Mission:

To promote, develop and provide access to world-class outdoor recreation opportunities and resource stewardship to meet the increasing demand and diverse interests of the growing visitor and local populations along the Central Sierra Front.

Vision:
The Sierra Front Recreation and Trails system will be a world-class area-wide seamless network of outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Recreation and Adventure - Rock Climbing

90-Foot Wall

Location: In Eagle Creek Canyon near Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe.
75 climbable feet for novice climbers. Variety.
For more information on this and other Sierra Front rock climbing locations, click the name below to go to their web site. You will return here when you have finished visiting.

Sierra Climbers    
Tahoe Adventure Company  
The American Alpine Club    
 
Gear Shops:
Alpinglow Sports – Tahoe City (530) 583-6917
Alpine Skills Intl. – Truckee (530) 426-9108
Back Country – Tahoe City (530) 581-5861
Granite Chief – Truckee (530) 587-2809
Highball Rock Resoles – Truckee (530) 550-8705
Pacific Motion – Lake Forest, CA (949) 461-9603
Solid Rock Gym – Lake Forest, CA (949) 588-6200
Sporting Rage – Carson City, NV (775) 885-7773


Donner Summit

Location: Old Hwy. 40 west of Truckee.
The largest climbing area in the Sierra Front region. Nearly 400 climbing routes. Unlimited possibilities.
For more information on this and other Sierra Front rock climbing locations, click the name below to go to their web site. You will return here when you have finished visiting.

Sierra Climbers    
Tahoe Adventure Company  
The American Alpine Club    
 
Gear Shops:
Alpinglow Sports – Tahoe City (530) 583-6917
Alpine Skills Intl. – Truckee (530) 426-9108
Back Country – Tahoe City (530) 581-5861
Granite Chief – Truckee (530) 587-2809
Highball Rock Resoles – Truckee (530) 550-8705
Pacific Motion – Lake Forest, CA (949) 461-9603
Solid Rock Gym – Lake Forest, CA (949) 588-6200
Sporting Rage – Carson City, NV (775) 885-7773


D.L. Bliss

Location: Hwy. 89 at D.L. Bliss State Park near South Lake Tahoe.
Boulders and plenty of bouldering, many difficult.
For more information on this and other Sierra Front rock climbing locations, click the name below to go to their web site. You will return here when you have finished visiting.

Sierra Climbers    
Tahoe Adventure Company  
The American Alpine Club    
 
Gear Shops:
Alpinglow Sports – Tahoe City (530) 583-6917
Alpine Skills Intl. – Truckee (530) 426-9108
Back Country – Tahoe City (530) 581-5861
Granite Chief – Truckee (530) 587-2809
Highball Rock Resoles – Truckee (530) 550-8705
Pacific Motion – Lake Forest, CA (949) 461-9603
Solid Rock Gym – Lake Forest, CA (949) 588-6200
Sporting Rage – Carson City, NV (775) 885-7773


Lover's Leap

Location: Hwy. 50 near Strawberry.
Classic Tahoe climbing area with wide variety for everyone, with some challenging climbs.
 For more information on this and other Sierra Front rock climbing locations, click the name below to go to their web site. You will return here when you have finished visiting.

Sierra Climbers    
Tahoe Adventure Company  
The American Alpine Club    
 
Gear Shops:
Alpinglow Sports – Tahoe City (530) 583-6917
Alpine Skills Intl. – Truckee (530) 426-9108
Back Country – Tahoe City (530) 581-5861
Granite Chief – Truckee (530) 587-2809
Highball Rock Resoles – Truckee (530) 550-8705
Pacific Motion – Lake Forest, CA (949) 461-9603
Solid Rock Gym – Lake Forest, CA (949) 588-6200
Sporting Rage – Carson City, NV (775) 885-7773


Split Rock

Location: West end of Donner Memorial State Park and east end of Donner Lake on Donner Pass Road.
Split Rock is as big as a large garage.and offers a wide variety of climbing styles. About 25 climbs.
For more information on this and other Sierra Front rock climbing locations, click the name below to go to their web site. You will return here when you have finished visiting.

Sierra Climbers    
Tahoe Adventure Company  
The American Alpine Club    
 
Gear Shops:
Alpinglow Sports – Tahoe City (530) 583-6917
Alpine Skills Intl. – Truckee (530) 426-9108
Back Country – Tahoe City (530) 581-5861
Granite Chief – Truckee (530) 587-2809
Highball Rock Resoles – Truckee (530) 550-8705
Pacific Motion – Lake Forest, CA (949) 461-9603
Solid Rock Gym – Lake Forest, CA (949) 588-6200
Sporting Rage – Carson City, NV (775) 885-7773


Twin Crags

Location: Hwy. 89 north of Tahoe City, CA.
Good beginner area with sunny south-facing wall for year-round practice.
For more information on this and other Sierra Front rock climbing locations, click the name below to go to their web site. You will return here when you have finished visiting.

Sierra Climbers    
Tahoe Adventure Company  
The American Alpine Club   
 
Gear Shops:
Alpinglow Sports – Tahoe City (530) 583-6917
Alpine Skills Intl. – Truckee (530) 426-9108
Back Country – Tahoe City (530) 581-5861
Granite Chief – Truckee (530) 587-2809
Highball Rock Resoles – Truckee (530) 550-8705
Pacific Motion – Lake Forest, CA (949) 461-9603
Solid Rock Gym – Lake Forest, CA (949) 588-6200
Sporting Rage – Carson City, NV (775) 885-7773