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Trails, Maps, Access

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.

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, and perfect for strollers or training wheels. Also wheelchair and mobility device friendly. Dogs are welcome on Truckee's paved trails so bring your fur babies, just remember to pack out pet waste and ensure they are on a leash or under voice control.

Guide to Truckee's Paved Bike Trails
Town of Truckee interactive map
‍Download PDF map‍

Tahoe Bike Map

Along with Truckee's scenic paved paths, there are many more miles of paved trails near Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has developed the most comprehensive map of bike routes, lanes, and multi-use trails in the Truckee-Tahoe region. View interactive map.

Winter Plowing on Truckee Scenic Paved Trails

Over 20 miles of paved trails are plowed in winter and stay snow-free no matter what time of the year. This is a great option for a winter walk, run, or stroll with dogs. You can track snowplows and see when roads and trails paths were last cleared with Where's My Plow, a new snow removal mapping tool from the Town of Truckee.

Guide to Truckee's Dog-Friendly, Snow-Free Winter Trails
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 our scenic paved paths. Regardless of whether you enjoy time outdoors with or without mobility devices, there are a variety of options that 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

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Tahoe National Forest E-bike trails map (PDF). Class-1, pedal assisted E-Bikes are allowed on 35 miles of National Forest System trails: The Commemorative Overland Emigrant trail, the Sawtooth trail, the Big Chief trail, and the Donkey Town trail.

Donner Memorial State Park

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

Self Guided Restoration Tour

Go on a self guided nature tour to all 10 of the Truckee River Watershed Council's restoration sites. Excellent for bird watching, bring binoculars!

Download the self guided restoration tour map.

Palisades Tahoe Hiking Trails

Enjoy the spectacular scenery at Palisades Tahoe in the summer! Find hiking trails, join a guided hike, get a birds eye view from the Aerial Tram, and learn about Sierra Nevada wildlife, wildflowers, and special trees.

Palisades Tahoe hiking map (PDF)
Palisades Tahoe hiking guide (PDF)‍

Shop Local for Maps in Truckee

Truckee's ski shops and outdoor gear stores are a great place to purchase print maps for your various outdoor adventures. These local shops have a curated selection of gear and apparel to power a full day of outdoor fun. Support local businesses by shopping local for maps and other supplies, then get outside and enjoy Truckee's endless hiking, biking, climbing, and more.

Trail Apps & Smartphone Maps

Here is a list of smartphone apps for hiking and biking trails. Use the apps to find nearby trails, view recent photos, download maps, and get detailed information of difficulty rating, trail type, usage, and more.

AllTrails
Trailforks
Gaia GPS
CalTopo
MTB Project
Mountain Project (rock climbing)
Strava

Sustainable Truckee Winter Recreation Map

Our digital, interactive map shows the location of trailhead parking areas, snow play, downhill and cross country ski resorts, scenic paved paths, emergency services, backcountry huts, outdoor sport shops, and more. Check it out and let us know how we can make it better by sending us your feedback on the form linked at the top right of the map.

View interactive map