In the scenic and rustic town of Truckee, you’ll want to be outside as much as possible, taking in the surrounding area and Old West-feeling downtown. And good news – Truckee things to do in summer let you commune with nature and celebrate the great outdoors to your heart’s content. Familiarize yourself with the area with a private or self-guided tour. Summertime Truckee activities like hiking and biking trails also let you experience the peaceful setting while getting in a little (or a lot of) exercise as you meander through trails in the valley, mountains or along reservoirs. The state parks in the area offer a wilderness escape where you can take advantage of Truckee things to do in summer like hiking, picnicking or even on mountaineering expeditions.
Truckee things to do in summer months includes organized outdoor activities too. Bike parks are popular in Truckee, so you can practice your jumps or have fun just watching the masters perform their tricks. When you’re in a vibrant town like this one, there’s no reason not to immerse yourself in the community, and a warm weather Truckee activity like a trip to a farmers’ market offers an excellent way to interact with locals and enjoy regionally produced goods. When it’s later in the day, head downtown on Thursday summer evenings for a street fair.
Truckee Things to Do in Summer to Cool Off
If all of this bustle makes you work up a sweat, cool off with a dip in Donner Lake. Truckee things to do in the summer feature a variety of watersports, kayaking, paddleboarding or zipping along in a powerboat. For the thrill seekers, rafting trips get you in the twists and turns of the rapids in the Truckee River. With all of these happenings, you can stay busy as much or as little as you’d like. Check out the listings below to see what Truckee summer activities will fill your visit with excitement.
Summer Activities by Category
Trout Creek Outfitters – Truckee’s local fly-fishing hub – has everything you need to get outfitted and ready for your time on the water. They have a...read more
Go to the Truckee Bike Park and you’ll see teens and adults pulling off high-flying stunts and toddlers pushing their strider bikes. The bike park was...read more
Truckee River Regional Park is Truckee's premier opportunity to get to know Mother Nature in a park-like setting. A giant expanse that encompasses the...read more
One recent trend in creativity is that of makerspaces, places in the community where people can come together and create, explore, learn and invent. They...read more
Each week in Truckee, locals, residents and participants alike come together to celebrate all things local. Live music, vendors, a beer garden, street fair...read more
Enjoying Lake Tahoe from a boat is simply fabulous. Doing it on a ski boat with your very own driver and coach – well, that is extraordinary. Truckee Wake...read more
Truckee Yoga Collective is a place of healing and creation of best self through yoga. In a welcoming ambiance that allows students to build upon their...read more
If you want to be certain that you are making the most of your Tahoe time, check out Venturing Out. It's a locally owned guide company with a focus on...read more
All of the best ski resorts these days strive to provide the most complete vacation experience, and the Village at Northstar is a prime example. When you...read more
The Village at Northstar is an example of the coming of age of the Sierra ski resorts. Gone are the days when the Tahoe area hillsides were bustling with...read more
The Villager Candle Shop is the place to let your creative side run free. This studio offers a place where individuals or groups can make their own candles...read more
If “gnar”* and “huck”* are a part of your family’s vocabulary – or that of your “groms”* – then the folks at Woodward Tahoe speak just the right language....read more
