It’s Fall At Its Finest in The High Sierra in Truckee-Tahoe
Fall In Truckee
Our last Elder Group Tahoe E-News shared the “quiet time” here in Truckee-Tahoe. Alison and our team cherish this beautiful change of seasons. Think shorter days, crisp air, beautiful scenery and a bountiful list of MUST SEE fall spectacles that rivals the East Coast awaiting your enjoyment! It’s a time to unplug, unwind, and wander into some of the most spectacular scenery on earth!
To help you get here sooner than later, our team at our real estate office in Truckee, CA have hand-picked their favorite spots for enjoying the fall change of scenery throughout the High Sierra. Check out the special areas and hikes below!
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Sensational Sights in Truckee-Tahoe
Fall In Truckee – It’a A Beautiful Thing!
One of the more popular areas to hike, especially in fall, is directly off I-80 up on Donner Summit in Norden, CA. The trail leads you thought the forest and ends at several lakes that just beg for a lazy afternoon picnic. Here’s a good review written on AllTrails.com by Helen Douglas who hiked here on September 8th: “The first mile or so over exposed granite is stunning, but there are times when it’s unclear which direction the trail is headed in. Once past this first mile, and over the railroad tracks, the trail is very clear and easy to follow. The next section up through forest is nice enough. Keep going, and the final approach towards the lakes makes it all worthwhile. Stunning mountain lake scenery.”
Just below Martis Peak, you will find a variety of trails that overlook Lake Tahoe’s north shore. The review on AllTrails.com by Chibi Techu had a nice recap and some good insight:
“Great views! You can really get the layout of North Tahoe from here. From the inside of the lookout building at the summit, check out the map of the mountains just below the ceiling. If you’ve hiked other mountains in the area, it’s great to see everything labeled right above your head.”
Here’s a trail that we love to recommend as there’s not much traffic and lots of views. Just a month ago, one the gents that placed a review on AllTrails.com said this: “Very nice trail. Very little rough terrain. Beautiful river for much of the way and shaded 75% of the time. Ends with a beautiful view of the reservoir. Loved watching the patch of Aspen trees glimmer in the wind as the river flowed nearby.”
Sawtooth Loop Trail
The trail is rated as moderate and offers ten miles (round-tip) of pure Sierra scenery. It starts in the Ponderosa Palisades and there’s a real good map on AllTrails.com. Highlights of the reviews suggest you do take a map and if you bring your dog, bring water for both of you. The best review follows: “It’s absolutely beautiful out there…so go explore God’s beautiful creation!”
This is a leaf lovers paradise! This popular trail can be accessed on foot, skates, or bikes and is paved from start to finish. You can ride or hike from downtown on Bridge Street and continue up the canyon along Trout Creek. Along the way, take time to take in the fresh crisp fall air and fantastic fall colors throughout the forest overflowing with quaking Aspens.
Another one of our favorite places to recommend to our clients and friends is the Truckee Legacy Trail. Running parallel to the Truckee River and winding through some of the more peaceful places to take pictures of the fall colors, this is a very popular trail as it is paved and rolls safely along some of the town’s most beautiful natural features. Whether you walk, skate, bike or bring the kids and scooters, you will enjoy every minute as you soak up the Sierra sunshine. You can see a complete map of this extensive path at TownofTruckee.com.
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