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Lake Tahoe Nordic Skiing

Lake Tahoe Nordic Skiing

Explore Groomed Tracks with Forest and Lake views

North Lake Tahoe is home to hundreds of kilometers of world-class cross-country ski trails. It has the highest concentration of groomed cross-country and snowshoe terrain in North America, making it a top destination for Nordic enthusiasts of all levels.

Start your adventure at Everline Resort and Spa, which offers 18 kilometers of groomed trails just minutes from Lake Tahoe. Nearby, Northstar Resort features an additional 40 kilometers of scenic, well-maintained routes.

Head to Donner Summit to experience Royal Gorge, the largest cross-country area in North America. It spans an impressive 140 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails, perfect for skiers looking for a challenge. The Auburn Ski Club Training Center also provides race courses for those who want to test their skills.

In Tahoe City, you’ll find 65 kilometers of trails at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and more Nordic terrain at Granlibakken Tahoe and the Winter Sports Park. Tahoe Vista’s North Tahoe Regional Park adds another 124 acres of skiing terrain to explore.

Finally, visit the Town of Truckee, where Tahoe Donner Cross Country offers more than 100 kilometers of trails through beautiful alpine scenery. With so many options to choose from, North Lake Tahoe offers endless opportunities for unforgettable Nordic skiing experiences.

For a new backcountry experience, Truckee Donner Land Trust’s Frog Lake Backcountry Huts offer cozy accommodations set on the edge of an alpine lake near Donner Summit, California. The huts are accessible on foot or bike in summer, and by ski, snowboard or snowshoe in the winter months.

Couple skiing nice groomed cross country runs at Lake Tahoe

Nordic Ski Resorts and Areas

Explore the most concentrated region of groomed cross country ski and snowshoe terrain in North America.

Detailed North Lake Tahoe nordic ski map

Nordic Ski Resorts Map

This map will help you get aquainted with North Lake Tahoe’s cross country ski area locations.

Granlibakken Lake Tahoe cross country ski center entrance

Nordic Ski Shops

Weather and conditions change everyday. To make sure you have everything you need, consult our list of North Lake Tahoe Alpine ski shops.

Nordic Events and Race Schedules

Find more information at Far West Nordic.

Gear Up for Lake Tahoe Cross Country Skiing

Lake Tahoe boasts the largest concentration of cross country ski areas in North America. With so many places to go, it’s smart to plan ahead, making sure you have the right clothes, skis and poles to enjoy it. You’re welcome to bring your own gear or just head our way and rent what you need when you arrive. So what gear do you need? Where are the best spots to go? Listen in as we chat with Tahoe Dave’s Ski Tech Logan Knutzen on everything you need to know about cross country skiing in Lake Tahoe.

Man standing outside of a ski shop while it's starting to snow