In summer, anglers trawl the placid Sardine Lakes while hikers and mountain bikers test themselves on steep and rocky trails. protected: 2011


West of Truckee, the Saddle Boul- ders offer an array of challenging bouldering prob- lems on quality Tahoe granite. protected: 2003


Castle Valley Trailhead is the gateway to popular destinations includ- ing the Donner Rim Trail, the Pacifi c Crest Trail, and the Peter Grubb Hut. protected: 2016


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Straddling the Sierra Crest at Donner Summit, 3,000-acre Royal Gorge is the larg- est cross-country ski resort in North America. protected: 2012


SIERRA BUTTES


CASTLE VALLEY TRAILHEAD SADDLE BOULDERS


ROYAL GORGE


photos, page 34, clockwise: rich reid, rachid dahnoun, david galson, scot hampton.


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