Lake Tahoe / Truckee Biking - Unwind at the Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn After a Long Day of Biking

The Flume Trail
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Nevada's Flume Trail is one of the most popular off-road trails in Tahoe. The Flume Trail has an elevation gain of 2,670 feet and a one-way distance of 24 miles. The ride begins the same as the Marlette Lake ride . The Flume begins at the dam near Marlette Lake where the next 4.5 miles are single track.

Marlette Lake
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This ride begins at Spooner Lake in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Turn left on the dirt road that heads toward the meadow and follow a sandy road for five miles to Marlette Lake.

Paige Meadows
low intensity
Beginning at the William Kent Campground near Tahoe City, this loop contains no extreme uphills and leads to an open meadow filled with wildflowers. Follow the bike path north and turn left on Granlibakken Road. Another two miles up the trail you will turn left on Rawhide Drive, where a dirt road leads you to the meadow. Total loop is around 20 miles.

Tahoe Cross-Country Bike Trails
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When the snow melts, Tahoe Cross-Country ski area becomes a mountain biking arena. Located near North Lake Tahoe High School outside of Tahoe City, you may park your car in at the day lodge. Hundreds of kilometers of trails exist. Be careful… there are few trail markers.

Truckee River Trail
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This is a well-maintained and paved trail along the Truckee River. Enjoy the views of the sparkling water and the thick forests that cover its banks. The trail starts and ends at the River Ranch where you are invited to sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the scenery. The trip is a total of 8 miles roundtrip.