Travels Through Time on the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail

The bi-state Tahoe-Pyramid Trail (TPT) intersects some of the richest histories that have shaped the West as it follows the Truckee River on its developing 114-mile journey from the Lake Tahoe shoreline in California to Nevada’s Pyramid Lake. Here we showcase some of the diverse historical events trail users can learn about along the way, including the area’s Native American heritage, the West’s first train robbery, the impact of Reno on America’s divorce culture, and battles over the region’s most precious resource: water. From forest and wildflowers to sagebrush and scampering coyotes, the TPT serves as both a living museum and an incredibly scenic experience.