Multi-Use Trail Survey

Trail Status Updates

Truckee River Trail Closure - Alpine Meadows to Olympic Valley Road - 9/18 to 10/24

Part of the Truckee River Trail will be CLOSED between Alpine Meadows Rd and Olympic Valley Rd from September 18 to October 24. Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency is rehabilitating part of the main sewer export line for all of North Tahoe. The sewer pipeline runs underneath this section of the trail. 

• From 9/18 to 9/27 and from 10/8 to 10/24
  • The trail will be OPEN after 5pm and on Sundays.
  • The trail will be CLOSED between 7am and 5pm Monday through Saturday.
• From 9/29 to 10/7
  • The trail will be FULLY CLOSED 24/7.
• Shuttles
  • ADA compliant shuttles with bike racks will be available:
    • Every 15 minutes from 5am to 9pm.
    • Every 30 minutes from 9pm to 5am. 

West Shore Trail Closures

Slurry seal work will close portions of the West Shore Trail all day on Thursday, September 18. Please obey all closures to help prevent damage to the trail sealing. 

Temporary trail closures are anticipated as part of the West Shore Trail Reconstruction Project through Fall 2025. Work is currently focused in the Sunnyside area. Trail users can expect closed sections of trail Mondays through Friday mornings, with the trail open Friday Afternoons through Sundays. 

Please use caution on the trail and obey all closure signage. 

Learn more about the West Shore Trail Reconstruction Project

Multi-Use Trail Description

The perfect way to tour the North and West Shore of Lake Tahoe is using our 23-mile multi-use trail network. Along the way you may find bicyclists, joggers, strollers, and even anglers enjoying the views. Parking for use of the trails is available at 64-Acres Park. Motor vehicles are strictly prohibited on the trails except for authorized maintenance. Please watch for maintenance workers and equipment. We request all trail users to be tolerant and respectful of everyone's mutual right to use these trails.
 

Bike Repair Station Locations

Kilner Park
64 Acres
Meeks Bay
Elizabeth Williams Park
Tahoe City Community Center
Commons Beach Park
North Shore Trail at Dollar 
Truckee River Trail at Fir Craigs

Trail Maps

Multi-Use Trail Map (PDF - 7 MB)

 

Bike Rules and Map (PDF - 2MB)

Winter Trail Snow Removal

Interested in exploring North Lake Tahoe using our multi-use trail network this winter? To view our trail system and the snow removal priorities, please click on the button below.

Winter Trail Snow Removal Map (PDF - 0.5MB)

Do you use the Multi-Use Trail System in the Winter? We want your feedback!

We value your feedback and would like to gather information to enhance your experience when using the multi-use trails in the winter. Your responses will be used solely for the purpose of improving the service and helping us secure trail funding. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey:

Multi-Use Trails Snow Removal Survey

Rules of the Trail

Please help to increase everyone's enjoyment of the trails by observing the Rules of the Trail:

• Keep right, pass on left when safe.
• Blaze a trail of kindness.
• Alert when passing.
• Use safe speeds.
• Always use a light at night.
• Look and listen, be respectful.
• Speed limit is 15 mph.
• Class 1 and 2 E-bikes permitted.
• Bikes yield to pedestrians.
• Keep dogs on a short leash.
• Yield to oncoming traffic.

Help shape the future of the TCPUD Multi-Use Trail System!

Our Trail System is a valuable recreation and transportation amenity for residents and visitors in the North Tahoe area. Your feedback is essential in helping us understand trail user characteristics and identify trail improvement opportunities. 

2019 Multi-Use Trail User Survey Report (PDF)

Contact Us

Email or call us at (530) 580-6279 for questions or for more information.