Truckee
River Trail
Tuesday,
July 24, 2012
DIFFICULTY: Moderately easy (bacause the hike length is over 5 miles).
ELEVATION GAIN: Difference
between high and low
points is less than 100 feet. Elevation at trail head about 6000 ft.
HIKE DISTANCE: 7 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Along Highway
89, North of Tahoe
City.
DESCRIPTION: This is a
very pleasant out and
back hike along the Truckee River to Tahoe City. The trail begins near
Alpine
Meadows Road, in a small parking lot about 100 yards past the Alpine
Meadows
turn-off. The parking here is limited, but should be enough for our
group. The
tail runs through the parking lot, so begins towards Tahoe City. The
trail
closely follows the Truckee River, and is mostly below the level of
Route 89,
so does offer beautiful views and cool breezes. We will walk past
cabins that
range from elegant to adequate, and usually will have views of rafters
enjoying
the sun and splash. As we enter Tahoe City, we will pass a restaurant
(The
Bridge Tender) that adjoins the trail where we can stop for lunch.
Those who
prefer can continue across 89 to a picnic area by the Gatekeeper’s
Museum. If
we arrive in Tahoe City too early for lunch, the trail continues along
89
through a business area and there is a Museum.
TRAVEL
TIME/DISTANCE: 1 3/4 hours
each way. One way
distance is about 90 miles. This is a $15 driver donation. Please have
the
correct bills. Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all
drivers.
We plan to return home before 5:00.
HIKE
LEADER/SWEEP: Dick
Mayeur/Carol Mayeur SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE: None at the
trail head. We plan to
stop at McDonalds in Truckee on the way (Deerfield Drive, off 89).
PREPARATIONS
FOR HIKE:
1)
IF
YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE
HIKING.
2)
Bring
a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and an emergency
contact
name and phone number with you on the hike.
3)
You
may bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your
hiking shoes
after the hike.
4) Bring
comfortable walking shoes,
sunscreen, insect repellant, water, and, if
you wish, a
lunch. Hiking poles are
not necessary, but will be tolerated.
