Cross Country Ski Center

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER IS OPEN 8:30AM-5PM DAILY (CONDITIONS PERMITTING). CHECK OUR DAILY GROOMING REPORT PRIOR TO COMING OUT.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Please review our COVID-19 safety information.
Trail hours are 8:30AM-5PM daily (conditions permitting). Check our daily grooming report to see what trails are open prior to coming out.
Access is not permitted outside of our operating hours of 8:30AM-5PM. Check back for the most updated hours.
Season passes can be activated and validated with this year’s sticker at the ticket window at Alder Creek Adventure Center.
All season passholders are welcome, and no reservations for passholders are currently required.
Lessons are available to book online.
Check the grooming report for the latest conditions.
Please leave your dogs at home unless you purchased a dog season pass before we sold out.
No hiking or biking on the trails. All access on the trails requires a trail pass, and you must recreate on skis or snowshoes.
Fat biking is not permitted on Tahoe Donner trails.
Alder Creek Cafe is open 9AM-4PM daily for grab-and-go options.
Expect access to outdoor restrooms, as indoor access will be limited.
Masks covering your nose and mouth are required at all times indoors, in the parking lot, around trailheads and anywhere social distancing cannot be maintained.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
Learn more about our COVID-19 safety operations.

HOURS
Daily | 8:30AM-5PM, conditions permitting*
*Check our daily grooming report to see what trails are open prior to coming out.

CONTACT US
15275 Alder Creek Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-9484

Voted the Best Cross Country Center in North Lake Tahoe & Truckee by the Sierra Sun for 5 years running and 6th Best Cross Country Ski Resort in North America by USA Today, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (TDXC) spans more than 2,800 acres in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. Over 100 kilometers of cross country ski and snowshoe trails meander through tranquil meadows and forests, follow babbling creeks and climb to stunning views of the Sierra Crest. A fleet of state-of-the-art grooming machines prepare the trails daily for the best conditions possible for classic and skate skiing and snowshoeing. The system includes 7 kilometers of designated dog-friendly trails for skiing with your favorite canine buddy. Always check the grooming report for updates and restrictions.

For the high-quality cross country ski and snowshoe gear you need to hit the trail, visit our friendly and knowledgeable staff at the rental shop, voted 2nd Best Rental Shop in North Lake Tahoe & Truckee in 2020.

Please note: Beginning immediately, the trails around Alder Creek Adventure Center down to the Euer Valley and up to Drifter/Hawk’s Peak areas are closed to hiking and mountain biking. Free access to cross country trails are no longer available. This area is maintained for cross country skiing and snowshoeing when conditions allow. Use of this area in the winter season requires a fee.