Sitting prettily astride the Truckee River, the bustling town of Truckee is the natural hub for the East Slope Area. All major roads serving the area converge here. The railroad gave Truckee a reason to grow, the forest products industry continued that growth, but recreation visitors and second-home owners have claimed it as their modern Mecca.
Hospitality is big in the little town of approximately 14,000 residents, about the right size to offer almost everything, including an occasional traffic jam.
Truckee's backyard opportunities read like an outdoor recreation guide
Truckee has retained its small-town charm during its way to becoming a small city. Within the last few years it has grown to become the largest city in Nevada County. Tourism has boomed but a sense of community with ingrained community values is held strongly by residents.
Since 2002 Truckee has been ranked as "One of the Best Places to Live," a "Top Ten Dream Town" and one of the "Best Ski Towns" for family-style living by magazines covering active lifestyles winter and summer. The sunny summers/snowy winters, the high-mountain valley setting, the proximity to numerous recreation areas, and the transformation from Old West character to New West ambiance attracts vistors and new residents alike.
Truckee is situated perfectly. It revels in the fun of playing the perfect host to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. Hospitality is big in the little town of approximately 14,000 residents, about the right size to offer almost everything, including an occasional traffic jam.
Hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trail riding, camping, picnicking, rock climbing, off-road vehicle riding, hunting, fishing, boating, white water rafting, and even underwater diving – Truckee's backyard opportunities read like an outdoor recreation guide. Winters really shine. Short drives take winter enthusiasts to eight Alpine ski and boarding areas and three renowned Nordic skiing areas – including the largest in the U.S. Backcountry opportunites range from family snowshoing to extreme over-the-hill challenges. Snowmobile trails are groomed for well over a hundred miles while the Sierra Nevada's flanks stretch for hundreds of miles of unbroken snow. Even guided dog sledding trips are available.
| Population: | 14,000 | Links: | Chamber of Commerce: www.truckee.com Community: www.townoftruckee.com Visitor Center: www.aboutnevadacounty.com |
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On Interstate 80 three hours east of San Francisco and 45 minutes west of Reno.