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Truckee River Trail route map
DifficultPoint to Point

Truckee River Trail

Tahoe City, California

7.5 mi

Distance

902 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 36m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Truckee River Trail is a challenging 7.5-mile point-to-point trail located near Tahoe City, California. This dirt trail features a steady elevation gain of 902 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 1,918 meters. The trail winds through the scenic landscapes typical of the Sierra Nevada range, likely offering views of the Truckee River and surrounding forests. Due to its elevation and length, this trail is best suited for more experienced hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,866 ft
Max:1,918 ft
275 ft
286 ft
1,866 ft1,883 ft1,901 ft1,918 ft0.0 mi1.9 mi3.8 mi5.7 mi7.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

forest settingriver views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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