Multi-Use Trails
Trail Status Updates
Truckee River Trail
There will be temporary traffic controls on the Truckee River Trail near Tahoe City on Friday, June 27 and Monday, June 30 from 6am to 8am to facilitate repaving of a trail crossing. Trail users can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
West Shore Trail
Closures are anticipated as part of the West Shore Trail Reconstruction Project from May through Fall 2025. The trail is fully open from June 28 to July 13.
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:
- 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.
Take the multi-use trail survey
2019 Multi-Use Trail User Survey Report (PDF)
Contact Us
Email or call us at (530) 580-6279 for questions or for more information.