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The best running trails in Nevada County
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Last updated: September 20, 2025
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1. Donner Lake loop — Truckee
10.9km
01:09
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3
runners
5. Truckee River Legacy Trail — Truckee
5.43km
00:34
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
6. Scotts Flat Trail — Tahoe National Forest
14.6km
01:50
250m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
1
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8. Sagehen Creek Trail loop — Tahoe National Forest
8.37km
01:01
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
1
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9. Spaulding Lake via Pioneer Trail — Tahoe National Forest
8.94km
01:12
250m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Glacier Lake Trail — Tahoe National Forest
11.7km
01:35
350m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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