Things to do in Truckee, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities

October 10, 2021 Alida England

On the California-Nevada border, Truckee-Lake Tahoe's scenic mountain beauty is perfect for romantic getaways and outdoor excitement. Lake Tahoe is America's largest alpine lake, with beautiful blue water surrounded by 70 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Donner Lake offers a public beach, and Donner Memorial State Park has campsites and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Boca Dam and Reservoir features magnificent fishing, with rainbow, brook, and brown trout, plus Kokanee salmon.
Restaurants in Truckee

1. Tahoe Whitewater Tours

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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Tahoe Whitewater Tours is a family owned and operated company. Our goal to provide you with the most memorable river experience possible. Work with our team to experience a whitewater rafting, kayaking, or tubing the thrill of a lifetime.

2. HeliTahoe

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5.0 based on 296 reviews

HeliTahoe

Book a tour...prepare to be enchanted! Treat yourselves to the experience of a lifetime with HeliTahoe . Departing from the South Tahoe Airport, Truckee, Resort at Squaw Creek, our flights provide dazzling vistas of Lake Tahoe’s most famous sights. The bird’s-eye view of Emerald Bay – one of America’s most photographed sites - will never be forgotten. Our tours offer a one-of-a-kind glimpse of North America's largest and most beautiful alpine locations - Lake Tahoe.

3. Black Tie Ski Rentals of North Lake Tahoe

12219 Business Park Dr Ste 6, Truckee, CA 96161-3305 +1 530-550-1092 [email protected] http://www.northlaketahoe.blacktieskis.com/
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Black Tie Ski Rentals of North Lake Tahoe

Spend your next ski vacation...skiing! Don't waste a minute waiting in line at ski equipment rental shops. With Black Tie Ski Rentals' delivery service, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive. Then we'll deliver the equipment and do a professional, custom fitting in your hotel room, condo or vacation home. Wherever you're staying in the area, we bring our premier ski shop to you.

4. Off Road Tahoe Tours

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Off Road Tahoe Tours

Off Road Tahoe began as a way to give as many people the opportunity to experience Tahoe’s majestic backcountry as possible. Create your perfect day with friends and family using top-of-the-line UTVs and leave the heavy lifting to us. Off Road Tahoe offers guided off-road UTV tours

5. Eagle Ridge Snowmobile Outfitters

Truckee, CA +1 530-546-8667 [email protected] http://www.tahoesnowmobiling.com/eagle_ridge_tours.html
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Eagle Ridge Snowmobile Outfitters

Reviewed By teresafJ4515IP - Tampa, United States

Booked a private 2-hour tour (only $60 more per machine) for 5 people at the Brockway Summit location south of Truckee. Our group included two first time riders (16 and 18 years old). Our guide, Dan, gave us the tour of a lifetime with several stops for photos with beautiful Lake Tahoe in the background, including an all out snowball fight! Be prepared for an adrenaline rush!

6. IRIE Rafting Company

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IRIE Rafting Company

At IRIE Rafting Company, a california benefit corporation, our number one priority is your experience in the outdoors! We've been exploring California's beautiful and exciting white water rivers for more than 20 years, and know what it takes to make your IRIE white water rafting experience an adventure you won't forget. We've got the trip to suit your style and your budget. Half-day Class III white water rafting trip on the Truckee with the family? No problem. Multi-day wilderness trip on the Middle Fork American? Done. Non-stop Class IV rapids on the North Fork American with the bachelorette or bachelor party? Perfect.

7. Piping Rock Equestrian Center

12318 Union Mills Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-4511 +1 530-582-6780 http://Pipingrockhorses.com
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Piping Rock Equestrian Center

Trail Rides, Lessons, Summer Camp, After School Kids Camp, Horsemanship Clinics including team penning, Year Round Horse BoardingAmenitiesFour Arenas total Two Arenas, 108X180 and 125X250, all weather Jumper Rings with wooden jumps, poles and sprinklers80X160 Indoor Arena with sprinklers100X200 - Full Size Dressage Court with sprinklers3 miles of improved trot and conditioning lanes32 Steel MD stalls with private tackrooms, thirty two 12X24 attached paddocks and heated Nelson waters12 48 x 48 summer Paddocks6 Oversized TurnoutsWash Rack with Hot WaterTrailer ParkingBridle Path around 71 acre farm. Backs to National Forest/numerous trails

Reviewed By AFlight

My husband and I took the 2 hour trail ride and had a great ride. Our guide Alyssa (may have spelled her name wrong) was very pleasant to ride with and very knowledgeable of the area we rode through. The trail wound through beautiful scenery and was a little rugged in spots, but the horses were really steady and my husband (very much a beginner at riding) had no trouble negotiating the terrain. We look forward to riding with Piping Rock again next time we’re in the Reno area.

8. Ski Butlers North Lake Tahoe

10607 W River St #3c, Truckee, CA 96161-0302 +1 530-582-8277 [email protected] http://www.skibutlers.com/locations/north-lake-tahoe-ski-rentals
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Ski Butlers North Lake Tahoe

Ski Butlers delivers top quality ski and snowboard equipment through the simplest and most convenient processes, all while keeping you and your family safe with their COVID-19 protocols. After trying Ski Butlers' service you will never want to stand in a crowded ski shop again. Ski Butlers North Lake delivers rentals to Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows & Truckee. - Delivery: We will deliver all your rentals directly to your accommodations. We bring extra boots for a guaranteed perfect fit. - Support: We will meet you to switch out any equipment you like throughout your rental period within 45 minutes of a phone call. - Pickup: On your final rental day, we will come to your accommodations to pick up all your rental equipment. You do not need to be present for pickup. - Safety: Team members will be wearing gloves at all times & will be disinfecting the shop, equipment and vans throughout each shift. Customers will have the option for no touch, socially distant fittings.

Reviewed By d3120phgregm828 - Burlingame, United States

Beginning to end the service level was FANTASTIC!! From booking questions to delivery day and setup, the Ski Butlers NLT team was awesome. Friendly, responsive, on-time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the service and look forward to using them on future trips.

9. Le Grand Adventure Tours

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Le Grand Adventure Tours

Le Grand Adventure Tours offers global destination adventure tours allowing you to enjoy mountain biking, road biking, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, yoga and more. Our experiences and activities take you to explore the exhilarating road less travelled. With our intimate knowledge of the terrain, passion for quality, service and safety, why not come explore with us? Our wide range of sports combined with rich culture, amazing local food & wine – set in the heart of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. We have a passion for the outdoors, adventure, sports, traveling the world and building one’s dreams into a reality. Our mission is to provide an amazing customer experience while offering our guests once-in-a-lifetime adventures and high-quality tours. LGA Tours brings you to some of the most iconic locations around the globe with internationally certified guides.

10. Schaffer's Mill Club

9045 Heartwood Dr, Truckee, CA 96161-5193 +1 530-582-6964 [email protected] http://schaffersmill.com/
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Schaffer's Mill Club

Schaffer’s Mill, one of Truckee/Tahoe’s premier golf destinations, is a par-71, 18-hole championship course with beautiful views of Tahoe’s landscape.

Reviewed By winpham - Granite Bay, United States

I’ve played Lahontan, Martis Camp and Schaffer’s Mill all in the last year. Schaffer’s Mill edges the other two slightly as far as the golf course goes. Where it pulls away is the awesome staff. They are super friendly and accommodating. Great play and a great time.

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