Martis Lake Dam Recreation Area

Trail Description

Very crowded with dog walkers, cross country skiers, and snow-shoers in the winter, and roller bladers, and runners in the early spring, this road offers solid ground to the trail-user when all other routes are under snow.  The airport district plows this road for access, but keeps the gates closed, blocking vehicular traffic.  A stroll out to the dam is almost level, and paved.  It is about 3 miles, round trip.  The gate is opened and vehicle traffic can pass on or around May 1.  In the summer, you can drive to the campground and ride through the paved roads of the campground and out to the dam as a nice family ride.

Directions to Trailhead

From Downtown,  proceed east onto Brockway Rd from Donner Pass Road.  At the junction with SR 267, turn right. Turn left at sign for Martis Creek Lake Recreation Area onto Martis Dam Road. In the winter the gate is closed and parking is at the gate.