LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – There’s a new way to experience one of Tahoe’s most loved outdoor recreation spots! The Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp is officially open, making it easier for everyone to enjoy the stunning boardwalk trails just off Mt. Rose Highway.
This new ramp makes it possible for visitors of all abilities, including those with mobility challenges, to access over half a mile of boardwalk trail through the beautiful Tahoe Meadows area.
The project was made possible thanks to a collaboration between the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee, Granite Construction, and the US Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, with funding support from the NV Energy Foundation, the Keyser Foundation, and dozens of generous donors. Together, they helped meet a generous $75,000 match provided by Steven and Sandy Hardie to bring this vision to life.
In addition to the new ramp, crews from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the US Forest Service also replaced aging sections of the boardwalk to enhance safety and sustainability in the area.
“Accessibility is a key part of ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of Tahoe,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “This new ramp will help make Tahoe Meadows available to everyone, and we’re incredibly grateful to all of our partners and donors who helped make it happen.”
These combined efforts mark a major step forward in making Tahoe Meadows an example of outdoor accessibility in the Tahoe Basin.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, the partners and donors who made this project possible gathered to celebrate the opening of the new ramp. “This place provides a sense of connectivity with nature, especially for our northern Nevada community,” said Jesse Murray, senior vice president of energy delivery at NV Energy and a member of the Tahoe Fund’s Forest Committee. “NV Energy Foundation is thrilled to bring this ramp to life alongside the Tahoe Fund as it ensures sustainable and inclusive outdoor recreation for generations to come.”
