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Dates: 5/1/2009 - 11/30/2009
City / State: Truckee, CA
Event Name: Truckee River Legacy Trail
Event Type: Seasonal Walk
Event ID: 82256 2009/Y1667
Distance - Trail Ratings: 10K/6K Alt 6k Town - 1+
Description: Open daily 9 OR 10am-6 pm. Call to determine. 6000 Ft. 10k/6k New Walk. River Trail rated 1+ Mix of mostly level asphalt and maintained narrow, dirt paths with short, undulating rises. Limited shade. Historic sites along side the Truckee River. Alternate town route rated 3, starts from the Sports Exchange. Winds through charming Truckee. It has some short, steep hills. Many historic points of interest including the cemetary and old jail museum.
Amenities: Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: None | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: Authors and Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, Firehouses, Hooray for Hollywood, Museums, Native American Culture, Railroad Heritage, Riverwalk America, US Presidents, Veteran Memorials
Start Times: Open daily 9 0R10 am - 6 pm
Location: The Sports Exchange
Start Point / Driving Directions: 10095 W. River St. Truckee, CA 96161. 530-582-4510 From Sacramento: Exit I-80 at Central Truckee, #186. Right turn onto Donner Pass Rd. At roundabout exit right at Hwy 267 sign. At stop sign left onto W. River Rd. Sports Exchange near far end of road on right. Pay parking, 25c register River Walk- drive 1/2 mile to walk start. Town walk, $2/2hrs
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: Note: Ratings differ. River trail 1+Town walk 3 due to hills and altitude.Snow/ice cancel this event. Special events differ with walte routes.
Host Club: Tahoe Trail Trekkers
Contact: Gisela Steiner (530) 587-8753
Website: www.tahoetrailtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: tgsnowshoe@earthlink.net