Heath Falls Overlook Trail - Hike and Swim near Truckee, California
Kidd Lakes Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA,Truckee,California
39.3015403793509, -120.43549239635468
13.6 miles W of Truckee, California
Address: Kidd Lakes Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
GPS: 39°18'5.5"N 120°26'7.8"W
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State: California
Trail Length: 5.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Advanced
Elevation Gain: 1100 feet

Hike and Swim

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Truckee, California

  1. Head northwest toward Donner Pass Rd (66 ft)
  2. Turn left onto Donner Pass Rd (0.5 mi)
  3. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on Donner Pass Rd (0.1 mi)
  4. Turn left to merge onto I-80 W toward Sacramento (11.7 mi)
  5. Take exit 174 toward Soda Springs/Norden (0.2 mi)
  6. Turn left onto Donner Pass Rd (0.8 mi)
  7. Turn right onto Soda Springs Rd (0.9 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Pahatsi Rd (0.4 mi)
  9. Continue onto Kidd Lakes Rd (3.8 mi)
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