Truckee Guidebook
Ski Resorts
Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access as the condo is steps away from the base of this ski resort! This small skill resort has four ski lifts and 14 trails, three conveyors, a warming hut for the ski school and a full lodge and deck with a rental shop, cafe, bar and gift shop. It’s the perfect place to learn or teach the young ones.
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Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak WayEnjoy ski-in/ski-out access as the condo is steps away from the base of this ski resort! This small skill resort has four ski lifts and 14 trails, three conveyors, a warming hut for the ski school and a full lodge and deck with a rental shop, cafe, bar and gift shop. It’s the perfect place to learn or teach the young ones.
You will be 15 miles away from Squaw Valley Resort. I grew up skiing this resort, and is my favorite resort in Tahoe! Squaw Valley Ski Resort covers 3,600 acres employing 30 chairlifts and the only funitel in the U.S. It's not only a premiere ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area, but also the country. The terrain is perfect for all skill levels.
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Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdYou will be 15 miles away from Squaw Valley Resort. I grew up skiing this resort, and is my favorite resort in Tahoe! Squaw Valley Ski Resort covers 3,600 acres employing 30 chairlifts and the only funitel in the U.S. It's not only a premiere ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area, but also the country. The terrain is perfect for all skill levels.
Also one of my favorite resorts in Tahoe. Alpine Meadows, on the other side of Squaw, features 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, 13 different lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,802 feet. Their groomers are the best in Tahoe!
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Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows RdAlso one of my favorite resorts in Tahoe. Alpine Meadows, on the other side of Squaw, features 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, 13 different lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,802 feet. Their groomers are the best in Tahoe!
Northstar features 3000 acres of skiable terrain, 20 ski lifts. It offers a modern and luxurious mountain experience. But, make sure to get there early on a weekend as it tends to get busy.
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Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrNorthstar features 3000 acres of skiable terrain, 20 ski lifts. It offers a modern and luxurious mountain experience. But, make sure to get there early on a weekend as it tends to get busy.
Sugar Bowl offers terrain to accommodate beginners and challenge experts, spreading across four peaks serviced by 13 lifts and 1500 acres. As one of the country's oldest ski areas, Sugar Bowl has kept it's classic ski atmosphere while providing modern amenities.
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Sugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdSugar Bowl offers terrain to accommodate beginners and challenge experts, spreading across four peaks serviced by 13 lifts and 1500 acres. As one of the country's oldest ski areas, Sugar Bowl has kept it's classic ski atmosphere while providing modern amenities.
Boreal features nine chairlifts and offers night skiing until 9 pm. It is one of the smaller resorts in Tahoe, but a great place for beginners to learn or for more advanced riders to hit the Woodward terrain park! It is also the only ski resort that offers night skiing in the area.
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Boreal Mountain California
19749 Boreal Ridge RdBoreal features nine chairlifts and offers night skiing until 9 pm. It is one of the smaller resorts in Tahoe, but a great place for beginners to learn or for more advanced riders to hit the Woodward terrain park! It is also the only ski resort that offers night skiing in the area.
Winter Sports & Activities
2 miles away from the Cross Country Ski Center where you can cross country ski and snowshoe in the wintertime. Access this well maintained trail system for a small daily fee (discounted using the provided guest passes).
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Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center
15275 Alder Creek Rd2 miles away from the Cross Country Ski Center where you can cross country ski and snowshoe in the wintertime. Access this well maintained trail system for a small daily fee (discounted using the provided guest passes).
Very popular location for cross-country skiing, dog sledding & other snow sports in winter, plus hiking in summer.
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Donner Summit California State Snopark
19455 Bunny Hill DrVery popular location for cross-country skiing, dog sledding & other snow sports in winter, plus hiking in summer.
Free cross-country and snowshoe trails for adventurers of all ages, nestled among towering pines, winding along beautiful Donner Lake, and traveling historic trails. Great place to go hiking in the summer and fall as well.
More info: https://chamber.truckee.com/list/member/donner-lake-nordic-ski-trails-5682
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Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass RdFree cross-country and snowshoe trails for adventurers of all ages, nestled among towering pines, winding along beautiful Donner Lake, and traveling historic trails. Great place to go hiking in the summer and fall as well.
More info: https://chamber.truckee.com/list/member/donner-lake-nordic-ski-trails-5682
Food scene
If you love lobster rolls and seafood, highly recommend checking this place out.
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Morgan's Lobster Shack & Fish Market
10089 W River StIf you love lobster rolls and seafood, highly recommend checking this place out.
For all the beer lovers – great selection of beers, cocktails and bar eats.
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Fiftyfifty Brewing Co
11197 Brockway RdFor all the beer lovers – great selection of beers, cocktails and bar eats.
Upscale American restaurant with a nice ambience for date night
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Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdUpscale American restaurant with a nice ambience for date night
COMO
10164 Donner Pass RdBurger Me
10418 Donner Pass RdSiam Cuisine
10770 Donner Pass RdMy favorite Thai place in the area! If you are ordering take-out, wait time tends to be long, so try to order ahead of time!
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Thai Delicacy
11253 Brockway RdMy favorite Thai place in the area! If you are ordering take-out, wait time tends to be long, so try to order ahead of time!
Drunken Monkey Sushi
11253 Brockway RdOld Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdMy favorite pizza place in town
Best restaurant in Truckee. Great sides, pasta dishes, pizza, and drinks!
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Great gold
11025 Pioneer TrailBest restaurant in Truckee. Great sides, pasta dishes, pizza, and drinks!
Sightseeing
Just 6 miles away, sunbathe and swim on the shores of Donner Lake. Or use the 2 guest passes to access the the private Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina. Paddleboard, kayak, jet-ski, and sailboat rentals are available.
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Donner Lake
Just 6 miles away, sunbathe and swim on the shores of Donner Lake. Or use the 2 guest passes to access the the private Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina. Paddleboard, kayak, jet-ski, and sailboat rentals are available.
A few blocks of shops and restaurants. Cute and cozy vibe.
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Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center
10065 Donner Pass RdA few blocks of shops and restaurants. Cute and cozy vibe.
Donner Summit Bridge
10060 Donner Pass RdProsser Creek Dam
Relax at the base of the ski slopes with shopping, dining, ice skating, fire pits, cinema, etc.
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The Village At Northstar
5001 Northstar DrRelax at the base of the ski slopes with shopping, dining, ice skating, fire pits, cinema, etc.
Squaw Valley Village is a great place to relax at the base of the ski slopes with shopping, dining, live music, fire pits, or take a ride on the aerial tram.
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Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdSquaw Valley Village is a great place to relax at the base of the ski slopes with shopping, dining, live music, fire pits, or take a ride on the aerial tram.
2 mile loop within the neighborhood. Easy hike, minimal elevation gain, nice views
Nature Loop Trailhead
12092 Northwoods Boulevard2 mile loop within the neighborhood. Easy hike, minimal elevation gain, nice views
Activities
Truckee Bike Park
12200 Joerger Dr2 miles away from the Alder Creek Adventure Center, which offers an abundance of activities throughout the year. Horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, mountain biking via Bikeworks, hiking and exploring the vast 60+ mile trail system and enjoying a variety of seasonal events and offerings.
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Alder Creek Adventure Center
15275 Alder Creek Rd2 miles away from the Alder Creek Adventure Center, which offers an abundance of activities throughout the year. Horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, mountain biking via Bikeworks, hiking and exploring the vast 60+ mile trail system and enjoying a variety of seasonal events and offerings.
Private amenity available to you using the 2 guest passes provided in the condo. See the Tahoe Donner website for more info on offerings and guest access fees: https://www.tahoedonner.com/amenities/amenities/fitness/
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Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Recreation Center
12790 Northwoods BlvdPrivate amenity available to you using the 2 guest passes provided in the condo. See the Tahoe Donner website for more info on offerings and guest access fees: https://www.tahoedonner.com/amenities/amenities/fitness/
Private amenity available to you using the 2 guest passes provided in the condo. See the Tahoe Donner website for more info on offerings and guest access fees: https://www.tahoedonner.com/amenities/amenities/northwoods-clubhouse-pool/
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Northwoods Clubhouse & Pool
11509 Northwoods BlvdPrivate amenity available to you using the 2 guest passes provided in the condo. See the Tahoe Donner website for more info on offerings and guest access fees: https://www.tahoedonner.com/amenities/amenities/northwoods-clubhouse-pool/
A 6-mile paved bike path (plowed in winter) along the Truckee River from Truckee River Regional Park to Glenshire neighborhood and accessing Riverview Sports Park with historical and art landmarks.
More info: https://chamber.truckee.com/list/member/truckee-river-legacy-trail-truckee-5536
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Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailA 6-mile paved bike path (plowed in winter) along the Truckee River from Truckee River Regional Park to Glenshire neighborhood and accessing Riverview Sports Park with historical and art landmarks.
More info: https://chamber.truckee.com/list/member/truckee-river-legacy-trail-truckee-5536
A gentle paved trail connecting downtown Truckee to the Donner Lake Rim Trail and beyond. Perfect for walking or biking
Trout Creek Road
A gentle paved trail connecting downtown Truckee to the Donner Lake Rim Trail and beyond. Perfect for walking or biking
Groceries
Raley’s O-N-E Market
10001 Soaring WayNew Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdSave Mart Supermarkets
11399 Deerfield DrSafeway
11290 Donner Pass RdGear Rentals
The Back Country
11400 Donner Pass RdTahoe Dave's Skis & Boards
590 N Lake BlvdGranite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop
11368 Donner Pass Rd