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Tahoe Rim Trail- Tahoe Meadows To Tunnel Cr Rd (flume Tr) Mountain Bike Trail
Reno / Tahoe, Nevada
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
2 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 11/15/10 by tarvisg |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: #40 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 47 | Wishlist: 16 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +215/-2,637 ft |
Directions:
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Description: This section of the TRT is open to bike riders on even calendar days only, please be cautious of hikers as this is a popular trail in the area. Having said that, this is one of my favorite trails in the entire Tahoe region with several options for finishing the ride from the intersection with Tunnel Cr rd. The Traihead at Tahoe Meadows starts at ë8750 and slowly climbs to right about ë9000 in the first mile and a half. From this point the trail has very few climbs as it winds in and out of valleys and over ridges. Some technical areas, some rock steps thrown here and there an a few switchbacks scattered throughout the next 7 miles, a fairly fast and challenging trail even for experienced riders. Bring a camera, plenty of water, a bag lunch and take your time, find a big rock to sit and enjoy the view. The trail cris-crosses the crest of the Carson Range giving you spectacular views of Lake Tahoe one minute and then Washoe Valley and Carson City around the next corner. At 9 miles you come to the intersection with Tunnel Cr rd which is clearly marked, from here there are several options to get back to your car at Spooner lk. Continuing on the TRT south involves climbing ë700 then dropping down ë800 to Marlette Lk, take the Flume Trail north back to Tunnel Cr rd or the FS road south back to Spooner. By turning right at the intersection of Tunnel Cr rd will take you past the north end of the Flume trail (another option back to Spooner) as it drops a white knuckle ë1800 in three miles back to highway 28 and the east shore of Lk Tahoe. The shuttle will pick you up at this point and give you a lift back to Spooner at pre determined times. The free map from the shuttle company is detailed enough to help one decide which route to take on the return.
Description: This section of the TRT is open to bike riders on even calendar days only, please be cautious of hikers as this is a popular trail in the area. Having said that, this is one of my favorite trails in the entire Tahoe region with several options for finishing the ride from the intersection with Tunnel Cr rd. The Traihead at Tahoe Meadows starts at ë8750 and slowly climbs to right about ë9000 in the first mile and a half. From this point the trail has very few climbs as it winds in and out of valleys and over ridges. Some technical areas, some rock steps thrown here and there an a few switchbacks scattered throughout the next 7 miles, a fairly fast and challenging trail even for experienced riders. Bring a camera, plenty of water, a bag lunch and take your time, find a big rock to sit and enjoy the view. The trail cris-crosses the crest of the Carson Range giving you spectacular views of Lake Tahoe one minute and then Washoe Valley and Carson City around the next corner. At 9 miles you come to the intersection with Tunnel Cr rd which is clearly marked, from here there are several options to get back to your car at Spooner lk. Continuing on the TRT south involves climbing ë700 then dropping down ë800 to Marlette Lk, take the Flume Trail north back to Tunnel Cr rd or the FS road south back to Spooner. By turning right at the intersection of Tunnel Cr rd will take you past the north end of the Flume trail (another option back to Spooner) as it drops a white knuckle ë1800 in three miles back to highway 28 and the east shore of Lk Tahoe. The shuttle will pick you up at this point and give you a lift back to Spooner at pre determined times. The free map from the shuttle company is detailed enough to help one decide which route to take on the return.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by pdinsurance on September 2, 2010
If your up for an super epic ride this is the best Trial I have ever done. http://www.theflumetrail.com/ridingmap/ ... gh_res.jpg Start on top of mount rose ride the Tahoe rim trail South all the way to hobart road, then bring the flume trail back to tunnel creek road then bring the Tahoe rim trail 9 miles back to your car. This is a lollipop configuration. The last 9 miles to the top of mount rose is very gradual but will beat you up. Have fun.
reviewed by tarvisg on August 5, 2008
Great trail. Starts off slight uphill and turns to rocky climb uphill. There are some very nice technical downhills with lots of rocks to maneuver. At the end the Tunnel creek road is a straight but fast downhill. Just be careful the sand can get really bad as time goes on. Overall a great trail to get a good ride in on.
