Kyburz / Wheeler Loop Trail

The marsh area lying mostly to the south of the historic Henness Pass Road (except for the upper end that crosses the road to the north) is an OSV Closure Area from February 1 -- July 15. Cross-country skiing south of Kyburz Road is discouraged during this same period to protect waterfowl nesting in Kyburz Marsh. Marked cross-country trails skirt around the protected areas while allowing views into the waterfowl-rich marsh.

Dogs are not allowed in the area during the same closure period.

To Kyburz / Wheeler Loop Trail

Follow Highway 89 north of Truckee for about 16 miles or north of Sierraville for 8 miles. The unmarked trailhead lies at the intersection of the Henness Pass Road to Highway 89. Parking at the trailhead is limited unless the intersection has been plowed.

Additional parking is available at the plowed parking area for snowmobiles and skiers at Little Truckee Summit, which lies 1 mile to the north on Highway 89. Access connecting the two parking areas is available but is unmarked and requires some self-exploration for the best route. Much of the route is via the historic Henness Pass Road lying between Highway 89 and the Little Truckee River and is an easy travel. Although the route is unmarked, it’s easy to discern by paralleling the highway. To reach the route, you have to drop down through the trees from the Little Truckee Summit to the river bottom. Eventually you have to cross Highway 89. In short, hope there is plowed parking at the intersection with the Henness Pass Road.

Communities

• Sierraville
• Truckee

Winter

• Sagehen Summit