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TRUCKEE
HIKING, LAKES, CAMPING, SKIING
R E C R E A T I O N
Truckee is located in an area known for a wide range of recreational opportunities
many in the Tahoe National Forest. Listed are some found in Nevada County.
Camping
MT. LOLA TRAIL: Climbs moderately to top
of Mt. Lola, highest peak in the Tahoe
National Forest. Campsites with water
abundant. Most difficult, 9 ½ miles one way.
From Truckee, take Hwy. 89 north to Service
Road 07 (Jackson Meadows Reservoir
turnoff) west for 1.3 miles. Turn left on
Independence Lake Road south to junction
with S301. Turn right at first intersection
and continue west for about 3 miles to
trailhead.
Available at Stampede, Boca, Prosser,
Jackson Meadows Reservoirs, and at Donner
State Memorial Park (Reserve America 800444-7275). Also at Sagehen, nine miles
north of Truckee and two miles west of
Hwy. 89. Turn left at the Sagehen Summit
turnoff. Rough road in, free.
ANDREW WRIGHT / LIGHTHAWKPHOTO
Hiking
Mt. Lola
Skiing
See page 81 for information, phone
numbers and Web sites.
DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL: Trail encircling
the peaks around lake, 15 of 23 miles of
signed trail completed. Views of lake,
Mount Rose, Pacific Crest. Numerous trailheads, go to Tahoe Donner Land Trust Web
site for information.
RESOURCES: Tahoe National Forest Web site
fs.usda.gov/tahoe or visit the Truckee District
Office, 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd., (530)
587-3558. Also go to tdlandtrust.org the Tahoe Donner Land Trust Web site for
information on Donner Lake Rim Trail,
Independence Lake and more.
Lakes
BOCA RESERVOIR: Picnicking, fishing, boating. Popular with water and jet skiers, interpretive trail tells history of area. Off I-80,
seven miles east of Truckee.
JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR: Boating,
fishing, swimming, picnicking, interpretive
trail, scenic. Can access Pacific Crest Tr