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Truckee

Lake Tahoe Century loop from Truckee

Hard

5.0

(2)

659

riders

Lake Tahoe Century loop from Truckee

06:44

145km

1,550m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2024

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14.8 km

Brockway Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Brockway Summit is at an elevation of 7,199 feet above sea level along California State Route 267, between Truckee and Kings Beach. The summit has nice scenery and a view of Lake Tahoe below, and the road has moderate traffic.

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2

22.6 km

Kings Beach-Crystal Bay

Highlight • Beach

Kings Beach and Crystal Bay sit right next to each other but are separated by the California/Nevada border. Kings Beach (or KB) has large sandy beaches while Crystal Bay is …

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3

27.0 km

Lakeshore Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You can't see much of the lake when riding along Lakeshore Boulevard due to the large houses and fences, but the ride is still enjoyable especially for fans of architecture. …

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4

35.3 km

Sand Harbor Beach State Park

Highlight • Beach

Sand Harbor owes its current existence to the wealthy recluse George Whittell Jr, who inherited a vast fortune in the early 20th century. The wealthy heir bought 40,000 acres (nearly …

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5

55.1 km

Logan Shoals Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Logan Shoals is an easy access view point over Lake Tahoe. You can stop here for a break and take a short walk to the viewing area. There are also seasonal restrooms available during the warmer months.

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6

57.4 km

Cave Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The State Park here gets its name from the nearby rock outcropping. This section of highway goes through a short tunnel so be ready for close quarters with cars and trucks when you ride through.

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7

68.7 km

Stateline-South Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Settlement

Where the casinos stop California begins. The cities of Stateline & South Lake Tahoe make up the largest population center around Lake Tahoe and hence, the busiest area for traffic …

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89.8 km

Emerald Bay Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Emerald Bay is one of the most famous landmarks of Lake Tahoe and the subject of innumerable photographs and postcards. Stop at Inspiration Point and you'll see why. While the …

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9

104 km

Meeks Bay Resort

Highlight • Beach

At the terminus of the West Shore Trail is Meeks Bay Resort, in Meeks Bay. This area has a sandy beach with crystal-clear waters and camping facilities. Historically, this area …

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10

119 km

William Kent Beach

Highlight • Beach

This waterfront area at Lake Tahoe Park is known as William Kent Beach. It's common to spot boats out on the waters of the lake from here, and you can also find a restroom and water fountain.

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145 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.4 km

60.0 km

2.93 km

1.48 km

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

142 km

2.17 km

831 m

187 m

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (1,770 m)

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