Soda Springs
About Soda Springs
A low-key Sierra escape where vintage lodges and deep snowfalls offer a nostalgic alternative to the flashier Tahoe resorts.
Highlights
- Old-school winter sports
- Sierra granite hiking
- Laid-back mountain vibes
- Pacific Crest access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2064m
- Top lift: 2236m
- Ski pistes: 7.1km
- Ski lifts: 6
- Lakes nearby: 43
- MTB trails: 124km
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Soda Springs
- Today: 10 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4328 m (4130 to 4540 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | 10 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 8 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 5 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 4 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | -1 / 12 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -2 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Soda Springs
Hikes nearby — Soda Springs (14)
14 curated hiking trails around Soda Springs, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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PCT - California Section K
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Castle Peak Trail
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Warren Lake Trail
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Warren Lake Trail
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Glacier Lakes Basin Trail
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Hidden Gem
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Glacier Lakes Basin Trail
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Sidewinder
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East Mustang Sally
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Wild West
Mountain biking near Soda Springs
- Walter and Esther Hewlett Royal Gorge Rim Trail
- Lower Lola Montez Trail
- Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail
- Donner Lake Rim Trail
- Hole in the Ground
- Switchback
- Sterling's Canyon Road
- Aster
Getting to Soda Springs
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), 21 km away, about 24 min by road
Where to stay in Soda Springs
18 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 114 EUR per night, median 114 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Soda Springs page.