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Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Dollar Point

Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Dollar Point

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Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Dollar Point

03:25

78.7km

630m

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: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra College Conservation Easement

Donner Memorial State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Tahoe National Forest

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Parking

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3.65 km

Lake Tahoe Commons Beach

Highlight • Beach

Located literally a stone's throw from the main street of Tahoe City, this beach is one of the most pleasant. A great spot for a swim after a good day of hiking!

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3.98 km

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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9.92 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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16.5 km

Pole Creek Road Trailhead -- Tahoe River Rd

Highlight • Trail

Small trailhead area with very limited parking at the new, paved forest service road, closed to vehicles. The old road is now just a narrow single track trail on the North side of Pole Creek. Both meet at the bridge across Pole Creek about halfway up the hill and continue past Bradley Hut and Tinker Knob to the Pacific Crest Trail.

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38.7 km

View of Donner Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point on Donner Pass Road, you get a panoramic view of Donner Lake, surrounded by pine forest, this is a spot well worth stopping at during your ride.

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39.5 km

Historic Donner Pass Summit ⛰️ Pacific Crest Trail crossing

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The old Hwy 40 passed through this summmit at 7135 ft elevation, still today the Donner Pass Road. Fast and heavy traffic of course goes over the I-80 interstate freeway a couple of miles north.
Also the site of German BierGarten Restaurant "Summit Haus" open from mid June to Labor Day (early September) 11am-4pm, part of Sugar Bowl Resort

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49.4 km

Donner Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

A small stretch of sand with privileged views of Donner Lake and the surrounding forest. The beach is easily accessible from the road, making it a great spot to check out, or even take a refreshing dip.

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68.8 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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78.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

27.9 km

3.81 km

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.6 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (1,790 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

13°C

8°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2022,Tahoe City - Donner Summit

As of 07/30/22, construction on Donner Pass Rd is close to finished!

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Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Dollar Point

Lake Tahoe Commons Beach

Tahoe City

Truckee River Trail

Pole Creek Road Trailhead -- Tahoe River Rd

View of Donner Lake

Historic Donner Pass Summit ⛰️ Pacific Crest Trail crossing

Donner Lake Beach

Truckee River Trail

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