Winter visitors to the park will find over 20 kilometers of marked cross-country ski trails and a heated restroom in the General Creek campground. The newly re-established Olympic Biathlon Trail allows visitors to ski the historic trail from the 1960 Olympics! Interpretive presentations on a variety of winter related subjects are presented most weekends, from January through March.
Snowshoers and hikers, please do not walk in the ski tracks. Always be prepared for changing weather conditions.
No dogs on snow trails.
Winter visitors to the park will find over 20 kilometers of marked cross-country ski trails and a heated restroom in the General Creek campground. The newly re-established Olympic Biathlon Trail allows visitors to ski the historic trail from the 1960 Olympics! Interpretive presentations on a variety of winter related subjects are presented most weekends, from January through March.
Grooming schedule: Mondays & Fridays. The groomed Blue, Red, and Green cross country ski trails are made possible ONLY through a grant from the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Become a member today and keep the snow trails open!
Open all day. $10 parking fee. The Sierra State Parks Foundation supports these trails-making for FREE snowshoe and nordic skiing! Please keep them open and donate today.
Download the Ski Trail Map
SPECTACULAR FULL MOON SNOWSHOE TOURS
Saturdays: January 23, February 20, March 19 • 7pm
Join Park Rangers for moonlight adventures around the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and along Lake Tahoe’s magical West Shore. Few experiences compare to snowshoeing under the light of a full moon along the snow covered Tahoe shoreline!
For those new to snowshoeing, there will be a beginners’ clinic at 6:30pm. All proceeds from these tours support Sierra State Parks Foundation. $25 for adults; children 12 and younger free; includes ranger program, snowshoe rental and parking. Purchase tickets here. Space is limited.
Meet in the day use area parking lot (lakeside entrance off Highway 89). Approximately 1½ hours. Wear warm, layered clothing, waterproof shoes, and bring a flashlight. Space is limited. Reservations required through West Shore Sports at 530-525-9920.
OLYMPIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION
“Citizens Against The Clock” – Cross-Country Skiing Biathlon
Saturday, Jan 16 • 10am - Noon
Fun for all ages! Experience skiing similar to the Biathlon Trail of the 1960 Winter Olympics, shoot at a target for accuracy with a safe laser rifle, and get timed results. Ski around the Blue Trail, approximately 3 km, catch your breath, and the shoot at a target 30 feet away.
Registration opens 10am. Biathlon begins 10:30am. Meet near the entrance station in the campground side of the park (not lakeside). Approximately
1½ hours. $10 parking fee per vehicle; program is FREE. The program will take place as a Run and Shoot if there is not enough snow. Laser rifles
and targets will be provided. Bring your own crosscountry skis, or rent at West Shore Sports in Homewood.
SNOWSHOE THROUGH HISTORY
Saturdays: January 2 and February 15 • 11am
Join State Park Interpreters for a snowshoe hike through the park. Explore the lakefront and the Hellman-Ehrman Estate on these easy and fun tours. Learn about the natural environment that attracted Tahoe’s earliest settlers and discover the fascinating history of a Tahoe landmark. Hikes start at 11am. Meet near the restrooms in the Day Use side of the park (lake side).
Approximately 1½ hours. $10 parking fee; program is free. Wear warm clothing and waterproof winter shoes; bring water and your own snowshoes.
SELF GUIDED SNOW TRAIL TOURS
Follow the path of the Nordic events of the 1960 Winter Olympics that occurred in, what is now, Sugar Pine Point State Park. You will be greeted at the park entrance by the Tower of Nations, which is a replica of signage that greeting visitors to the Olympics in 1960. Starting at the Blue Trailhead, you will come across a series of interpretive panels that share our Olympic and Nordic skiing history found at the park. The 10K trail is suitable for all abilities. Free snow tail maps are available at the park entrance stations.