Use the Trail

There are four sections of the Bikeway open to cycling now, and they are detailed in the following pages, with photos and maps. Each section is suitable for different levels of riders and different types of bikes. In order to ride the entire Bikeway, a hydrid or cross bike would be most suitable.

Download the trail overview.

The sections are as follows:

sectionTahoe City to Truckee is a level paved trail, separated from cars, to Squaw Valley, then becomes a bike lane on Highway 89 north to Truckee. The Town of Truckee has designated bike routes throughout the town.

sectionVerdi to Sparks is a level paved route, which is mostly bike lanes on roadways from Verdi to downtown Reno, then becomes a separated bike trail east to Vista Blvd in Sparks.

sectionWaltham Way to USA Parkway is a level compacted 2-mile dirt path along the Truckee River, with a 17-mile road loop option.

sectionPyramid Lake Reservation is 24 miles of mostly dirt roads and trail, with some hilly sections and some sandy soil in places.