Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe National Forest offers wilderness lakes, boulder-strewn streams, and high-elevation trails in northeast California. From historic mining towns to remote cross-country routes, it's a playground for hiking, skiing, and camping.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Western United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| District | Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
| City | Truckee |
| Postal Code | 96161 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 39.2 |
| Longitude | -120.9 |
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8:33 PM LOCAL TIMETahoe National Forest covers roughly 3,100 square kilometers (1,200 square miles) across the northern Sierra Nevada. The landscape is marked by granite peaks, dense pine forests, and alpine lakes like Gray and Stampede, accessible via hundreds of miles of trails. The forest surrounds and drains into Lake Tahoe, but also includes tributaries to the Feather and Yuba rivers. Visitors come for day hikes and overnight backpacking, winter sports near Truckee and Donner Summit, and seasonal fishing in high-country streams. Key access points include Truckee, Nevada City, and Maidu Museum and Trail; routes span from paved mountain roads to remote cross-country corridors.
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