Hope Valley 20 miles south of South Lake Tahoe,east of the junction of Highway 88 and 89. Moonlight and wildlife tours, snowshoeing, lessons, cafe, and rental shop available at Hope Valley Cross Country Center, just east of Sorensen's Resort. Kirkwood Highway 88 near Carson Pass. The Schneider trails climb over 9,000 feet, and offer views of Caples Lake. Day lodge, three warming huts, ski school and rental shop.
Moonlight tours available and snowshoeing.
65k groomed trails and skating track some include views of Lake Tahoe, and access to downhill for telemark skiers. Two warming huts, two cafes and picnic tables spread throughout the trail system. Moonlight and gourmet cross-country tours available. Royal Gorge I-80 Soda Springs exit. Rainbow Interconnect Trail, one-way ski from Summit Station at Rainbow with a shuttle bus return.