
Since Upper Flume and Rim trails are very difficult and dangerous, it is strongly encouraged to be with a. And once all the hard work of climbing is done, expect an “old school” singletrack with lots of rocks and steps. Extreme Mountain Biking on the Upper Flume Trail. Starting under a forested canopy, this big, long, & sometimes punishing climb opens up around halfway to provide gorgeous views of the surrounding area including views of the Twin Peaks, Pacific Crest. Most ride the Stanford Rock Loop itself which clocks in at 15.3 miles. Lake Tahoe is an MTB lovers paradise Tahoe is home to an uncountable number of mountain bike trails, here is our list of The Top 5 MTB Trails in Lake. Toads Wild Ride, Tahoe Flume Trail, The Tahoe Rim Trail, Hole in the Ground. It offers up a few options to make it a loop or out-n-back. Lake Tahoe mountain biking options include some world famous trails such as Mr. There’s a reason why this trail is one of the most popular on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. The serenity on the shores of Star Lake is beyond amazing. Butting up against three of the four highest peaks (Job’s Sister, Job’s Peak, and Freel Peak) within the Basin, it sits at an elevation of 9,200’ feet, nearly 3,000’ feet above Lake Tahoe. The cherry on top for this adventure is Star Lake. Lake Tahoes world famous Flume Trail is not to be missed This classic ride begins. Near the top, you’ll catch glimpses of some of the foliage changing colors. We are currently not operating Mountain Bike Tours at the Flume Trail.

Instead of a wide-open gravel road, Cold Creek provides a singletrack route that winds its way through a beautiful pine forest. At the 10 mile mark, you can connect to the Tahoe Rim Trail to head. This section of the TRT is only open to bikers on even days. Image: Local Freshies® Cold Creek & Star Lake ConnectorĪlthough you could ascend up the High Meadow trail, we suggest the alternative of Cold Creek. This route starts at Tahoe Meadows on Mount Rose Highway and follows the TRT to Marlette Lake.
