Outdoor Adventure

From scenic hikes to adrenaline-fueled mountain biking, explore our favorite outdoor adventures in the area.

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Man fly fishing in a river, surrounded by trees, with sunlight overhead.

Gateway to the Great Outdoors

With pristine wilderness, cold flowing trout streams, azure lakes, and trails beckoning from every direction, Truckee-Tahoe is an outdoor adventurer’s dreamland. Whether it’s hiking, biking, fishing, skiing or climbing that fuels your soul, you’ll find that and more in the wide-open wilds surrounding Truckee.

Adventurously Accessible

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Climber scaling large rock, lake and mountains in background.

Where Outdoor Life Comes Naturally

In Truckee, adventure isn't a break from routine—it is the routine.

In Truckee, adventure isn’t an escape—it’s a lifestyle. Locals trade sidewalks for singletrack, squeeze in summit laps before lunch, and know the local trailheads like their own backyard. With 600+ miles of trails, world-class biking, and granite climbs minutes from town, it’s easy to jump in and live like a local—even if it’s just for the weekend.

Local Outdoor Businesses

Dirt Gypsy Adventures

Offers guided mountain biking and gravel tours tailored to various skill levels, exploring North Tahoe's trails.

International Alpine Guides

Provides guided backcountry skiing and splitboarding tours in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas for various experience levels.

John Roberts Fly Fishing

Offers guided fly fishing tours on the Truckee River, providing personalized instruction for anglers of all levels.

Maher's Guide Service

Offers guided fly fishing trips year-round on the Truckee River, focusing on wild trout in a catch and release environment.

Isolated Rivers Incredible Experiences (I.R.I.E.) Rafting

Offers guided whitewater rafting adventures on the Truckee River, suitable for families and thrill-seekers alike.

Coldstream Adventures

Guided snowmobile tours through scenic meadows and mountain terrain.

Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours

Tours through Tahoe National Forest with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

Truckee Ice Rink

Outdoor community rink with public skate sessions, rentals, and events.

Northstar Ice Skating Rink

Village rink with fire pits and apres ski atmosphere at Northstar resort.

Granite Flat Campground

Located along the Truckee River offering tent and RV sites, ideal for fishing.

Goose Meadow Campground

Quiet riverside campground with 24 sites and close proximity to trails and Truckee.

Donner Memorial State Park Campground

Campground in historic state park near Donner Lake with trails and visitor center.

Prosser Family Campground

Lakeside campground north of Truckee, popular for boating and family camping.

Donner Summit Climbing Area

Granite cliffs with traditional and sport routes; a classic Sierra climbing destination.

Snowshed Wall

Popular wall at Donner Summit with beginner to advanced granite climbing routes.

Black Wall

Tall alpine cliff at Donner Summit offering multi-pitch trad routes with exposure.

School Rock

Accessible wall at Donner Pass ideal for climbing instruction and top-roping.

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center

Offers trail rides, pony rides, and boarding in a scenic mountain setting.

Piping Rock Horses

Private riding instruction, horse training, and trail riding on the North Shore.

Donner Lake Watersports & Marina

Kayak, paddleboard, and jet ski rentals on scenic Donner Lake.

Full Throttle Tahoe

Jet ski, power boat, and paddleboard rentals delivered to Donner Lake or Tahoe.

Logger Campground

Large campground on the shore of Stampede Reservoir with boating and fishing access.