Cascades / Sierra NevadaCalifornia

Little Truckee

California, United States 8,000 ft reference elevation

Ride prepared. Check current avalanche, weather, closure, and road information with the linked authority before departure.

Open/Close Dates

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Unknown

Avalanche Conditions

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Sierra Avalanche Center Avalanche.org

Trail Map

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The area west of Little Truckee Summit on Highway 89 north of Truckee is a very popular snowmobiling destination. Two staging areas can be used to access the area, one at Prosser Creek and the other at Little Truckee Summit. There are 110 miles of groomed trails to follow. Trails connect north with the Yuba Pass Sno-Park. Overnight camping is allowed at the Little Truckee Summit trailhead for up to 7 days from November 15 to April 14. Restrooms are available there, but there is no garbage service or water.

Open Trail Map

Webcams

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Nearest Snotel

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Independence Creek6436 ft
Independence Camp6980 ft
Independence Lake8338 ft

Weather

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Forecast for Little Truckee area

Open Weather Forecast for Little Truckee area

Search & Rescue

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Sierra County County Search & Rescue Call 911 or (530) 289-3700 Call 911 or use your satellite communications device

Open Search & Rescue 911 (530) 289-3700

Snowmobile Clubs

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None

Parking

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Directions: Trailhead: Intersection of Jackson Meadow Road and Highway 89, 17 miles north of Truckee. Overnight camping for seven days or less is permitted from November 16 to April 14 at the Little Truckee Summit Parking Area. Restrooms and fire rings available. No garbage services or water is available.