Trail Maps

Man standing on rocky hill in scenic mountain valley with trees, under blue sky.

Eagle Rock Four people stand on a rocky cliff, overlooking a vast blue lake under a clear sky

Before hitting the trail, grab a map! Find out where to access Truckee’s many scenic paved paths and dirt trails, and see popular routes for hiking, biking, and more. Whether you want a physical topo map you can hold in your hand or a mapping app to download on your phone, you’ll find it here.

Official Truckee Visitor Map

Looking for a map you can print at home? View and download the Official Truckee Visitor Map (PDF) to get oriented to the Truckee-Tahoe region. This two-sided map provides an overview of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe and a detailed look at Truckee scenic paved paths, parks, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, ski and snow play areas, and more.

Scenic Paved Trails: Over 26 Miles in Truckee!

Truckee Paved Bike Trails. Truckee has 26.6 miles of scenic paved trails that make for a stunning walk, ride, or run in the fresh mountain air. These trails are great for families young and old, perfect for strollers or training wheels, and are wheelchair and mobility device friendly. Dogs are welcome on Truckee’s paved trails; please pack out pet waste and keep them on a leash or under voice control. See the Guide to Truckee’s Paved Bike Trails, explore the Town of Truckee interactive map, or download the PDF map.

Tahoe Bike Map. Beyond Truckee’s scenic paved paths, you’ll find many more miles of paved trails near Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition offers the most comprehensive map of bike routes, lanes, and multi-use trails in the region — view the interactive map.

Winter Plowing on Truckee Scenic Paved Trails. Over 20 miles of paved trails are plowed in winter and stay snow-free year round — perfect for a winter walk, run, or stroll with dogs. Track snowplows and see when roads and trails were last cleared with Where’s My Plow from the Town of Truckee. For ideas and live info, see the Guide to Truckee’s Dog-Friendly, Snow-Free Winter Trails and the Sustainable Truckee Winter Recreation Map (interactive).

Trails for EveryBODY™

All are welcome to explore Truckee’s paved and dirt trails! Our town has miles of all-inclusive trails — from accessible paths at Donner Memorial State Park to a universally designed mountain bike loop to scenic paved paths. Whether you enjoy time outdoors with or without mobility devices, there are options everyone can enjoy. Trails for EveryBODY™ is a Sustainable Truckee awareness campaign that supports all-inclusive, universally designed trails for all shapes, sizes, and physical abilities. Learn more and view Truckee’s all-inclusive trails.

Hiking Trails & Maps

Tahoe National Forest. Use the US Forest Service interactive Visitors Map, buy the official Tahoe National Forest map, or pick up the National Geographic Tahoe Map Pack (includes Tahoe National Forest East—Truckee, Tahoe National Forest West, and Lake Tahoe Basin). Class-1, pedal-assisted e-bikes are allowed on 35 miles of National Forest System trails — see the Tahoe National Forest e-bike trails map (PDF) for the Commemorative Overland Emigrant, Sawtooth, Big Chief, and Donkey Town trails.

Donner Memorial State Park. Download a free brochure and map of the park.

Self-Guided Restoration Tour. Visit all 10 of the Truckee River Watershed Council’s restoration sites — excellent for bird watching (bring binoculars!). Download the tour map.

Palisades Tahoe Hiking Trails. Enjoy summer scenery at Palisades Tahoe: hike trails, join a guided hike, ride the Aerial Tram, and learn about Sierra Nevada wildlife, wildflowers, and special trees. See the hiking map (PDF) and the hiking guide (PDF).

Where to Shop for Maps in Truckee

Truckee’s ski shops and outdoor gear stores are great places to purchase print maps for your adventures. These local shops curate gear and apparel for full days outside. Support local businesses by shopping for maps and supplies — then get out and enjoy Truckee’s endless hiking, biking, climbing, and more.

Trail Apps & Smartphone Maps

Find trails, view recent photos, download maps, and get details on difficulty and usage with these apps: AllTrails, Trailforks, Gaia GPS, CalTopo, MTB Project, Mountain Project (rock climbing), and Strava.

Truckee Sledding, Tubing, & Snow Play Map & Guide

Bring on winter family fun! If you’re not skiing or riding, consider one of these top 15 places to go sledding, tubing, or build a snowman in Truckee. Note that opening dates depend on weather and conditions and are subject to change.

Print or download the Sledding, Tubing, and Snow Play Map and Guide (PDF).