TRUCKEE
HIKING, LAKES, CAMPING, SKIING
R E C R E A T I O N
Truckee is located in an area known for a wide range of recreational
opportunities many in the Tahoe National Forest. Listed are some found
in Nevada County.
Mt. Lola Trail
Camping
Hiking
Available at Stampede, Boca, Prosser,
Jackson Meadows Reservoirs, and at Donner
State Memorial Park (Reserve America 800444-7275). Also at Sagehen, nine miles
north of Truckee and two miles west of
Hwy. 89. Turn left at the Sagehen Summit
turnoff. Rough road in, free. See page 89.
MT. LOLA TRAIL: Climbs moderately to top
of Mt. Lola, highest peak in the Tahoe
National Forest. Campsites with water
abundant. Most difficult, 9 ½ miles one way.
From Truckee, take Hwy. 89 north to Service
Road 07 (Jackson Meadows Reservoir
turnoff) west fo r 1.3 miles. Left on
Independence Lake Road south to junction
with S301. Turn right at first intersection
and continue west for about 3 miles to trailhead. See page 84 for more info.
Skiing
RESOURCES: Tahoe National Forest Web site
fs.usda.gov/tahoe or visit the Truckee District
Office, 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd., (530)
587-3558. Also go to tdlandtrust.org the Tahoe Donner Land Trust Web site for
information on Donner Lake Rim Trail,
Independence Lake and more.
DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL: Trail encircling
the peaks around lake,15 of 23 miles of
signed trail completed. Views of lake,
Mount Rose, Pacific Crest. Numerous trailheads, go to Tahoe Donner Land Trust Web
site for information.
Lakes
ANDREW WRIGHT / LIGHTHAWKPHOTO
See page 91 for information, phone
numbers and Web sites.
BOCA RESERVOIR: Picnicking, fishing, boating. Popular with water and jet skiers, interpretive trail tells history of area. Off I-80,
seven miles east of Truckee.
STAMPEDE RESERVOIR: Just inside Sierra
County, one of the best kokanee salmon
fishing lakes in the west. Bald eagle viewing.
25 miles of shoreline. Motorized boats are
allowed
WARREN LAKE: One of the toughest hike-in
lakes in our area, but also one of the most
rewarding and scenic. On the western side
of the lake there are a number of inviting
campsites. Lahontan cutthroat trout have
been planted. Recommended as a two-tothree day hike.
MARTIS CREEK LAKE: Closest lake to downtown Truckee and airport with camping. No
motorized boats allowed. Canoes and rafts
ok. Nearby prime bird watching at Hopkins
Ranch and Waddell Ranch Preserve.
tdlandtrust.org/martis-valley
WAYDE CARROLL
PROSSER RESERVOIR: Picnicking, boating,
fishing. On Hwy. 89 north, not far from
I-80 exit.
Donner Lake
Boat Ramp and shore park with
fishing pier, picnicking on Donner
Pass Road. West End Beach, day
use, playgrounds, picnicking, fishing,
boat rentals, boat ramp. Lake just
off I-80, two miles from Truckee.
Information: (530) 582-7720.
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