Placerville has something for everyone - from historical landmarks, downtown ambiance, local wineries and farms, and local recreational activities.
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The Central Sierra region includes Sierra County, Nevada County, Placer County, and El Dorado County in California. The communities of Truckee-Tahoe, Grass Valley, and Placerville are found in this region, as are Lake Tahoe, numerous ski resorts, Desolation Wilderness, and nearby Reno, Nevada.
Lake Tahoe | Image via Pixabay / Public Domain
Placerville has something for everyone - from historical landmarks, downtown ambiance, local wineries and farms, and local recreational activities.
Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters operates year-round (weather permitting) on Lake Tahoe, with a seasoned, professional guide and an over 90% success rate.
The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is the hub where four self-guided trails start and the home of the Stream Profile Chamber, and Lake of the Sky Amphitheater.
Meiss Meadow SNO-PARK, located on the north side of Highway 88 near Carson Pass, provides access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play.
Carson Pass SNO-PARK, located on the south side of Highway 88 at Carson Pass, provides access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play (no snowmobiles).
Hope Valley SNO-PARK, located on the south side of Highway 88 at Blue Lakes Road, provides access for cross country skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling.
Echo Lake SNO-PARK, located on the north side of Highway 50 at Echo Lake Road, near South Lake Tahoe, provides access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play.
Taylor Creek SNO-PARK, located on the west side of Highway 89 just north of Camp Richardson Road, provides access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play.
Blackwood Canyon SNO-PARK is located on the west side of Highway 89, south of Tahoe City, CA and provides access for cross-county skiing, dog sledding, and snow play.
Donner Summit SNO-PARK is located on the south side of I-80 at the Castle Peak exit beyond Boreal Inn, near Truckee, CA, and provides access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play.
Yuba Pass SNO-PARK, located on the south side of Highway 49 at Yuba Pass, near Sierraville, CA provides access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling.
Nestled in the Yuba River District of the Tahoe National Forest, Downieville is a popular destination for mountain biking trails and events.
Find the perfect gift at Bespoke - a shop full of mix of "old meets new" artistic inspiration and featuring local and regional handmade goods.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area features 65km of machine groomed trails through beautiful forests, open meadows, and up to stunning views of Lake Tahoe.
Royal Gorge features eight trail systems, nine warming huts, and 6,000 acres of terrain for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow kiting.
Bartley Ranch Regional Park is located south Reno, and is a great spot for urban trail running, close to lodging and shopping centers.
Lake Tahoe's Inspiration Point provides a scenic overlook for all of Emerald Bay, historic Vikingsholm, and Fanette Island.
Located at Emerald Bay, the Eagle Falls trailhead is a popular starting point for hiking and backpacking trips and features a waterfall and several lakes.
Peavine Peak has many trails perfect for mountain biking and hiking, close to Reno neighborhoods and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Situated near Lake Tahoe and alongside Mt Tallac, Fallen Leaf Lake is home to a small community, campground, marina and general store.