Truckee, California New Communities Powered By AmericanHomeGuides.com http://www.americanhomeguides.com/ en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:26:56 CST Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:26:56 CST 15 Copyright 2009 Americanhomeguides.com All Rights Reserved. http://www.americanhomeguides.com/images/ahg_logo_sm2.gif http://www.americanhomeguides.com/ http://www.americanhomeguides.com/community/HPC-18686.html http://www.americanhomeguides.com/community/HPC-18686.html Truckee is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Northern California, 200 miles northeast of San Francisco; 100 miles east of Sacramento; 35 miles west of Reno and 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Truckee is easily accessible directly off Interstate 80; Hwy. 89 and Hwy. 267. Driving is easy, only 3.5 hours from the San Francisco/Bay Area; 1.5 hours from Sacramento: 1 hour from South Lake Tahoe and 45 minutes from Reno. Flying into Truckee is also a breeze! Only 40 miles form the Reno/Tahoe International Airport and 106 miles from the Sacramento International Airport. For those with small aircraft the Truckee Tahoe Airport is right on Hwy. 267 in Truckee. Truckee is truly a recreational paradise with sunshine on average 300 days a year and surrounded by unparalleled mountain scenery. This historically-rich mountain town offers an abundance of year-round activities. The many nearby lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams are ideal for boating, windsurfing, water skiing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. There are endless trails for biking, mountain biking and horseback riding and easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Donner Summit and surrounding areas are a ?mecca? for rock climbers. Truckee has spectacular golf courses with dramatic mountain scenery. Truckee offers easy access to eight world-class ski resorts with outstanding terrain for skiing and snowboarding. There are three cross-country ski resorts with miles of trail and terrains and huts for backcountry ski treks. Other Truckee winter recreation includes snowmobiling, snow shoeing, sledding, sleigh rides and dog sled tours. With more than a dozen ski and snowboard resorts within minutes of town, Truckee lives up to its reputation of beating out Jackson Hole, Wyoming for top honors. Truckee has something for everyone, no matter the season. Come visit Truckee and you too will fall in love and stay! <a href='http://www.americanhomeguides.com/community/HPC-18686.html'><br /><img src='http://image.americanhomeguides.com/metro/nho/community/homesnationalbusiness/018686_p01.jpg' style='clear: both; float: left; display: block; width: 250px; height: 177px; border: 0; padding: 0 5px;'></a> homes Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:26:56 CST