Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Easy to More Difficult trails depending on length and trail selected, Terrain: Generally comprised of gentle slopes. Use: Heavy snowmobile use. Because of snowmobile use, ski use is not recommended. Use of wheeled vehicles on snowmobile routes is prohibited. Topographic maps: Sierraville, Sattley, Independence Lake and English Mountain
Trailhead: Intersection of Jackson Meadow Road and Highway 89, 17 miles north of Truckee. Overnight camping for seven days or less is permitted from November 16 to April 14 at the Little Truckee Summit Parking Area. Restrooms and fire rings available. No garbage services or water is available.
39.50461, -120.28323 · 39°30'16.6"N 120°16'59.6"W
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| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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