The Sagehen Creek Trail near Truckee is one of the best trails for all ages to hike. Mostly contained within the Tahoe National Forest, the trail is fairly level, shaded most of the way, and dog-friendly as well. The total hike includes five easy miles with a blend of views from forest to meadows. From May through mid-June, masses of wildflowers bloom along the trail. The Sagehen Creek wildflower tour begins when the much anticipated camas lilies erupt in late May in the meadows, while purple … [Read more...]
Donner Party Hike
Hike with history while exploring Donner Summit and Donner Memorial State Park in this annual Donner Party Hike. California was settled by adventurous pioneers who traveled through harsh conditions to realize the dream of owning land in wild and new areas of what’s now California. The area’s most famous emigrants who traveled through Truckee are the Donner Party. Their trials and tribulations demonstrated just how difficult it was for these dreamers and the extent they needed to go to … [Read more...]
Trails & Vistas Art Hikes
Beautiful Hikes and Lovely Art September is a stunning time of year for a hike with the turning leaves, the crisp air, and the brisk weather. Trails and Vistas Art hikes take an ordinary hike and pump it up into one of the most unique art events in Lake Tahoe. Two Art Hikes are scheduled for 2016: Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 18. Artists, musicians, and dancers from all over the world take positions along the hike and share their talents. The September 10 hike begins in the … [Read more...]
