![]() ![]() We are happy we did it but completely wiped after finishing. ![]() The locals describe it as a good beginner trail- I would say it is a great moderate trail□□♀️. I was nervous at times but never felt out of my league or unsafe. Wouldn’t take younger kids- we left our 9 year old boy with family and that was the right choice. I recommend going earlier for both temps and crowds. Max is a two time National Mountain Bike Champion and Mountain Bike Hall. Eight beers on tap Flume Trail Bikes Owned and Operated by Max Jones. Tunnel Creek Cafe next door is open 7 days a week. Whether your wheels of choice are an e-bike, gravel bike, mountain bike, or road bike, there are endless dirt trails and scenic. Several of the most beautiful views ever as you wind around Lake Tahoe. Shuttles to Spooner Lake for the Tahoe Flume Trail are running every day 9:00am to 3:00pm. Truckee-Tahoe is a world-class biking destination for all types of riding from e-bike cruising on scenic paved paths to technical mountain bike descents and flowy, approachable singletrack. I would say if you are fit, looking for adventure and willing to take time and laugh- the views are absolutely incredible. We also saw tons of Monarch butterflies the whole way. My husband saw a large bear run across the trail at mile 11. ![]() From mile 10-13.4 were wide again and all downhill. We are from GA and found the elevation to add a level of difficulty for us breathing climbing the hills (mountains). There were a few areas that we had to walk through more narrow areas and one place where the signs told you to walk your bike due to falling rock potential. It’s pretty reasonable to ride (don’t let the first switchback of this section scare you- it’s rocky). At mile 6 there is a swimming hole and we wished we had suits to jump in. The next portion (miles 4-6) were easy and fun. Once we made it to mile 4 we couldn’t have been more excited. We ultimately walked our bikes through portions of miles 2-4 taking several breaks. 89 reviews of Flume Trail Bikes This is an excellent company to rent bikes, get a shuttle to Spooner Lake to ride the Flume Trail or to Tahoe Meadow for. We started out with confidence but quickly realized despite being physically fit, we are not bikers (unless spinning class counts□). The bike shop was really busy but worked fast to get everyone set up on a bike. Thankfully it was the kids’ idea- they would have hated us if we came up with this. Our 15 year old daughter and 11 year old son joined. After the level singletrack, enjoy a long fast downhill back to Tunnel Creek, which now has a cafe and a bike shop with rentals as well as shuttles available.We decided to rent bikes and ride the trail. But don't be scared, this trail is frequenly ridden by young and old, novice and pros alike. This is a true singletrack, built in to the mountainside, with somewhat steep drop offs. Then experience the overwhelming beauty of the area as you jump on the single track with unhindered views. ![]() Riding the most popular route, expect a 13 mile ride with starting with a five mile climb to Marlette Lake. A shuttle service is available to drive you back to your car at Spooner State Park for a $15/person fee. Located on Tahoe's east shore, this trail is popularly ridden with a starting point of Spooner State Park and an ending point of Tunnel Creek by the historical Ponderosa Ranch. Famed as Tahoe's premiere mountain biking trail, the Flume Trail is frequently recognized as one of the nation's most scenic mountain bike rides, offering specatular panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierras. ![]()
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