Truckee Trails Foundation takes on Sawtooth Area Trails Projects

Truckee Trails Foundation takes on Sawtooth Area Trails Projects
May 27, 2021 Lindsay Thayer

In partnership with the Truckee Ranger District, TTF’s crew has embarked on an ambitious project to build (or re-build) at least 7 miles of new trail this summer in the Sawtooth area. With a limited number of trails suitable for beginner mountain bikers or the mobility challenged, two of our projects are designed with these users in mind. Construction will include: a 1-mile loop trail to be constructed in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act; 4.5 miles of mountain bike trail connecting Sawtooth and Bald Mountain trails to access points, and new loop options; 3 miles of new trail connecting the Sawtooth system to Placer County easements to the east; and a 1.5-mile non-motorized trail paralleling the 06 Road, offering a dust-free alternative to walking on the road. As well, TTF is already working to re-establish trail at Bald Mountain that were disturbed by the recent vegetation management project. As the season progresses, TTF will be welcoming volunteers to help us reach our season-end goals for this area. “Volunteers are going to be critical to making this all happen in 2021,” said TTF Program Director, Leslie Loveland.