Join us for FREE guided snowshoe treks every Saturday from January 9th through the end of March.  In addition, the TRTA will be offering three Full Moon Snowshoe Treks for TRTA members only (click "Read more"for schedule).  The TRTA, along with the U.S. Forest Service and Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol, want you to discover the great fitness and social benefits of the easy-to-learn sport of snowshoeing.

You must register in advance for all snowshoe events by calling the TRTA at 775-298-0012 or programs@tahoerimtrail.org. In addition to the schedule below, the U.S. Forest Service will also be offering free guided snowshoe treks every Saturday at Tahoe Meadows. For more information about their program, call 775-884-8103.

Please note if the weather is bad i.e. a white out, huge storm, rain or chain control on local highways, we will not have the event. It is too dangerous for people to travel as well as recreate in those conditions. A voicemail will be left on a TRTA phone indicating if the snowshoe is cancelled. Call 775 298-0231 if the weather is bad!

Gear to Bring

1.      Snowshoes

2.      Snow Boots (recommend gators to keep snow out of boots)

3.      Trekking poles with snow basket (ski poles are fine)

4.      Water - 2 quarts minimum per person

5.      Lunch and snacks

6.      Warm clothes (synthetics blends, such as fleece, polypropylene, &  wool. Cotton and jeans are not acceptable clothes for the backcountry in winter, this includes cotton socks!) Water and wind resistant pants and jacket are essential.

7.      Gloves

8.      Ski hat

9.      lip balm

10.  sunscreen, SPF 30 or greater

11.  sunglasses and/or goggles for blowing snow

12. map and compass (if you have them)

Directions:

Page Meadows

From  North Lake Tahoe

From Hwy 28 turn left on to hwy 89 in Tahoe city

Around 2 miles from the hwy junction turn right on to Pine Ave

Then turn right on Tahoe Parks Heights, drive .07 miles to the top of a hill and 4 way intersection. Take the middle road, Big Pine, and proceed 0.25 miles to a left hand turn onto Silvertip Drive, follow till the end of the road where it dead ends to the meeting spot.

Tahoe Meadows

From North Lake Tahoe

If driving up from Lake Tahoe, park on the RIGHT side of HWY 431, just where the tree line ends at the beginning of the meadow. You will park across from the gated entrance to the road into Incline Lake. This is the south side of the highway and the west end of the meadow, in the non-motorized area.

Although you won't be able to see them under the snow, it's the same place you park to walk on the new boardwalk along the creek through the meadow during the summer.  Driving distances: 7.5 miles east of Highway 28 and 17.1miles west of the Mt. Rose Highway interchange off the US395 expressway

Martis Peak

From North Lake Tahoe

If driving from Kings Beach, take HWY 267 towards Truckee. Pass the Brockway Tahoe Rim Trail trailhead, and after you reach the summit of the highway travel less than ¼ mile. The Martis Peak access road will be on the right hand side of the HWY, Forest Service Road 16N92. It is closed with a gate in the winter, with limited parking in front of the gate. Carpool if you can!

Castle Rock

From North Lake Tahoe

To the Kingsbury North trailhead: From Stateline or South Lake Tahoe, take HWY 207 and just before the summit turn Left onto Benjamin Drive (which becomes Andria Dr) and drive 2 miles to the dead end.

Space is limited; please call the TRTA office at (775) 298-0012 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org to reserve your spot. These may not be the best snowshoe hike's for children under 10.