRUcKEE-taHoE 10939A Industrial Way, #101; 530-587-5144

caninE coUntRy 10310 Hirshdale Rd; 530-587-7807

cRittER caRE MoBiLE VEtERinaRy cLinic 530-550-8660

DoG GonE it! PEt caRE 530-414-5033; doggoneitpets.com

DonnER tRUcKEE VEtERinaRy HoSPitaL & BoaRDinG 9701 Hwy 267; 530-587-4366

MicKEy’S ScHooL oF GRooMinG 10986 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-1170

PEt Station 11429 Donner Pass Rd, #7; 530-550-7329

SaVVy DoG 11448 Deerfield Dr; 530-448-9808

ScRaPS DoG BaKERy & GEnERaL StoRE 10344 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5044

SiERRa PEt cLinic 10411 River Park Pl.; 530-587-7200

taHoE intEGRatiVE VEtERinaRy Care 12068 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1133

tRUcKEE-taHoE PEt LoDGE 10960 West River St, #106E; 530-582-7268

ArT/jeWeLrY/GALLerIes

aLPinE MoUntinG SyStEMS 10095 West River St; 530-582-4790

aRt oBSESSionS 10052 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9688

aRtiSanS MaRKEt PLacE 10382 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2873

BacKStREEt FRaMERS 10099 Jibboom St; 530-587-1409

BESPoKE 10130 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5500

BLUEStonE 10046 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3; 530-582-0429; bluestonetahoe.com

BoLaM GaLLERy 10396 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-3388

caRMEL GaLLERy 9940 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0557

caRoLE SESKo contEMPoRaRy aRt 530-412-0639; carolesesko.com

GaLLERy KEoKi iMaGES oF taHoE Village at Squaw Valley; 530-583-1404

GLaSFoRMS GLaSSBLoWinG 10065 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8460

JoannE’S StainED GLaSS anD GaLLERy 10064 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1280

La GaLLERia 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5444

LoRiEn PoWERS 10007 Bridge St in Truckee Hotel; 530-550-9610

noRtH taHoE aRtS 380 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-581-2787

RiVERSiDE StUDioS 10382 Donner Pass Rd

SPEciaLty BEaDS 10060 Donner Pass Rd; 530-320-1799

toM BEEBE StUDio 10434 River Park Dr; 530-587-1108

WHitE BUFFaLo 10116 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4446

Books/MusIc

BEtWEEn tHE notES MUSic & MoRE 11075 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-9378

BooKSHELF StoRES inc. 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 2; 530-582-0515

FAshIon/AccessorIes

BaSS SHoE FactoRy oUtLEt 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-9283

caBona’S 10100 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3161

caLiFoRnia 89 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8989

cLoSEt coWGiRL 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-7424

DRESSED BoUtiQUE 10056 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1630

KaLiFoRnia JEan BaR 10092 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-550-9933

KitScH. 10046 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 2; 530-553-4220

LEGGS-HanES-BaLi oUtLEt StoRE 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3745

MaRiLyn’S catWaLK 10058 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7467

Mo, Jo anD zoE’S 10076 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3495

tHE nicHE 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3100

nox FaSHion & BEaUty natURaLLy 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-563-8089

tHE tREEHoUSE 10104 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4883

tRUcKEE SHoE coMPany 10118 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-4074

UniQUE BoUtiQUE ViVianE’S VintaGE anD VoGUE 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484

sPecIALTY

BaMBoo BottLE coMPany 10710 Donner Pass Rd, #100; 530-563-4900

caLiFoRnia 89 10156 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8989

cooKinG GaLLERy 10084 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-8303

coSMoS cUStoM FootWERKS 10015 Palisades Dr; 530-587-5424

cRUx EVEntS 10434 River Park Pl, Ste 4; 530-587-8700; cruxevents.com

cVS PHaRMacy 11411 Deerfield Dr; 530-587-5770

ELizaBEtH’S cREationS tahoeflowers.com; 530-587-6965

EVEntMaStERS PaRty REntaLS & SUPPLiES 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 5 & 6; 530-587-2844

FLoWER PoWER 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-1801

FoR GooDnESS SaKE 10157 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8981

GREEn RUSH 11400 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 47; 530-550-8785

JERKy JUnctioN 11041 Donner Pass Rd; 800-675-5989

JL’S SMoKE SHoP 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 105; 530-587-7833

LatHER anD Fizz BatH BoUtiQUE Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-6001

La FLEUR RoUGE 10087 West River St; 530-587-8000

LULULEMon atHLEtica 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1080

MoUntain HonEy StitcHERy 12219 Business Park Dr, Ste 12; 530-587-6708

tHE oFFicE BoSS 12177 Business Park Dr; 530-587-1620

tHE oFFicE BoSS tRUcKEE MaiL cEntER 11260 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-587-1620

REScUED WinE 10607 West River St; 530-587-7947

RitE aiD PHaRMacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5296

SMiLEy’S tattoo 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 104; 530-587-6453

t PotS PottERy 11012 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7822

taHoE BLU 10128 Donner Pass Rd; 530-562-4041

taHoE canDLE 10607 West River St, Ste 1E; 530-587-7996

taHoE MoUntain BREWinG co. BottLESHoP 9950 Donner Pass Rd; 530-581-4677

taHoE tRUcKEE BaBy EQUiPMEnt REntaL 866-646-2229; tahoebaby.com

tRUcKEE GoLD BUyERS 11045 Donner Pass Rd. Ste 1B; 530-550-7829

tRUcKEE VaRiEty co. 10088 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3117

tRUtH tattoo 10099 Jibboom St; 530-582-8788

sPorTInG GooDs/serVIces

tHE BacKcoUntRy 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0909

BLacK tiE SKi REntaLS tRUcKEE 530-550-1092


cycLEPatHS 10095 West River St; 530-582-1890

DonnER LaKE BiKE & SKi LoUnGE 13406 Donner Pass Rd, Ste D; 530-214-0690

GRanitE cHiEF 11368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2809

MoUntain HaRDWaRE & SPoRtS 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844

Paco’S tRUcKEE BiKE & SKi 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-5561

PiPinG RocK EQUEStRian cEntER, LLc 12318 Union Mills Rd; 530-582-6780

PoRtERS SPoRtS-tRUcKEE 11391 Deerfield Dr; 530-562-4080

SKi BUtLERS 11253 Brockway Rd, Ste 103; 530-582-8277

SMootH RiDES tUnE anD REPaiR 530-414-3862; smoothridesmobile.com

SnoWBoMB snowbomb.com; 530-581-0553

tHE SPoRtS ExcHanGE 10095 West River St; 530-582-4510

StaRt HaUS 10990 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-5781

taHoE aDVEntURE co. 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-913-9212

taHoE DaVE’S 10200 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-0900

tEcHnicaL EQUiPMEnt cLEanERS 10607 West River St, Ste 1D; 530-582-0564

totaLLy BoaRD 10060 Bridge St; 530-582-1584

hoMe AnD GArDen

aLPinE StoVE anD cHiMnEy 10707 West River St; 530-582-4985

shopping

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aSPEn LEaF intERioR 10075 West River St; 775-287-1168

catHERinE MacFEE intERioR DESiGn 10004 South East River St; 530-584-5000

conSiGnMEnt HoME FURniSHinGS oF tRUcKEE 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-9661

GRatitUDES GiFtS anD HoME DécoR 10112 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6858

HiGH caMP HoME 10191 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 1; 530-528-6866

MoUntain coMFoRt FURnitURE 11464 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5321

MoUntain HaRDWaRE & SPoRtS 11320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4844

MoUntain HoME cEntER 10115 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6681

MoUntain HoME cEntER 11403 Brockway Rd; 530-587-6681

Mtn Loot 10320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8899

RocK & RoSE, inc. 10739 Glenshire Dr; 530-550-7744; rocknrose.com

SiPES taHoE intERioR DESiGn, antiQUES & FURniSHinGS 40153 Truckee Tahoe Airport Rd/10072 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1110; 530-587-3882

SPiRit intERioR DESiGn anD GaLLERy 10009 West River St; 530-587-0948

t PotS PottERy 11012 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-7822

tHE RocK GaRDEn 10642 Pioneer Trail; 530-582-3610

tRUcKEE HoMEtoWn SEaRS StoRE 12047 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-0110

ViLLaGER nURSERy inc. 10678 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0771

BeAuTY/sPAs

BaLancE HoLiStic HEaLtH Village at Northstar; 530-562-1164

BELLa LaGo aEStHEtic 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A-103; 530-550-7882

caL nEVa RESoRt SPa anD caSino 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV; 775-832-4000

GLoW 10320 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B; 530-587-9985

HaiR FoR toDay 10095 Dorchester Dr; 530-582-9050

iMaGES SaLon anD BEaUty SUPPLy 11400 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-2888

inFinitE naiLS 10065 Donner Pass Rd; 530-277-2514

LinDa’S naiLS 11260 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1629

LoFt BaRBER SHoP 10092 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-1710

ManE attRaction 10466 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6263

Ritz-caRLton LaKE taHoE SPa 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct; 530-582-3000

SacRED StonE cEntER FoR WELL-BEinG 10250 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-3664

SaLon FanDanGo 10098 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-1138

SaSSy naiLS 11429 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-5201

SHaG 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A; 530-582-7424

SHaMPoo HaiR anD MaKE-UP SaLon 10050 South East River St; 530-587-8494

SiERRa coSMEtic LaSER 10448 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-0198

SPa at SQUaW cREEK 400 Squaw Creek Rd; 530-581-6624

tRiLoGy SPa Village at Squaw Valley; 530-584-8125

tRUcKEE LocaL HaiR cUttinG 10059 Palisades Dr, #2; 530-582-4331

tRUE SaLon & HaiR StUDio 10049 Martis Valley Rd; 530-412-0837

UnWinD BEaUty SaLon 12315 Deerfield Dr, Ste 8; 530-582-9344

URBan anGELS SaLon 10120 Jibboom St, #102; 530-587-9900

consIGnMenT

conSiGnMEnt HoME FURniSHinGS oF tRUcKEE 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1; 530-550-9661

EcHo BLUE conSiGnMEnt 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295

Mtn Loot conSiGnMEnt 10320 Donner Pass Rd; 530-214-8899

ThrIFT sTores

MoUntain KiDS 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 6; 530-550-5295

My GRanDMa’S HanDBaG 10038 Meadow Way; 530-550-8250

taHoE FoRESt HoSPicE tHRiFt & GiFt 10026 Meadow Way; 530-582-4947

tHRiLL oF tHE FinD 11429 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 3

UniQUE BoUtiQUE/ViVianE’S VintaGE & VoGUE 10925 West River St; 530-582-8484

MeDIcAL serVIces/PhArMAcIes


GatEWay URGEnt caRE 11105 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-2070

RitE aiD PHaRMacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-7592

taHoE FoRESt HoSPitaL 10121 Pine Ave & Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-6011

taHoE FoRESt PHaRMacy 10956 Donner Pass Rd, Ste 101; 530-587-7607

FITness/WeLLness

BaLancinG BoDyWoRKS – PiLatES 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 108B; 530-581-5152

tHE BaR EFFEct 11890 Donner Pass Rd; 530-386-3635

BELLa LaGo aEStHEtic 10800 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A-103; 530-550-7882

BiKRaM yoGa SiERRa 11090 Trails End Rd; 530-582-4111

cRoSSFit JiBBooM 10069 Bridge St; 530-214-0706; crossfitjibboom.com

innERRHytHMS DancE tHEatRE 8924 12047 Donner Pass Rd, Ste B7; 530-550-8464

naMaStE HoLiStic HEaLinG & yoGa 10368 Donner Pass Rd; 530-448-9014

PERFoRMancE tRaininG cEntER By JULia MancUSo 10775 Pioneer Trail; 530-587-9977

REBEL FitnESS acaDEMy 12277 Soaring Way; 530-550-7777

SiERRa SPoRtS & SPinE tHERaPy 12257 Business Park Dr; 530-587-9355

StUDio taHoE: PURE yoGa PURE LiFE 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste 105 B; 530-587-1891

taHoE cEntER FoR HEaLtH anD SPoRtS PERFoRMancE 10710 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-3769

taHoE yoGa & WELLnESS cEntER 10770 Donner Pass Rd; 530-550-8333

tRUcKEE coMMUnity REcREation cEntER 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 530-582-7720

tRUcKEE JazzERciSE 8924 Donner Pass Rd; 925-286-5316

tRUcKEE PHySicaL tHERaPy 11053 Donner Pass Rd; 530-587-4790

tRUcKEE PiLatES 530-584-1717; truckeepilates.com

MoVIe TheATers

tHE ViLLaGE cinEMaS Village at Northstar; 530-562-8800

shopping

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tRUcKEE-DonnER HiStoRicaL SociEty Tour the Old Jail Museum in June, the Historical Haunted Truckee Tour in October, or visit the Society Library every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. The library (10115 Donner Trail Road) has prints of historical photographs and books for purchase and a wealth of knowledge on staff. Free treats sweeten the deal. truckeehistorysociety.org; 530-582-0893

HiStoRic “oLD HWy. 40” SiGnS Photo op! Have your phone and/or camera ready. Old U.S. 40 follows Donner Pass Road in downtown Truckee along the historic route toward the intersection between Donner Pass Road and Bridge Street (Brockway Road, which was formerly part of California 267). While U.S. 40 no longer exists as an official route, sections of the original remain intact and in some cases carry historic U.S. 40 signs. aaroads.com

EMiGRant tRaiL MUSEUM at DonnER MEMoRiaL StatE PaRK The hour it takes to tour the museum gives a very good feel of how life in Truckee really got its start. The statue at the entry to the park represents the height of the snow fall during the ill-fated Donner Party winter (1846). There are also tours of the Donner Party’s Murphy family cabin site nearby and a self-guided nature trail in the summer months. parks.ca.gov; 530-582-7892

20 MiLE MUSEUM intERPREtiVE SiGnS Donner Summit is grand and unique. You can stand on the site where Native Americans crossed for thousands of years and left evidence in the form of petroglyphs, where the first wagon trains crossed, and the route of the first transcontinental railroad and first transcontinental highway (the Lincoln Highway). The 20 mile museum consists of 29 interpretive signs placed along Old Highway 40 from Eagle Lakes exit (#164 off I-80) to over the Summit below Rainbow Bridge. Each sign highlights history, displays historical photographs and quotes, tells a good story, and lists activities for the location.

blast from the pastDiscover + explore Truckee’s colorful history!

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Bet You Didn’t Know… The name of the town derives from a friendly Paiute Indian guide whom, in 1844, assisted thousands of emigrants migrating west across the Humboldt Sink. The Indian’s name sounded like “Tro-kay” to the white men, who dubbed him “Truckee.” He became a favorite of the white settlers who found him to be honest and helpful. Chief Truckee fought bravely alongside Col. John C. Fremont in the Mexican War and was the father of Chief Winnemucca.

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Truckee holds an enduring history reminding us of a young America stretching its physical boundaries. Some journeyed here with silent note; others, with legendary force. But all who passed this way left a mark, forming a definition of our world.

MuseuMs

20 MiLE MUSEUM Markers along old Hwy 40, Eagle Lakes to Donner Lake; donnersummithistoricalsociety.org

DonnER SUMMit HiStoRicaL SociEty 21501 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs; 530-426-3376; donnersummithistoricalsociety.org

EMiGRant tRaiL MUSEUM 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee; 530-582-7892; parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503

GatEKEEPERS MUSEUM 130 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City; 530-583-1762; northtahoemuseums.org

KiDzonE MUSEUM 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee; 530-587-5437; kidzonemuseum.org

oLyMPic MUSEUM Squaw Valley (High Camp) 1960 Squaw Valley Rd; 800-403-0206; squaw.com/olympic-museum-0

taHoE MaRitiME MUSEUM 5205 West Lake Blvd, Homewood; 530-525-9253; tahoemaritimemuseum.org

tRUcKEE-DonnER HiStoRicaL SociEty anD oLD JaiL MUSEUM Jibboom and Spring St, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee; 530-582-0893; truckeehistory.org

tRUcKEE RaiLRoaD MUSEUM 10075 Donner Pass Rd, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee; truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

WEStERn SKiSPoRt MUSEUM 19865 Boreal Ridge Rd, Boreal Ski Area, Soda Springs; 530-426-3313 ext. 113

1844 Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party: first emigrant wagon train that successfully crossed the Sierra.

1846 The Donner Party unable to cross the mountain summit are forced to camp on the east end of Donner Lake.

1846–1848Thousands of emigrants passed westward through Truckee Basin en route to California.

1863–1865Construction of the Dutch Flat & Donner Lake Wagon Road; Gray’s Toll Station established (later renamed Coburn’s Station, then Truckee).

1866 First lumber mill.

1867Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad begins.

1868 Ice was first harvested in the Truckee Basin at Boca.

1875 The Boca Brewing Company brought more fame to Boca than any other industry.

1890s–1920sTruckee is established as a winter sports destination.

1910 Hollywood film companies began establishing Truckee as a center for the budding motion picture industry.

1915–1926Lincoln Highway, America’s first transcontinental road, is built over Donner Pass.

1932–1940The Southern Pacific establishes the excursion train called “The Snowball Special”.

1958Truckee-Tahoe Airport established.

1960The Winter Olympics descend on the Truckee area at Squaw Valley establishing the Truckee-Tahoe area as a major resort destination for year-round recreation.

1970s Major subdivisions developed in and around Truckee, as people sought the lifestyle provided by a small town.

1993The Town of Truckee incorporates. Downtown Truckee continues to preserve and restore its historic character, and grow in popularity as a resort destination.

historical timeline

Brickelltown

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Truckee River

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est River Street

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Spring Street

Cemetery

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Sassarini fam

ily, this home w

as later purchased by the M

cGw

inn family on July 15, 1918 for 10 dollars

in gold coin. Doyle M

cGw

inn grew up to be the

town butcher for m

any years.

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e w

as constructed

circa 1912 on a spot previously occupied by a Chi-

nese boarding house. It was the only architectural-

ly designed home in B

rickelltown, designed by W

ill B

liss. Frank Titus, Sr. built this hom

e while w

ork-ing as an engineer on the narrow

gauge railroad, w

hich hauled lumber from

Lake Tahoe to Truckee.

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Originally

built by

Edw

ard B

rickell, circa 1880, and then served as the Truck-ee Lum

ber Com

pany store. Harry E

aton, Brickell’s

son-in-law, w

as a longtime railroad engineer. H

is son, H

arry, grew up in this hom

e, and in the 1930s he w

as known to ski to Tahoe C

ity to deliver the m

ail when trains w

ere snowbound in Truckee.

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laced on the N

ational Register of H

istoric Places, it w

as built in 1873 by W

.H. K

ruger, an original owner of the

Truckee Lumber C

ompany. In 1904, C

.B. W

hite, a banker and prom

inent citizen, bought the house.

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Once a loading dock

and freight station for the Southern P

acific Railroad,

this building served as a warehouse for years. M

uch of Truckee’s lum

ber and ice were shipped from

here.

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lthough the 17-ton stone no longer rocks, it is one of 25 know

n rocking stones in the w

orld. The local Native A

mericans

used this rock for drying their food and holding cerem

onies as far back as 15,000 years ago. One

of the early tribes painstakingly chipped away the

rock to flatten the top and curve the bottom so

animals couldn’t clim

b up to eat their food.

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Warren

Richardson

built this beautiful Victorian hom

e in 1887. The hom

e stayed in the family until 1940. S

ince then, the house w

as used as a boarding house and was

to become know

n in town as “the flop house.” In

1981, the house was transform

ed into a bed and breakfast.

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uilt in 1875 out of native stone, the brick w

as added in 1901. This is one of the W

est’s oldest jails in continuous use until 1964. O

pen on summ

er weekends.

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Ga

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—This building is on the loca-

tion of Truckee’s first building: Gray’s S

tation. The current stone building w

as constructed around 1911 and served as a carriage house and black-sm

ith shop.

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as the last saloon heading w

est and the first head-ing east. This building w

as once Truckee’s original telephone office.

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This was a fully w

orking gas sta-tion w

hen it opened up on 1936. In 2007, it was

revitalized to appear as a 1949 gas station.

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Built as a three-

story building in 1928. A fourth floor w

as added in 1938. This w

as once the location of the law office

of Truckee’s famous citizen, C

harles McG

lashan, w

ho wrote the history of the D

onner Party.

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Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the

oldest retail establishment on C

omm

ercial Row

. Its founder, D

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appliances and general merchandise. The eastern

part of the store was a coffee shop. The coffee cup

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The depot was built in 1900.

A plaque, located on the large stone outside the

depot, comm

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railroad line. The line reached Truckee on April

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uilt in 1872 by William

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officials from N

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an Francisco to organize a lodge there. R

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like to have a lodge and the second Rebekah

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ployees and town citi-

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since. In 1909, it burned to the ground and was re-

built. It was renam

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as renovated and reopened as the Truckee H

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Tri Counties Bank 530-550-3235; tcbk.com/tcb/

Sears 530-550-0110; SearsHomeTownStores.com

Bass 530-550-9283; bassshoes.com

Innerrhythms Dance Theatre 530-550-8464; innerrhythms.org

Leggs Hanes Bali Playtex 530-587-3745; onehanesplace.com

Pacos Bike & Ski 530-587-5561; pacosbikeandski.com

Whole Treats Bakery 530-582-8249; [email protected]

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