5 Top Summer Hikes in Truckee

Sagehen Creek Trail – Sagehen Creek Trail is lush and abundant with wildflowers during the early summer season. A 5.5-mile loop ending at Stampede Reservoir. Take the 89N exit towards Sierraville and continue for 7 miles to Sagehen Creek. More Information

Perazzo Meadows – Following along the Little Truckee River with views of wildflowers and wildlife. This is a great way to escape the summer crowds and is the perfect hike for the entire family. Pack a lunch to enjoy on the picnic tables provided along the way. More Information

Johnson Canyon Overlook – Enjoy Donner Lake views and follow the Donner Lake Rim Trail with an overlook across the canyon. This is a great hike for the entire family as it requires very little elevation gain. More Information

Shirley Canyon Trail – This is a great, half-day through a canyon that passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders. Hikers begin on either the Shirley Lake Trail or the Solitude Trail. Once the trails meet and you reach Shirley Lake, stop for a picnic lunch and take in the views, then take the free Aerial Tram ride down to hike down the canyon. June is a great time for waterfalls! More Information

Hawks Peak – Tahoe Donner’s tallest mountain stands at 7,729 feet and is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail in Tahoe Donner. Enjoy beautiful wildflowers and panoramic views. The trailhead is accessed at Skislope Way in Tahoe Donner. More Information