Welcome to Our At-A-Glance Guide to Lake Tahoe cross country skiing (XC skiing).
Lake Tahoe is home to some of the finest down hill and cross county snow skiing in the world. You are sure to find a ski resort and hotel that will meet your expectations.
Scroll down the page to review our list of cross country (XC) ski areas or click here to review Lake Tahoe’s top snow ski resorts.
Lake Tahoe Cross Country Ski Areas
19865 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728 (530) 426-3313
Auburn Ski Club Associates was founded in 1964 with the goal to offer low cost, high quality ski sport programs for individuals and families.
Located just off I-80 on the Donner Summit, and have a 20km trail system open to the public as well a large number of skiing programs for adults and kids.
Dining Available = N/A
Slope-side Lodging =N/A
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = N/A
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Bijou Cross-Country
Hwy. 50 to Al Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA p: (530) 542-6056
Located across from the Bijou Community Park, this is an informal 4 km marked trail. There are no rentals or lessons at this location.
Dining Available = N/A
Slope-side Lodging =N/A
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = N/A
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
3070 Camino Heights Dr Camino, CA p: (530) 644-6048
The El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol, Inc. (EDNSP) is a self-governed volunteer unit affiliated with the U.S. Forest Service, incorporated as a non-profit organization, and dedicated to providing public service and education associated with winter recreation.
Dining Available = N/A
Slope-side Lodging =N/A
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = N/A
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = N/A
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
1900 Jameson BeachRd South Lake Tahoe, CA p: (530) 542-6584
Once the snow flies the fun continues at Camp Richardson with snowshoeing and cross country skiing at the Mountain Sports Center. Recently voted “Best Place to Cross Country Ski” by Tahoe locals. It offers groomed and marked trails for the beginner to the expert.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = 6200 ft.
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = 3N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
P.O. Box 36 Norden, CA 95724 p: (530) 426-3632
The lodge maintains approximately 12 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails and offers excellent instruction in both cross country track and telemark techniques.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = N/A
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145 (530) 583-4242
Granlibakken offers plenty of Sierra terrain to explore. Guests have easy access to popular cross-country trailheads which provide miles of ungroomed skiing and snowshoeing terrain.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 1
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Ski Runs = 1
Base Elevation = 6310 ft.
Vertical Feet = 300 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 75%
Skill Level – Advanced = 0%
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
295 Hwy 50 Suite 1 Stateline, CA p: (775) 586-7000
Heavenly offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in their fun-filled, family oriented Adventure Peak Snow Park. $15 will get you two hours of cross country skiing. But to get to the park, you’ll have to pay another fee for the Gondola ride.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 29
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Ski Runs = 86
Base Elevation = 6540 ft.
Vertical Feet = 3500 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 20%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 45%
Skill Level – Advanced = 35%
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
14655 Highway 88 Hope Valley, CA P: (530) 694-2266
The resort offers the best in outdoor recreational opportunities! If you’re looking for cross-country/telemark skiing, snowshoeing, rentals, lessons, and even guided tours. They can provide experienced information for just about all your outdoor needs.
Dining Available = N/A
Slope-side Lodging =N/A
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = 6700 ft.
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
Hwy 88 Kirkwood, CA p: (209) 258-6000
Above all the rest, with a base elevation of 7,800 feet and 80 kilometers of machine groomed trails, Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center offers the most spectacular scenery and the most exciting terrain in the west. The our diverse terrain provides excellent skiing for all abilities.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 12
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Ski Runs = 65+
Base Elevation = 7800 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2000 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 15%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 35%
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 562-1010
With six snow parks, ranging from the introductory-suited Burton Progression Park to the largest park on Moonshine, freestyle skiers and riders will definitely find their place on the mountain.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 15
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Ski Runs = 70
Base Elevation = 6330 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2280 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 50%
Skill Level – Advanced = 25%
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check wit their Website for current rates
9411 Pahatsi Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728 (530) 426-3871
Located just a short drive from Lake Tahoe and their gateway city Reno, Royal Gorge is the largest cross country ski resort in North America and has been ranked “Number One” by Snow Country Magazine.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = No
Snowboarding = No
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = N/A
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A%
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
1960 Squaw Valley Rd Olympic Valley, CA p: (530) 583-6985
This season the Resort at Squaw Creek introduces its new Nordic Center, conveniently located at the trailhead of the Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe trails at the Resort at Squaw Creek.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 33
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Ski Runs = 100
Base Elevation = 6200 ft.
Vertical Feet = 2850 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 25%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 45%
Skill Level – Advanced = 30%
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
Sorensen’s Resort Cross Country Skiing
14255 Highway 88 Hope Valley, CA 96120 P: (530) 694-2203
Sorensen’s Resort, along with adjacent Hope Valley Outdoor Center just down the road, maintains an excellent network of marked trails for all levels. Their staff can fully suit your needs, from equipment rentals, to one-on-one or group lessons, to exciting guided tours.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =N/A
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = 6200 ft.
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = -N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
PO Box 266 Tahoma, California p: (530) 525-7982
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. Interpretive presentations on a variety of winter related subjects are presented most weekends, from January through March.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =No
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = 6200 ft.
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
925 Country Club Drive Tahoe City, CA p: (530) 583-5475
The recreation area offers 65 kilometers of groomed trails. The facility also offers two trailside warming huts, a day lodge, cafe and rental shop.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = N/A
Snowboarding = N/A
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = N/A
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Ski Runs = N/A
Base Elevation = 6200 ft.
Vertical Feet = N/A
Skill Level – Beginner = N/A
Skill Level – Intermediate = N/A
Skill Level – Advanced = N/A
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates
11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA p: (530) 587-9444 Tahoe Donner offers 115 kilometers of trails with a wide variety of terrain. Trails include: 16 beginner, 24 intermediate, 5 advanced, 1 expert, 2 “wilderness” trails (groomed for diagonal striding only), and 2 snowshoe only trails.
Dining Available = Yes
Slope-side Lodging =Yes
Down Hill Skiing = Yes
Snowboarding = Yes
Cross Country Skiing = Yes
Ski Lifts = 6
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Base Elevation = 6750 ft.
Vertical Feet = 600 ft.
Skill Level – Beginner = 40%
Skill Level – Intermediate = 60%
Skill Level – Advanced = –%
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Open: The typical operational season usually starts mid-November.
Trail Pass: Check with their Website for current rates