![]() Do not try and ride back along Highway 28. Rather than use two cars, take the shuttle. The is a nice option especially for those coming from Tahoe Meadows.įlume Trail Mountain Bikes offers a shuttle that runs regularly from May through November weather permitting. After a brief climb to clear the ridge around the lake, it's a smooth, rather steep 2,000' vertical descent down to Highway 28. It leaves the mian trail (road) from the flats above Marlette Lake right before the long downhill to Spooner Lake. However, it does not end up at the Spooner Lake parking area. This is an alternative to the North Canyon Trail to get down from Marlette Lake. When you get to Sunflower Hill Road, there is a sign there that says no bikes any further on the Rim Trail, so I guess that 2.6 mile section is out too, and you must turn right. Note: The map lists the 5.5 mile section from Spooner to Snow Valley Peak as no bikes. The Rim Trail section, unlike the even graded Flume Trail, does have some ups and downs as well as some technical sections. Then you meet the Tahoe Rim Trail and follow it back to North Canyon Road Canyon. It can be looped by turning right at Tunnel Creek Road rather than left. Not everyone wants to shuttle this run as a one way trip, and fortunately, there are many other options. In dry summer conditions, Tunnel Creek Road can get a little bit sketchy if the sand gets too soft. The uphill to Marlette Lake is strenuous, and will turn into a hike a bike for some. If your doing the standard car shuttle, leaving from Spooner Lake and coming out on Tunnel Chute Road, this is technically an easy to moderate ride. That is, if you can take your eyes off the trail. While on the Flume Trail you will see pieces of the actual flume from time to time. The actual Flume Trail starts at Marlette Lake and runs until you reach Tunnel Creek Road. There is only one Flume Trail, but there are a number of trails in the area besides the Flume Trail. The Flume Trail is one of Lake Tahoe's most well known mountain biking trails. That combination is challenging, so for great tips, see Depending on one's fitness level and length of visit at Marlette Lake, the entire trip can take from 1.5 to 4 hours.Other Users - Hikers, Official vehicles on access roadsįlume Trail Bike Shop - Spooner Lake parking lot.īook a Flume Trail shuttle with Wanna Ride Tahoe.Ībout Lake Tahoe - Biking - The Flume Trail The Flume Trail The last portion is about 3 miles of very steep downhill on a dirt - scratch that - SAND road. ![]() There are a few spots that are a little scary for those adverse to heights, but you can always walk through anything that you don't feel comfortable with. The trail itself is narrow but mostly flat. The views of Lake Tahoe on this portion are gorgeous. The trail winds along the side of the mountain, following the former flume's path, which they used to move logs from the lake side over to Carson City during silver mining times. Once you reach the peak at mile 4, you ride down To Marlette Lake which is a beautiful spot for lunch. So, if riding up is too tough, it's not a bad hike up." 9 out of 10 people seen were walking their bikes up, but there are a lot of hike-a-bikes that were much more difficult. One reviewer noted that, "For an intermediate flat lander mountain biker like myself, the road up was doable but did stop twice to catch the breath. You can rent good mountain bikes at the shop at Spooner. The elevation and incline make this portion challenging, and most people will need to walk some sections and/or take breaks. The Flume Trail in Tahoe is a unique adventure! The trail begins at Spooner Lake, where you'll ride on a dirt road uphill for 4 miles. Hotels near Round Hill Pines Beach and Marina.Hotels near Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.Hotels near Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.Hotels near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.All Inclusive Resorts in Lake Tahoe (Nevada).Lake Tahoe (Nevada) Hotels with Restaurants.Lake Tahoe (Nevada) Cheap Pet Friendly Hotels.Lake Tahoe (Nevada) Pet Friendly Beach Hotels.Pet Friendly Hotels in Lake Tahoe (Nevada). ![]()
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