Euer Valley is stunning with its sweeping views from the top to the valley floor’s lush meadow. Located in Tahoe Donner, it is a fantastic place to hike or mountain bike. It’s wooded for much of the journey. I love rolling down on my mountain bike and circumnavigating the valley floor. Wildflowers abound for much of the summer and fall. There are several ways to bike down and around the valley. With 60 miles of trails, there are plenty of trails for all riding and hiking levels.
If you are looking to take a gentle breezy ride, take North Euer Valley Road. This route winds along the meadow and is charming and beautiful.
Parking at Tahoe Donner’s Alder Creek Adventure Center or at the dead end of Alder Creek Road makes connecting to Euer Valley trails easy. Start at the entrance of the cross-country ski center and follow the single-track Alder Creek Trail and ride up Tim’s Trek to Cinnamon Twist. Cinnamon Twist is a fun, gentle uphill that will eventually roll down to the valley. You’ll cross over a series of three wooden bridges. You’ll cross a fire road and start descending on a windy, single track. Look for bikers coming up; they have the right of way.
The Trail
Euer Valley Loop
6.5 miles | Moderate-Strenuous
This part of the trail brings you on South Euer Valley Road. Make a left onto the fire road. Cinnamon Twist will continue on your right. This is a fun winding trail that eventually drops you down onto the east side of the valley. Follow the fire road over the bridge of South Fork Prosser Creek. There are a few trail choices here to connect with; a Tahoe Donner trail sign is on the right.
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If you are looking to take a gentle breezy ride, take North Euer Valley Road. This route winds along the meadow and is charming and beautiful. There are plenty of places to stop and take in the sights and contemplate the area’s beauty. I really enjoy this ride.
For an intermediate ride, follow the fire road and catch Sidewinder on the left. For a more advanced ride, try East Mustang Sally, a challenging single-track trail just beyond Sidewinder.
I am partial to Sidewinder. It is winding gradual uphill single track through the woods. The valley remains to your left with glimpses of the the meadow below. Sidewinder is a fun, rolling trail that eventually dumps you out on North Euer Valley Road and connects to Coyote Crossing. This single track takes you across the meadow and past the Coyote Hut. The meadow is lush and green this time of year.
Coyote Crossing will eventually connect to Euer Valley Road. If you’re looking to ride more challenging terrain, make a right turn and connect with Fools Gold, Mother Lode and Hidden Gem for some more advanced uphill single track.
Beginners and intermediate riders and hikers can make the left onto South Euer Valley Road and circle back up Cinnamon Twist. Navigate your way up Cinnamon Twist, cross over the wooden bridges. You’ll spill out onto a fire road. Ride for a few yards and reconnect with Cinnamon Twist; look for the wooden post that marks the trail. This part of the trail is a fun and gentle, winding downhill that connects with Tim’s Trek and back to the cross-country ski center.
The Euer Valley Loop is about 6.5 miles. | tahoedonner.com
