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 …
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, the Watson Lake Campground offers a picturesque setting surrounded by forest along the tranquil lake. It doesn't feature any amenities and works on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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 …
The West Shore Trail takes walkers, bikers, and hikers on a paved route from Tahoe City to Meeks Bay. It can get busy, and for good reason; it's scenic and …
This 1,659-foot tunnel was the first railroad line to traverse the Sierra Nevada Range. It was primarily built by Chinese workers and was hand drilled and blasted over 15 months. …
Picnic Rock is a viewpoint located along the Tahoe Rim Trail. To reach the rocky outlook, it only takes a short but steep hike from the nearby parking lot.
Surprisingly, Donner Peak is not the highest peak in the area, it's just a little knob across this short saddle about 200 yards to the east. It offers about the …
Stevens Trail is a historic route listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it originally served as a toll road for miners traveling between Iowa Hill and Colfax. …