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Flume Trail Ride Description

This great ride begins at the Spooner Lake day use area in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park on the east side of Lake Tahoe. Look for signs leading you to the Flume Trail from this parking area via the North Canyon Road. This road runs past the old sheperd's hut, then gives way to rolling uphill terrain through beautiful aspen groves that thrive in the Carson Range on the east side of Lake Tahoe.

The half mile of climbing past Snow Valley is where you become friendly with that shiny little granny gear on your mountain bike. You start the ride at 7000' and climb to 8157' giving you only 1100' to climb so take your time and savor these ascents as they are the only ones you'll do all day. We know you want the full Tahoe mountain bike experience. At the summit, a quick break under the whispering lodge pole pines quickly dries the sweat and refreshes the soul. Next a short descent leads to the peaceful, pristine Marlette Lake (pictured). In the fall the colors at Marlette Lake are a site to behold. A mile and a half of riding on the dirt road along the shore of this beautiful lake leads to the incredible Flume Trail.

The Flume Trail is nearly flat, dropping only 40' per mile and is spectacular in its setting. 1600' above the east shore of Lake Tahoe and only a half mile away from the shoreline in places, it is truly one of the the premier trails in the world. Stop often and enjoy the view. Take something to eat and drink for an unforgettable picnic. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3 mile, 1500' descent down to Highway 28. The Flume Trail is a moderately difficult ride at 7000' to 8000' feet in elevation with over a 1000' of climbing and 4.5 miles of single track. The Flume Trail itself traverses above several steep sections, so those afraid of heights be forewarned. In this world, most spectacular vistas require traversing steep terrain.

Yes, you want to ride the Flume Trail. What is it going to cost?

Ride the trail for just $2.00!
Ride your bike into the Park, pay the rangers and off you go. This is a great place to ride. The Flume Trail is only one of the great trails in the park.

The $6.00 option.
Same as above but drive your car into the park and pay the rangers.
Up to four people per car cost just $6.00. You do the math.
Thousands of hours a year go into maintaining the trail system here.
The parking fees really help keep this a nice place to recreate.

The $10.00/$12.00 shuttle option.
No more car shuffle hassles.
Less traffic on Highway 28, a bluer lake, a greener planet, peace, and harmony across the land.
After the Flume Trail, instead of continuing 15 miles around on the Tahoe Rime Trail back to Spooner, descend to Highway 28 to catch the shuttle back to Spooner Lake Day Lodge.
An ice cold drink and lots of air conditioning comes with the ride.
Remember the $6.00 you paid to get into the park? It will get you into Sand Harbor and Cave Rock that same day.

Rental Bike Option
Need a bicycle? Check out our exceptional selection of high end mountain bike demos.

Are you psyched? Join us.
Call 775-749-5349 or email to reserve your place today on this great ride.
 

Flume Trail Bikes
P.O. BOX 981 Carson City, Nevada  89702
spoonerlake@mail.pyramid.net
www.theflumetrail.com
www.spoonerlake.com
775-749-5349
888-858-8844
 

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Spooner Lake Outdoor Company
Owned and operated under Special Use Permit from the Nevada State Parks
by Max Jones and Patti McMullan

Max is a two time National Mountain Bike Champion
and
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Member

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