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Located just 20 minutes west of Truckee, Donner Summit is a quiet, craggy zone full of history and adventure. Things to do include birding at Van Norden Meadow, the headwaters of the South Yuba River, taking a scenic drive up Old Highway 40 with a stop at Rainbow Bridge, and hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2650 mile trail from Mexico to Canada.
Drive an hour north of Truckee along highway 89 to find the “Lost Sierra.” This wild and rugged country in the Northern Sierra feels worlds away from Truckee-Tahoe, even though its a short drive. The region is made up open roads, alpine lakes, empty trails, and charming mountain towns - Quincy, Chester, Susanville, Loyalton, Portola, and Downieville.
Sierraville, a half hour drive north of Truckee, is a slice of history preserved in time. The town is filled with historic barns and farm houses that date back to the 19th century, and active cattle ranches in operation since the 1800s. Tucked away into forest, overlooking the Sierra Valley is Sierra Hot Springs, a peaceful resort and retreat center featuring three pools of natural hot spring water.
It only takes 20 minutes to get to North Lake Tahoe, where several quaint towns dot the California and Nevada shoreline. Make the short trip for public beaches, paved scenic paths, and lakefront dining.
A scenic drive around the lake takes you to South Lake Tahoe, a one hour drive from Truckee. Make the day trip for sandy beaches, rugged hiking in Desolation Wilderness, and world renown climbing at Lovers Leap.
Casinos, shows, festivals, and sports games! Reno, Nevada is an urban escape offering all that and more, just 30 minutes east of Truckee. Home to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), the closest major airport to Truckee.
A quaint town in the California foothills, an hour drive west of Truckee. Find artsy shops, farm fresh food scene, and eclectic live music.
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