Tunnel Creek Alternative Trail
Strategy
Create, Enhance, and Maintain Trail Networks
Lead Implementer
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Parks
Funders
National Park Service, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Parks, Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association, Tahoe Fund, U.S. Federal Highway Administration
Project Primary Contact
Cassandra Hughes
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2025
Integrated Transportation and Trail Management
Create, Enhance, and Maintain Trail Networks
The Tunnel Creek Alternative Trail is a Nevada Division of State Parks project, with partners such as Nevada Division of State Lands, Tahoe Fund, Great Basin Institute, and TAMBA. This 2.28-mile single-track trail starts at Tunnel Creek canyon's base, linking indirectly to the Tahoe East Shore Trail and the Incline Flume Trail. It addresses public safety issues on the congested, sandy, and steep Tunnel Creek road, responsible for many bike accidents every year. The trail will be built in two phases, expected to be completed by fall 2025.
Key Accomplishments
- Miles of Trails Developed or Improved: 1.40 miles
Pillars of Resilience
- Social & Cultural Well-Being
Proposed Trail Alignment
Credit: Great Basin Institute