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Hiking in Squaw Valley Resort: trails, map and practical info

Gold Country • California

4.6 Appreciated by 20 hikers

Squaw Valley Resort (Gold Country, California) : easy hike, 2,760 m of elevation gain, about 6 to 8 hours. . Open: Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 ho…. Fees and hours to confirm with Resort at Squaw Creek, the official website.

François Dumaine
By François Dumaine • Contributor since 2014 • Updated 05/10/2026
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Difficulty
Easy
Elevation
2,760 m
Duration
6 to 8 hours.
Recommended for :
Beginners

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, USA
GPS coordinates
39.197607, -120.23544219999997
Phone
(530) 583-6300

Starting Point

To access the hiking trails, head to the main parking lot located at 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146. This is the primary starting point for most of the trails in the area. Additionally, there are several trailheads accessible from different locations within the vicinity, so be sure to check local maps or signage for specific trailhead addresses if you plan to explore various routes.

When?

Opening hours
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Varies by season
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Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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Fees, tickets and reservations: Resort at Squaw Creek
What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
39.197607, -120.23544219999997
Center
(530) 583-6300

Hikers' opinions

4.6
10 Reviews
GB
Genny Bender
Apr 7, 2019
Beautiful getaway summer or winter. Many restaurants and shops. Ski lifts for in and out. Lots of hiking options and close to Lake Tahoe and Truckee for even more options. The area has a European ski village atmosphere. Recommend.
LC
Lydia Crawford
Feb 1, 2019
Nice place to stay for mountain views and chilling out. The restaurants are good for families. The shops are fun to browse. We usually come here in the off season (late spring or summer), so it's pretty quiet at those times.
EW
Eileen Wendel
Jan 3, 2019
Visited in the Summer. The Village has it all for you, from activities to rental shops to restaurants. The tram ride is a must. Consider the adventure package if it you have the time, nothing beats a good time relaxing in the pool right? We how about the same but at the top of the mountain!
SK
Stanley Kelley
Oct 30, 2018
Squaw is a huge mountain, with beautiful views and great runs. If you're skiing with friends you can download their app which even helps you find your friends on the hill while you ride. Also, if you hit up the hill on weekdays, the lines are really short or at least move very quickly, so you can get a lot of riding in.
RP
Robert Peterson
Jun 11, 2018
Very clean and inviting resort! We visited during the summer so it wasn’t as busy as ski season, but everyone was nice and lots of sights to see! Both nature and to visit the 1960 Olympic museum at the top with a tram ride!

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Squaw Valley Resort is rated easy.
The elevation gain of Squaw Valley Resort is 2,760 m.
Allow about 6 to 8 hours. for Squaw Valley Resort.
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Tickets, reservations and access conditions are managed by Resort at Squaw Creek: that is where the information is kept current.
No, Squaw Valley Resort has no visitor centre on site.
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