Northstar Community Services District and Placer County Expand Martis Valley Trail to 5.75 Miles

The completed segment connects Northstar Village to the Town of Truckee, enhancing regional connectivity and access.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District have announced the completion of Segment 3F of the Martis Valley Trail, adding 1.23 miles of Class 1 Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail. The new segment includes four bridges, over a half mile of rock walls, and a 50-foot boardwalk, closing a mile-long gap between Northstar's Castle Peak parking lots and Northstar Village.

Why it matters

The Martis Valley Trail is a key component of the Resort Triangle Trail, an ambitious regional system that will ultimately include 62 miles of paved trails connecting several communities in the North Lake Tahoe area. The completed segment improves safety, expands recreation opportunities, and strengthens connections between the communities.

The details

In just one construction season, the Northstar Community Services District and C&D Contractors installed four bridges, established more than a half mile of rock walls, added a 50-foot boardwalk, and completed paving for 1.23 miles of the trail. The new segment connects the previously constructed 4.6-mile section of the Martis Valley Trail, which first opened in August 2022.

  • The Martis Valley Trail Segment 3F was completed in 2026.
  • The previously constructed 4.6-mile segment of the Martis Valley Trail first opened in August 2022.

The players

Northstar Community Services District

The local government agency responsible for managing the Northstar community, including the development and maintenance of the Martis Valley Trail.

Placer County

The county government that collaborated with the Northstar Community Services District on the Martis Valley Trail project.

C&D Contractors

The construction company that installed the bridges, rock walls, and boardwalk as part of the Segment 3F project.

Resort Triangle Trail

An ambitious regional trail system that will ultimately include 62 miles of paved trails connecting several communities in the North Lake Tahoe area.

Erika Seward

The Parks Administrator for Placer County.

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What they’re saying

“This project represents decades of collaboration and shared vision. We're deeply grateful for the hard work put forth by the Northstar Community Services District and the collaboration with our Placer County teams to see this project come to fruition. This trail improves safety, expands recreation opportunities for our entire region and strengthens connections between our communities.”

— Erika Seward, Parks Administrator (Placer Sentinel)

What’s next

Placer County, NCSD and other project partners are planning a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the completed segment this June.

The takeaway

The expansion of the Martis Valley Trail is a significant milestone in the development of the Resort Triangle Trail, a regional network that will enhance connectivity, recreation, and sustainable transportation options for communities in the North Lake Tahoe area.