U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SACRAMENTO DISTRICT NEWS RELEASE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. --In coordination with Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a new parking lot at Martis Creek Dam and Lake on May 19.
Located directly across HWY 267 from Martis Dam Road, the new 39-space lot provides safer entry and exit for Martis Valley Trail visitors.
Minor construction activities are still underway, so some areas of the new parking lot may be blocked off from the public for visitor and worker safety. The dirt parking area currently in use will be permanently closed on June 9.
Martis Creek Lake is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe outside the town of Truckee. It was created upon the completion of Martis Creek Dam in 1972. The scenic campground has quiet, shaded, well-spaced campsites and is close to the large variety of activities offered by the Lake Tahoe-Truckee area during the summer.
If you are heading to the lake soon, please wear a life jacket. It takes an adult only about 60 seconds to drown without a life jacket. If you won’t wear it for yourself, wear it for those who love you.
To see the original release CLICK HERE.
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Placer welcomes new Martis Valley Trail to North Lake TahoePublished on Aug. 17, 2021
Placer County yesterday celebrated the grand opening of the Martis Valley Trail in North Lake Tahoe.
The project will ultimately become part of the Resort Triangle Trail, which, when complete, will consist of 62 miles of trails connecting the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a great big loop trail.
The 4.6-mile paved pathway connects the Town of Truckee through the Martis Valley to Northstar Drive, enabling pedestrians and bicyclists the ability to easily trek between these two popular destinations.
“I am ecstatic to see the trail’s completion and pleased that it goes through such a beautiful portion of the Martis Valley.” said Mike Staudenmayer, NorthStar Community Services District general manager. “There was a time when we feared the trail would run alongside Highway 267 and thankfully better minds prevailed. I look forward to watching generations to come enjoy the nature that surrounds this pathway.”
The project is a collaboration between Placer County and Northstar Community Services District and includes partnerships with the United States Army Corp of Engineers, Truckee Donner Land Trust and Northstar California /Vail Resorts. United States Congressman Tom McClintock was instrumental in gaining final approval for the project.
Washoe Tribe members were also consulted to understand their rich history and concerns with cultural preservation. With continuing input from the Tribe, the project incorporates protections of cultural resources and conveys the story of the Tribe’s rich history in the Martis Valley through interpretive kiosks on the trail.
The project will ultimately become part of the Resort Triangle Trail, which, when complete, will consist of 62 miles of trails connecting the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a great big loop trail. The trail will be paved and separated from highways and roads to maximize the safety and experience of trail users.
“This day represents one more leap forward towards achieving the Resort Triangle trails network,” said District 5 Supervisor and Board Chair Cindy Gustafson. “Our vision for a 62-mile loop that connects all of the destinations in our region is a huge endeavor and the progress we make must be celebrated to encourage our next generation to champion the cause.”
https://www.placer.ca.gov/8216/Martis-Valley-Trail
SACRAMENTO, Calif. --In coordination with Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a new parking lot at Martis Creek Dam and Lake on May 19.
Located directly across HWY 267 from Martis Dam Road, the new 39-space lot provides safer entry and exit for Martis Valley Trail visitors.
Minor construction activities are still underway, so some areas of the new parking lot may be blocked off from the public for visitor and worker safety. The dirt parking area currently in use will be permanently closed on June 9.
Martis Creek Lake is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe outside the town of Truckee. It was created upon the completion of Martis Creek Dam in 1972. The scenic campground has quiet, shaded, well-spaced campsites and is close to the large variety of activities offered by the Lake Tahoe-Truckee area during the summer.
If you are heading to the lake soon, please wear a life jacket. It takes an adult only about 60 seconds to drown without a life jacket. If you won’t wear it for yourself, wear it for those who love you.
To see the original release CLICK HERE.
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Placer welcomes new Martis Valley Trail to North Lake TahoePublished on Aug. 17, 2021
Placer County yesterday celebrated the grand opening of the Martis Valley Trail in North Lake Tahoe.
The project will ultimately become part of the Resort Triangle Trail, which, when complete, will consist of 62 miles of trails connecting the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a great big loop trail.
The 4.6-mile paved pathway connects the Town of Truckee through the Martis Valley to Northstar Drive, enabling pedestrians and bicyclists the ability to easily trek between these two popular destinations.
“I am ecstatic to see the trail’s completion and pleased that it goes through such a beautiful portion of the Martis Valley.” said Mike Staudenmayer, NorthStar Community Services District general manager. “There was a time when we feared the trail would run alongside Highway 267 and thankfully better minds prevailed. I look forward to watching generations to come enjoy the nature that surrounds this pathway.”
The project is a collaboration between Placer County and Northstar Community Services District and includes partnerships with the United States Army Corp of Engineers, Truckee Donner Land Trust and Northstar California /Vail Resorts. United States Congressman Tom McClintock was instrumental in gaining final approval for the project.
Washoe Tribe members were also consulted to understand their rich history and concerns with cultural preservation. With continuing input from the Tribe, the project incorporates protections of cultural resources and conveys the story of the Tribe’s rich history in the Martis Valley through interpretive kiosks on the trail.
The project will ultimately become part of the Resort Triangle Trail, which, when complete, will consist of 62 miles of trails connecting the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a great big loop trail. The trail will be paved and separated from highways and roads to maximize the safety and experience of trail users.
“This day represents one more leap forward towards achieving the Resort Triangle trails network,” said District 5 Supervisor and Board Chair Cindy Gustafson. “Our vision for a 62-mile loop that connects all of the destinations in our region is a huge endeavor and the progress we make must be celebrated to encourage our next generation to champion the cause.”
https://www.placer.ca.gov/8216/Martis-Valley-Trail
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