Traveling through the Lodgepole Pines, you find trails that climb steadily upwards and twist and turn eventually reaching majestic views of Lake Tahoe. Snowshoers, dogs and Nordic skiers are abundant in the area as its one of the only free and groomed Nordic ski areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This area is also commonly traveled on a full moon when the moonlight guides your path, but also be sure to bring a headlamp and know your way. There is a good blend of easy to intermediate trails, allowing for first timers and experts alike to enjoy!
Mountain Chickadees, sometimes called the "cheeseburger" bird due to the male mating call, are regularly fed here in Tahoe Meadows. Do not be surprised if they gather in the trees around you or seem interested in your picnic! While many people bring nutritious black sunflower seeds to feed these birds in winter months, this is not recommended in other areas.
The trails are open to several types of use; snowshoeing, skate skiing, classic skiing and fat biking. For the fun and safety of everyone, stick to the designated trail for your recreation activity and follow proper now trail etiquette!
❄️ snowshoe off to the side of the groomed trails (the snow shoe tracks make the trails very hard to ski on)
❄️ skate in the middle
❄️ stride in the tracks
Furry friends are allowed on the trails but please ensure they do not post hole on the tracks and you pick up after them. Dog waste bags are provided at the upper section access area.
Donations to the managing organization, Nevada Nordic, help to ensure the Tahoe Meadows Nordic Ski area is free to the public and grooming can be done up to 6 times a week. Not all of the trails are groomed, for the most up to date grooming reports, visit Nordic Pulse!
Visit the Nevada Nordic website to view their trails map and to learn more about how you can help keep the Tahoe Meadows open and accessible for cross country skiing!
For equipment rental visit: Tahoe Multisport, 797 Southwood Blvd Unit 10, Incline Village, NV 89451
For more information visit the Nevada Nordic website or contact:
Download map files for your own use.
Access to the Tahoe Meadows snow trails is on the east side of Mt Rose Hwy. there are several wide pull outs. the Further North you park, the closer you will be to the complete trail system. If you park at the Lower Parking lot you will start your ski with a heart-pumping 1.3 mile climb up the Old Highway to reach the rest of the trail system. Parking is scarce on the weekends, so be sure to arrive early!
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