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Tahoe National Forest

The best running trails in Tahoe National Forest

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5.0

(5)

908 people ran here

Running in Tahoe National Forest is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Tahoe National Forest—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Donner Lake loop — Truckee
Intermediate

01:09

10.9km

Intermediate

00:48

6.84km

Expert

01:06

7.71km

Expert

01:39

11.4km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    1
    1

    01:09

    10.9km

    6:20/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    52

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. 2

    00:48

    6.84km

    7:05/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    30

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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  4. 3

    01:06

    7.71km

    8:30/km

    320m

    320m

    Expert

    18

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. 4

    01:39

    11.4km

    8:45/km

    500m

    500m

    Expert

    15

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
5

01:29

11.0km

8:03/km

380m

370m

Expert

13

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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