The run course for the Inaugural Lake Tahoe Ironman has reportedly been changed to two laps of out-and-back from Squaw Valley to Tahoe City along the Truckee River bike path. According to information on local triathlete Bruce Aldrich’s website, “The change was made due to major, multi-year, construction project on the original course. This project was not anticipated when the
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Take in panoramic mountain views as you run on dirt trails around the Martis Creek Wildlife Area just south of the Truckee-Tahoe Airport. A 3.75-mile-loop meanders through and around this gorgeous meadow, with numerous bridges crossing Martis Creek. Best for: Mostly flat dirt trail Beautiful meadow and panoramic mountain views But watch out for: Full sun in the summer Popular
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Enjoy this quick 2.3 mile out-and-back trail run along Donner Lake when you just have a short time to get out. The new “Lakeshore Interpretive Trail” is about 1.15 miles of crushed granite trail along the east shore of Donner Lake in Donner Memorial Park. Best for: Quick run on a busy day Super-close to Truckee Completely flat and off-road
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The Nature Loop in Tahoe Donner (Truckee) is less than 2 miles of trail through the heart of the neighborhood, connecting the Northwoods Clubhouse and the Trout Creek Recreation Center. The trail provides a connection between the two private Tahoe Donner amenities, the Northwoods Clubhouse (water slide pool, playground and tennis center) and the Trout Creek Recreation Center (pool, spa, gym,
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The Commemorative Emigrant Trail is my go-to trail run in Truckee during Spring, Fall, and even into the Winter months. It features miles of rolling hills that are generally all runnable. There are just a couple of longer, slightly steeper sections that some will welcome as a nice excuse to power-hike. The Emigrant Trail is a very popular mountain bike
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[Update 4/5/2013] Click here for an elevation profile and further description of the Lake Tahoe Ironman run course. The paved bike path from Squaw Valley Park to Tahoe City provides 5 picturesque miles of flat trail alongside the Truckee River. The partially shaded trail is well-separated from Highway 89, and crosses over and under the highway or river several times.
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The Truckee River Legacy Trail currently offers 2.6 miles of paved bike path alongside the Truckee River. This scenic and sunny route is part of the ultimate plan to build an off-street connection between Donner Lake and Glenshire. (Click here for the Town of Truckee’s Trails and Bikeways Master Plan.) While the path is not plowed for winter use, much
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The Sawtooth Trail, located in Tahoe National Forest in Truckee off USFS 06 (a.k.a. the Fiberboard Freeway), offers a forested Tahoe trail run close to town. The official Sawtooth Trail is a 9-mile lollipop route. I like to do a variation that is a full loop and about 9.3 miles. Either way, there is only minor elevation gain. Best for: Solitude
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The 7-mile loop around Donner Lake is my go-to road run during the late Spring and Fall. It is scenic, fairly flat, and easily accessed from Donner Pass Rd. in Truckee. Best for: Fairly flat road run (by Tahoe standards) Donner Lake and mountain views Easy parking and restroom access Going for a run while the family plays at the
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