Top 5 Wildflower Hikes in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe
June 2022
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Sagehen Creek Trail is a moderate yet family/dog-friendly single-track trail that meanders through a beautiful meadow with gorgeous wildflower viewing along with way (during the Spring/Early Summer months). Stop for a picnic along the creek and take in the views. Located just off 89 heading North about 7 miles past Truckee. Distance is approximately 2.5 miles one-way. More Information
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Shirley Canyon is a gorgeous half-day hike with views of lush wildflowers, 3 waterfalls along the trail, granite boulders, and Shirley Lake. This is one of our top Truckee/Tahoe Summer hikes to enjoy. The trail is dog-friendly but challenging with a total elevation gain of 2,000 feet, so plan for at least 3 hours to complete this hike. The hike is 3 miles to Shirley Lake, and another 2 miles to High Camp. If you plan to take the tram back down, be sure to check the tram schedule in advance (the tram is closed through June 17th, 2022 for maintenance). More Information
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Gorgeous views of Donner Lake, wildflowers, and wildlife! Currently offering 15 miles of completed trail with 9 miles open to bikers. This trail offers great use for bikers, hikers, and all trail users, with plenty of access and start/end points from Tahoe Donner, Donner Summit, and Johnson Canyon. More Information
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Cold Stream Meadow is a wildflower lover’s dream and is open to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. After a steady, nearly 3-mile climb through forest and along the Cold Stream Creek Canyon, the trail reaches the meadow. There is a remarkable array of wildflowers throughout the half-mile-long meadow, accompanied by birds and butterflies. More Information
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If you’re looking for a nice Summer evening hike/walk that does not require much strenuous activity to enjoy with the little ones, we highly recommend Ophir Creek Loop & Page Meadow, both located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Enjoy gorgeous mountain, meadow, and wildflower views along the way. Page Meadows is also a series of 5 interconnected meadows. More Information
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