Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Glacier Way Parking

Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Glacier Way Parking

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Tahoe City – Truckee River Trail loop from Glacier Way Parking

04:07

85.9km

1,140m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.5 km

Truckee Downtown

Highlight • Settlement

Truckee Downtown has lots of character, bars, restaurants and a bus station. If you want to stay in Truckee, this is also the location to go. The post office is …

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11.8 km

Bridge Street Bridge Over the Truckee River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Connecting the Truckee River Legacy Trail and downtown Truckee, the bridge crosses the river and leads you to great cafés like Dark Horse Coffee Roasters. In the other direction, it takes you to Truckee River Regional Park.

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12.5 km

Brockway Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Brockway Road (Highway 267) offers a challenging climb heading out of Truckee. The first few miles through Martis Valley are mostly flat, giving you a gentle warm-up. Then comes a …

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36.7 km

Patton Landing and Beach

Highlight • Beach

Patton Landing features a coffee house and a three-acre pebble beach, a popular spot for stand-up paddle boarding and boat launching. The coffee house operates year-round, providing amenities such as restrooms and a parking area that holds 23 cars.

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37.0 km

Carnelian Beach West

Highlight • Beach

This public park offers easy paddleboarding access, with a rocky beach close to parking. There are public restrooms here, and parking is free. Arrive early to grab a parking spot, …

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45.9 km

Tahoe City

Highlight • Settlement

Tahoe City is a charming little town located on the shores of Lake Tahoe. It is the starting point for many outdoor activities. There you will find shops, cafes and …

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49.7 km

William Kent Beach

Highlight • Beach

This waterfront area at Lake Tahoe Park is known as William Kent Beach. It's common to spot boats out on the waters of the lake from here, and you can also find a restroom and water fountain.

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58.1 km

Truckee River Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Truckee River Trail is a 5 mile long multi-use trail that runs between Olympic Valley Rd and Tahoe City along the gorgeous Truckee River. A beautiful destination for a …

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85.9 km

End point

Parking

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