Truckee / Tahoe trail info
Local audio reports, riding-area notes, Trailforks links, and current-season
guidance for Truckee/Tahoe mountain bike trails.
Local dirt, updated often
The Singletrack Report pairs Truckee Tahoe Radio audio with quick-reference
trail notes from Cyclepaths and the local riding community.
Use it to check which zones are in play, compare riding areas, and connect
each report to Trailforks before heading toward Donner Summit, Northstar,
Tahoe Donner, Kings Beach, Prosser, or the West Shore.
Trail info from riders here
Audio reports and trail notes
Latest Singletrack Report audio for NW Reno, Peavine, and Sierra Vista Bike Park.
Latest Singletrack Report audio for Carson Valley trail conditions and ride planning.
Opening-season audio report covering wet trail etiquette and early-season riding judgment.
End-of-season recap covering conditions, highlights, and closures across the Truckee/Tahoe riding network.
Covers the Pine to Mines route – a multi-area singletrack connection through the Truckee corridor.
Rundown of the 2025 race and event calendar for the Truckee/Tahoe MTB community.
Razorback Ridge near Serene Lakes – report on conditions, openings, and current ridability of this high-elevation singletrack.
Trail conditions and highlights for Coldstream Canyon – lower-elevation trails rideable early in the season.
Updates on the 06 Area network and the Woodsplitter trail at Donner Summit – conditions and trail status.
High alpine riding near the lakes above Donner Summit – conditions report for a popular but snow-sensitive area.
Highlights of the best ('banger') trails at Donner Summit – conditions and recommended riding combos.
Community-focused Singletrack Report segment with local trail-builder notes and ride etiquette for the Truckee/Tahoe riding scene.
Kaspian Rim and Meeks Ridge – TAMBA-built trails on the West Shore with dramatic cliffs and lake views.
Season-opening weekend at Boreal/Woodward Tahoe – lift-served DH and skills park opening status.
First weekend open at Northstar Bike Park – which trails and lifts are running, conditions.
Conditions at Soccer Mommy downhill and the 3 Bridges trail network – status and recommended lines.
June conditions report for Dollar Creek trails in the Kings Beach TAMBA network.
Memorial Day weekend overview of what's open and rideable across the Truckee/Tahoe area.
Three of Truckee's most beloved XC areas – Harmony Ridge, Sawtooth, and Loam Masters – conditions and trail status.
NRA/Prosser Hill cluster – Animal, Sober Deer, and Loyds Loop condition updates for classic Truckee XC riding.
Multi-area report spanning Donkey Town near Truckee, the Tahoe Pyramid Trail, Carson City riding, and Loyds Loop.
Coverage of the Spring Fling bike games event hosted by Truckee Tahoe Radio and Cyclepaths.
Cyclepaths Spring Fling 2025 event – community ride and shop event coverage.
2024 season-closing trail report – summary of the year and late-season conditions.
Fall singletrack conditions – brown pow season, dry loamy dirt at its best across the Truckee area.
Emergency report on Davis Fire trail closures – which areas are closed and current fire status.
Grousefest event and Tyrolian Tune Up trail preview at Sky Tavern – a community nonprofit bike park near Reno at 8,000 ft elevation.
End-of-summer conditions at both Northstar Bike Park and Woodward Tahoe – final weekends before season close.
Women's mountain bike weekend events around Truckee/Tahoe – rides, events, and trail conditions.
Flying Squirrel and Tom Clarke trails – two popular Tahoe Donner area descents, summer conditions.
Rose to Toads route – a scenic West Shore connector linking key TAMBA trails, conditions report.
Kaspian Rim – TAMBA's 2022-completed trail running the rim of Blackwood Canyon with volcanic cliff views over Lake Tahoe.
East Shore singletrack – a smaller but scenic trail network on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe near Incline Village.
Dedicated update on Soccer Mommy Downhill at Northstar – a popular technical descent, conditions and status.
Donkey Town (Jackass trail) conditions plus Woodsplitter update, and community discussion of proposed Donkey Town trail expansion.
Trail status closures update plus a reminder on proper etiquette when sharing trails with equestrians.
Tahoe Donner and Euer Valley trail conditions – the evolving trail network in beautiful Euer Valley near Truckee.
Jackass Ridge (Donkey Town) opening announcement – the most beloved bench-cut descent near Truckee, open for the season.
Donner Lake Rim Trail condition report – a challenging Black Diamond alpine route with sweeping lake views.
Season-closing send-off for Jackass Ridge (Donkey Town) – final runs before the trail closes for winter.
Kings Beach TAMBA trails and Martis Peak – conditions, highlights, and access notes.
Memorial Day 2024 – multi-area survey of Waddle Ranch, Sawtooth Ridge, Emigrant Trail, and Tom's Trail.
Truckee Meltdown event coverage and spring snowmelt trail opening status around Truckee.
The Hirschdale to Verdi segment of the Tahoe Pyramid Trail – a high-desert canyon singletrack linking Truckee to Reno.
Harmony Ridge and Parliament Trails – classics of the Truckee XC network, conditions report.
End-of-2023-season trail report – overview of conditions, closures, and highlights.
Hole In The Ground trail conditions – a popular loop accessed from the Boreal/Woodward parking area.
The Armstrong Track variant of Donner Lake Rim Trail – conditions and access report.
Late-season Woodward Tahoe conditions – lift-served DH and skills park end-of-season status.
Happy Face Downhill – a beloved blue-rated descent in the Northstar/Sawtooth area, peak-season conditions.
August Kings Beach TAMBA conditions – one of the most extensive trail networks near North Lake Tahoe.
Serene Lakes area and Razorback Ridge – high-elevation terrain off Donner Summit, conditions and access.
Kirkwood singletrack – the Kirkwood Bike Park network, 164 trails total, open through summer. Alpine terrain, beginner to advanced.
Epic Donner Summit day route: Summit Lake to Donner Lake Rim Trail via Johnson Canyon and Wendin Way.
3 Bridges zone plus SS Wallternate and Upper Missing Link – technical Northstar-adjacent singletrack conditions.
Capital to Tahoe multi-area route and Tyrolian Downhill conditions – connecting Reno/Carson City to Lake Tahoe on singletrack.
Paige Meadows, Rawhide, and Flintstones – West Shore Tahoe trails covering a popular meadow loop and technical DH options.
TDU's Donkey Town trails and TAMBA's Iron Butterfly and Power Loop – conditions on both sides of Lake Tahoe's north shore.
Tom's Trail and Billy Hill Trail – two classic Truckee-area XC routes, conditions and current status.
Lower Kings Beach singletrack and Beaver Tail DH – early summer conditions at the TAMBA Kings Beach network.
Animal, El Burro, and Donkey Town – three of the best trails in Truckee's Prosser Hill/Donkey Town cluster, Memorial Day opening report.
Early-season Prosser Hill report – Emigrant Trail and Loyds Loop opening conditions.
Carson City early-season conditions – 201 trails covering BLM desert singletrack at Nevada's capital.
Early-season Harmony Ridge conditions – one of the first Truckee areas to dry out in spring.
Stanford Rock area – TAMBA's showcase West Shore network with views of Lake Tahoe from 8,500 ft.
Riding area reference
Lift-served Bike Park
Martis Valley, North Lake Tahoe, CA
Northstar's signature bike park – jump trails, DH, XC. Lift-served summer season.
Bike Park / Skills Park
Donner Summit, CA
33,000 sq ft Woodward action sports hub. Lift-served DH + 11-acre outdoor park. Open summer.
XC / Singletrack
Truckee, CA
High-elevation singletrack at 7,000-8,000 ft. Razorback Ridge, Hole in the Ground, Woodsplitter.
XC / Singletrack
Truckee, CA
Evolving trail network in beautiful Euer Valley. Association-managed trails.
Bike Park / XC
Truckee, CA
Parking at Waddle Ranch Trailhead. Blue, green flow lines. July-August peak season.
XC / Singletrack
Truckee, CA
Jackass/Donkey Town Trail (2.3 mi, Blue), El Burro, Jackass Point. A Truckee favorite.
XC / Singletrack
Truckee, CA
Emigrant Trail, Animal (Moto Loop), Loyds Loop. Rideable early in season.
XC / DH
Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe, CA
59 trails, 83 photos. Iron Butterfly, Power Loop, Beaver Tail DH, Dollar Creek area.
XC / Singletrack
Tahoe City / West Shore, CA
TAMBA-built. Kaspian Rim (2022), Stanford Rock summit at 8,500 ft. Views of Lake Tahoe.
XC / Singletrack
Incline Village, NV
9 trails on Nevada's East Shore. Smaller network, scenic lake views.
XC / Singletrack
Carson City, NV
201 trails, 475 photos. Desert BLM singletrack. Connected via off-road routes to Lake Tahoe.
XC / Bike Park
Kirkwood, CA (South Lake Tahoe area)
164 trails, 61 photos. Beginner through advanced. Lift-served summer bike park.
Nonprofit Bike Park
Mt. Rose area, Reno, NV
501c3 nonprofit park at 8,000 ft. Free-access, community-funded, trails for all levels.
XC / Singletrack
Truckee, CA to Reno, NV
Tahoe-Pyramid Trail segments through canyon. Hirschdale to Verdi a popular section.
All Types
Truckee, CA
37 sub-areas for MTB. 712 designated MTB trails. August is peak month.
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