Dog Trails
2024/25 XC + COMBO SEASON PASSES ARE ON SALE NOW!
DOG TRAILS will open as soon as conditions allow. We are open for the season with great skiing, but unfortunately do not yet have enough snow to open the dog trails.
TO QUALIFY FOR A DOG SEASON PASS
DOGS MUST
• Be trained to be well-behaved in public places and around other dogs and to be under voice control when off-leash on the trails
• Have a valid license and current rabies, parvo and distemper vaccinations
OWNERS MUST
• Have purchased a current-year season pass
• Hold adequate liability insurance with $300k/occurrence to address claims arising from pet
• Complete and sign the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Dog Season Pass Application and Release Waiver of Liability At least 48 hrs prior to the first visit with your dog.
ACCESS
- Season passes (for owner, registered handlers and dog) are required for access. Dog day passes are not available.
- Dogs must qualify for a season pass (see above).
- Dog trail seasonal opening and closing dates are subject to conditions. Stay tuned to the grooming report for updates.
- Management reserves the right to close dog trails if deemed necessary due to conditions.
- Always check the grooming report to confirm it’s a “dog day”, any restrictions, and/or “early bird day” before heading up.
- If you do not have a dog season pass, please leave your dog at home.
Dogs are only allowed on the following trails (See the trail map here):
- Piece of Cake
- Cup of Tea
- Silver Streak
- Aspen
- Downward Dog
- Doggy Dipper
- Dogs in Space
RULES
- Access is only permitted on specified dog-friendly trails. NO DOGS ON THE PATIO – please walk your dog to the dog trailhead via the parking lot.
- Dogs must be:
- ON LEASH and well behaved in the parking lot and around the trailhead.
- OFF LEASH, under voice command, well-behaved and kept in sight once on the dog trails.
- A maximum of one dog per owner/approved handler is allowed on the trails at one time.
- Owners must report any report incidents involving their dog that may result in complaints from other trail users.
- Owners must pick up after their pets.
Management reserves the right to revoke season passes if the rules are not being followed or if a dog’s behavior is deemed by management to be a risk to other trail users.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Find our most current cancellation policies here.