Pyramid Lake

A Future Multi-Use Recreational Trail from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake

The Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway is a vision of following the Truckee River by foot or by bicycle from its source at forested Lake Tahoe to its desert terminus, Pyramid Lake. The route will descend over 2000 feet in 116 miles, using a combination of existing dirt and paved roads, plus some sections of new trail and bridges.

Some sections will suit families out for an hour, others horseback riders, and the entire route will entice adventure cyclists traveling the distance. Lands crossed will include both public and private land in 2 states, 5 counties, 1 Indian reservation, and 3 federal agencies.

River view from bluff on new section of trail.

Check out our latest newsletters and local media about the trail.

Another Pyramid Lake Section Completed

The Bikeway completed the 25-mile stretch of its route on the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation in fall 2006 by building a missing one-mile link (desert single-track) about 6 miles north of Wadsworth. The route features views of the Truckee River.

View the maps, or visit our image gallery to see more images of this new section!

Updated Maps Now Available

Maps of the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway (including much of the existing Truckee River bike trail) from Verdi to Sparks and the newly opened Pyramid Lake portion of the trail are now available to download by clicking here.

Thanks to all Volunteers

Thanks to everyone who helped with the most recent project as well as the summer Bike Swap, Pyramid Lake Triathlon, and Reno-Tahoe Odyssey. We couldn't do it without you!

Truckee River

Making Great Strides

Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway has made great strides to make this pathway a reality.

Mogul - Verdi Bike Link

Groundbreaking for the first section, the Mogul-Verdi link was held on Wednesday October 20th, 2004 and the gates were officially opened on May 5, 2005. This link is now being used by bicyclists every day.

Pyramid Lake Reservation Bikeway

The northern-most section of the trail, the Pyramid Lake Reservation Bikeway, opened in October 2005 for public biking, hiking, jogging and fall color viewing. The final sections were complete in fall of 2006. This section of the route is 25 miles long, alternating dirt and paved surfaces. Skinny tire bikes are NOT suitable. This is a remote area, so you will need all your own supplies, and cell phone coverage is spotty. Not recommended for inexperienced outdoorspeople.

It is a good idea to call the Smoke Shop in Wadsworth, at (775) 574-1022, before driving out there to make sure they have permits for sale, as they sometimes run out. We recommend that you download the trail map from this web site. Allow about an hour to drive to the trailhead, and a 2-hour leisurely ride one-way from the Numana Hatchery to Pyramid Lake.