Truckee Downtown – Truckee Downtown loop from Pineforest

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Truckee Downtown – Truckee Downtown loop from Pineforest

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Truckee Downtown – Truckee Downtown loop from Pineforest

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31.2km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.99 km for 51 m

After 7.88 km for 163 m

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4.70 km

Legacy Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Truckee River Legacy Trail spans 5 miles and is all paved. It is mostly flat and dog-friendly.

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6.01 km

Truckee Downtown

Highlight • Settlement

Truckee Downtown has lots of character, bars, restaurants, and a bus station. If you want to stay in Truckee, this is also the location to go. The post office is …

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7.01 km

Truckee River

Highlight • River

The Truckee River winds through the town of Truckee and into Nevada, where it ultimately reaches Pyramid Lake.

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7.96 km

Truckee Downtown

Highlight • Settlement

Truckee Downtown has lots of character, bars, restaurants and a bus station. If you want to stay in Truckee, this is also the location to go. The post office is …

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12.4 km

Emigrant Trail Museum of Donner Memorial State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Emigrant Trail Museum of Donner Memorial State Park is a memorial park and museum. In the 1840s, immigrants came over to this area to seek a better life on …

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14.5 km

China Cove on Donner Lake

Highlight • Beach

China Cove is a sandy cove on Donner Lake. This is a quieter and more relaxed one in the southern part of the lake. There is limited parking in the …

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18.3 km

West End Beach, Donner Lake

Highlight • Beach

The West Shore of Donner Lake is a public beach and park with a 12-acre day-use beach and American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. They are on the go during the summer, …

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23.7 km

Start of Truckee River Legacy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Truckee River Legacy Trail connects the Donner Memorial State Park to the Glenshire neighborhood. The majority of the route parallels the Truckee River. Phases 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A and a portion of 5 through the Mousehole are completed.

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