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COET Stampede Trailhead

Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail - Stampede Trailhead. Start your hike or ride where the road to Captain Roberts Boat Ramp intersects Dog Valley Road on the south side of Stampede Reservoir (east of Russel Valley on County Road 889). Trailhead is on the north side of Dog Valley Road (County Road 889). The full length of the COET is 15 miles, spanning from Stampede Reservoir to Alder Creek Road near the Tahoe Donner Subdivision in the Town of Truckee. Many forest and county roads intersect…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is COET Stampede Trailhead reservable?

COET Stampede Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is COET Stampede Trailhead?

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How do I book a campsite at COET Stampede Trailhead?

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