While downhill skiing might be the top sport here during the winter months, cross-country skiing sure is up there in the most popular things to do in Tahoe segment. There are literally thousands of acres of skiable terrain, including golf courses that transform into ski parks in the winter. (Note that a lot of summer bike shops become winter sports shops too!) You can expect a lot of breathtaking views! And as an added amenity, many of the trails for cross-country skiing in Lake Tahoe are dog friendly (but protect those paws!). You’ll find trails associated with accommodations, such as Clair Tappaan Lodge, the Tahoe Donner subdivision and Northstar, and others that are part of municipalities such as Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City or part of parks such as Donner Memorial State Park and Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. Most of these terrains are also popular for snow shoeing too. Cross-country skiing in Lake Tahoe is a combination of working your body and calming your mind. Strap on those skies and glide!
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Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
7360 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma, CA
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside Tahoe City, spanning 2,000 acres of pristine forest and meadowland. Unwind on 6 miles of unpaved roads, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Traverse the mountainous terrain, adorned with conifers and shrubs that prime wildlife and bird watching. Spring brings a burst of wildflowers, while fall paints the cottonwoods in vivid hues. Though lacking amenities like water and restrooms, Burton Creek's charm lies in its natural preserves, including Antone Meadows and Burton Creek Natural Preserve. Despite its undeveloped state, Burton Creek holds immense potential, with numbered junctions aiding in improvisational hikes along dirt roads. For a structured experience, the new Tahoe Rim Trail section guides you through the park, where Burton Creek and meadows create a picturesque setting for leisurely walks. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, ensuring a peaceful haven for cross-country skiers, mountain bikers and hikers.
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside Tahoe City, spanning 2,000 acres of pristine forest and meadowland. Unwind on 6 miles of unpaved roads, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Traverse the mountainous terrain, adorned with conifers and shrubs that prime wildlife and bird watching. Spring brings a burst of wildflowers, while
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Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe Adventure Company is a way to access any outdoor adventure in Lake Tahoe. Whether it is rock climbing or kayaking – including clear kayak tours, mountain biking or hiking – Tahoe Adventure Company prides itself in creating custom recreation tours that connect exactly with what the guest desires. They add a ton of local knowledge to each of their trips and also offer kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours. Other fun experiences Tahoe Adventure Company offers include star tours, full...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe Bike Company is a full-service source for bikes in South Lake Tahoe, offering an entire rental spectrum including electric, family (surrey), kids, cruisers, comfort/hybrid and road bikes and trailers or seats for children and pets. Tahoe Bike Company not only rents the exact bike for your cycling needs, but also sells bikes and a variety of kites. In the winter the shop transitions into...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe City Golf Course is a 9-hole course (with a par of 33) that has character and stellar views of Lake Tahoe. The historic course began back in 1917 when England's famous golfer May "Queenie" Dunn was commissioned to create a course on the then-famous Tahoe Tavern resort property. As one of the first courses in the United States to be designed by a woman,...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park is a great place for families and those looking for a fun day of sledding, ice-skating or cross-country skiing in Tahoe City. The center is on the Tahoe City Golf Course and provides a 4-kilometer groomed traditional and skate skiing cross-country loop that is also great for walking and snowshoeing. The sledding is open from Friday to Sunday except for...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe Cross Country (aka Tahoe XC) boasts a large trail system for hiking and biking in the summer and groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the winter. Situated on Dollar Hill just outside of Tahoe City, the location is excellent for lofty lake views while enjoying the wilderness. Tahoe XC offers bike rentals, bike clinics, year-round youth programs as well as classic, skate ski and snowshoe rentals and...
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Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time residents and a year-round destination for visitors from all over who are drawn to its beautiful neighborhoods, vast trails, open spaces and unique amenities. With the world-class Cross Country Ski Center and Downhill Ski Resort open to members and the public in the wintertime and the Tahoe Donner Trail System...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a cafe/bar as well as a ski rental center. From lung-busting climbs to flat meadows, Tahoe Donner has more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed for skate skiing and traditional cross-country striding as well as snowshoeing. Alder Creek...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
If you are looking for a pro when it comes to finding fun adventure, then check out Tahoe Jack's Adventure Authority. A guided tour, expedition and excursion company, Tahoe Jack's specializes in the South Lake Tahoe area. They have kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, wilderness courses, backpacking and night adventures for the summertime. For winter their journeys include snowshoeing, fat bike tours,...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Whether winter or summer, Tahoe Multisport is a one-stop shop for getting out and enjoying all that Lake Tahoe offers. From top-of-the-line equipment to the guiding expertise you need to fully enjoy the area, they are set up to help you have a great time. Outfitted for backcountry and cross-country skiing and winter kayaking or paddleboarding, mountain biking and road biking in the summer, Tahoe...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
As a premier South Lake Tahoe snow equipment rental outfitter, Tahoe Ski Company is the perfect place to get every type of non-motorized device needed for snow-centered fun. Their shop, located near the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort, is filled with skis and snowboards for all levels. They also offer sleds, cross-country skis, snowshoes and other implements for enjoying the snow. To make the day...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
Tahoe Sports Hub is full of gear for every adventure sport for every Sierra season. From watersports, the trail and granite in summer to skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter, Tahoe Sports Hub either sells it or rents it. There is an on-site bicycle shop that sells bikes and gear as well as offering bike repair and rentals. Other summer fun can be had with...read more
Lake Tahoe Cross-country Skiing
The Village Ski Loft’s knowledgeable staff has been outfitting visitors and residents for the four seasons since 1974, providing sales, service and rentals for all of your outdoor needs. With one of the widest selections of bikes on the North Shore – from beach cruisers to downhill mountain bikes – they also stock a full line of parts and accessories and have a variety of...read more
