Multi-Use Trails
Trail Status Updates
- Lakeside Trail Paving (downtown Tahoe City) - 10/20 to 10/24
A portion of the Lakeside Trail in Tahoe City will be temporarily closed October 20–24 for paving work, weather permitting.
Crews will be repaving:
• 1,823 sq ft of trail behind the Lighthouse Center/Former Safeway
• 277 sq ft behind the Tahoe City Marina.
Please respect all closure signage and avoid the work areas during construction to help ensure a smooth, safe trail surface when the work is complete. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve Tahoe City’s multi-use trail network!
- Truckee River Trail Closure - Alpine Meadows to Olympic Valley Road - Until 10/31
Part of the Truckee River Trail will be CLOSED between Alpine Meadows Rd and Olympic Valley Rd from September 24 to October 31. Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency (TTSA) 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 10/23 to 10/31
- The trail will be OPEN after 5pm and on Weekends.
- The trail will be CLOSED between 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
- Shuttles
- ADA compliant shuttles with bike racks will be available every 15 minutes from 7am to 5pm.
Learn more about the TTSA project
- From 10/23 to 10/31
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.
2019 Multi-Use Trail User Survey Report (PDF)
Contact Us
Email or call us at (530) 580-6279 for questions or for more information.