Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Carnelian Bay

Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Carnelian Bay

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Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Carnelian Bay

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53.3km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 53.0 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

410 m

Patton Landing and Beach

Highlight • Beach

Patton Landing features a coffee house and a three-acre pebble beach, a popular spot for stand-up paddle boarding and boat launching. The coffee house operates year-round, providing amenities such as restrooms and a parking area that holds 23 cars.

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9.63 km

Tahoe City

Highlight • Settlement

Tahoe City is a charming little town located on the shores of Lake Tahoe. It is the starting point for many outdoor activities. There you will find shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as a store specializing in sports and camping equipment.

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15.6 km

Truckee River Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Truckee River Trail is a 5 mile long multi-use trail that runs between Olympic Valley Rd and Tahoe City along the gorgeous Truckee River. A beautiful destination for a run or bike ride. Rent bikes at either end for an enjoyable ride. Parking is available at either end.

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15.9 km

Truckee River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Historic Truckee River Bike Path is a popular ride for individuals and families alike. Flat and well paved the main obstacles will be other trail users. This path provides easy access to the Truckee River as well as connections to many other trails in the area.

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21.5 km

Truckee River

Highlight • River

The Tahoe Rim Trail crosses the 121-mile-long Truckee River. Stare down into the crystal clear, cold water. Truckee River is the only outlet of Lake Tahoe, and it empties into Pyramid Lake, creating an Truckee River is the only outlet of Lake Tahoe and it empties into Pyramid Lake creating an endorheic (closed) basin. (closed) basin.

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25.0 km

William Kent Beach

Highlight • Beach

This waterfront area at Lake Tahoe Park is known as William Kent Beach. It's common to spot boats out on the waters of the lake from here, and you can also find a restroom and water fountain.

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32.9 km

Sherwood Express

Highlight • Rest Area

Sherwood Express is the only lift on Alpine Meadows Ski Resort's "backside" or south side. It is usually the last to open and the first to close during the season due to it being the sunniest spot on the mountain. This is the backside entrance to the resort, with only a few parking spots; only the lucky ones will nab them in the morning.

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53.0 km

Carnelian Beach West

Highlight • Beach

This public park offers easy paddleboarding access, with a rocky beach close to parking. There are public restrooms here, and parking is free. Arrive early to grab a parking spot, as this is not a large lot. The Gar Woods Grill & Pier is an excellent spot for a post paddle drink or food.

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53.3 km

End point

Parking

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