Bike or Hike The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, Nevada

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The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail is based on a vision for a trail that would follow the entire length of the Truckee River, from its source at forested Lake Tahoe (6225′) to the desert terminus of Pyramid Lake (3796′). The current route can be traveled by foot or by bicycle, and when fully completed, will descend over 2000 feet during the entire course of the 114-mile long trail, using a combination of existing dirt and paved roads, bike paths, historic roads, as well as many new sections of trail and connecting bridges. There are five sections of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail currently open to hiking and cycling. Each of these trail sections have detailed “section” information on the individual Trail Section pages that are accessed via this website’s top navigation or the Quick Links listed below. Each of the Trail Section pages includes a variety of section maps including a detailed Google map, detailed PDFs with icons for trail surface and difficulty ratings (designed to help trail users select trail sections most appropriate to their ability and interests). Additionally, you will find photos for each trail section on their respective Trail Section pages. In urban areas, the trail is paved (Tahoe City to Hirschdale and through Reno-Sparks), but in other areas it is dirt. For the dirt sections, intermediate riders should plan on using mountain bikes or fatter-tired gravel bikes (advanced riders may be OK with cross bikes). Important Note 1: Each Trail Section page also includes it’s own “CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS” list of any known current trail issues for that individual section. These may include trail issues such as closures, detours or other problems that are important for trail users to know ahead of time. Important Note 2: Some trail sections are very remote with no trail-side services of any kind. It is important to be aware of your surroundings, carry adequate water and apparel for the season and be sure your cell phone is fully charged before heading out (Many trail users on the remote sections carry a supplemental external battery to charge their phone on the go). Please note too that the most remote sections of the trail may or may not have cell service which also depends on your individual cell carrier service area.

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