After crossing Tunnel Creek Rd., you’ll pedal for a bit before starting up a switchbacked climb that will eventually take you to the incredible Marlette Lake Vista. This section has the biggest climbs of the ride. **Note that this is a super popular section of trail along the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT), so if you’re riding it on an (even) weekend day expect it to be pretty busy. There are a few tight rocky sections that may need to be walked, but overall it’s a really nice and mellow pedal with only about 1,000ft of climbing over almost 9 miles. The ride starts out on the Tahoe Meadows trail with a spin through a beautiful meadow before ducking into the forest for 8.5 miles of rolling singletrack with glimpses of Lake Tahoe to the right. (Only open on EVEN days for mountain bikers) *As measured by my Garmin Fenix watch Trail breakdown Tahoe Meadows To Tunnel Creek Road Route directions: Tahoe Meadows Trailhead > TRT: Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek rd.Route difficulty: Intermediate with good fitness.While this is an advisory and not ‘the law’, abiding by this recommendation helps keep the peace between mountain bikers and hikers. It is ONLY OPEN TO MOUNTAIN BIKERS ON EVEN DAYS. Important! The first section of the Tahoe Rim & Flume Trail is the popular Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek trail. While the loop is mostly well-marked, it is essential that you bring some sort of navigation guide such as TrailForks or MTB Project downloaded to your phone or a printed map. Make sure you plan to ride this trail on an even-numbered day (for example, July 26th). The nine-mile Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek section is closed to mountain bikers on odd days. There is definitely some exposure on the Tahoe Flume Trail Ride on an EVEN DAY There is some hefty exposure on the Tahoe Flume Trail and it may uncomfortable for some people. Always filter your water before drinking. There are several small river crossings and you’ll pass by the shores of Marlette Lake at about mile 15.

Allow yourself extra time and bring lots of snacks and water. If you’re coming from sea level, you’ll probably feel it. Most of the Tahoe Rim & Flume Trail ride is above 8,000 ft. Learn more about Tahoe Flume Trail shuttles below. What to know before you ride You need a shuttle Final thoughts on the Tahoe rim & flume trail.Best time to ride The Tahoe Rime & Flume Trail.

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