![]() But if you want a quiet high alpine lake setting for your snack break before heading back down to Tahoe, you won't want to miss this one. Once you dip around the base of Watson Peak trail and traverse the north facing stretch of dirt to Watson Lake, you'll encounter a little bit of snow. We just made the trip up to Watson Lake utilizing Angry Bear, Ocelet, Antone Meadows, Lakeview Connector and the T RT. Tahoe XC trails are fairly free of snow as well. Tough climbs make for exciting descents, so keep your eyes up and watch out for traffic as you blaze back down to the Truckee River. ![]() ![]() Western States to Painted Rock is also on offer for those wanting a challenging climb with some rewarding views up top. The Marlette and Incline Flume Trails are free of snow! Getting there is the hard part, but Tunnel Creek is good to go so get over to this east shore gem before the crowds catch on. Rip back down using True Grit, Sweetness, and a medley of other trails back to where you began. Keep ascending into Tahoe Donner, either to the top of Mustang Sally (two trees down as of 6/20) or up to Sundance Hut. Climb up from Donner Camp Picnic Area to Carpenter Valley before crossing Alder Creek Rd. Check out some Alder Creek awesomeness as it's one of our current faves. And Upper Big Chief is ridable as well, just a few small snow patches to navigate ! Lower Big Chief – Woodspltter - Happy Face is another loop worth ticking off. A little snow to push through near the Drifter Hut, but that's all part of the adventure, right? Ridden in either direction it’s got some gorgeous stretches of singletrack and fantastic views of the Sierra Crest. The Donn er Lake Rim Trail and Johnson Canyon loop i s a fantastic route right now. Go early in the morning, it gets warm down there! Looking for an off the beaten path adventure? Put your sights on the Blue Lake and Spaulding Lake trails in the Grouse Ridge zone. Mills Peak is also ready to rip and we're taking shuttle requests for private groups! Tyrolean Downhill is good to go from the lower cut-in! Downieville trails from Packer Saddle are now a go! The Classic race weekend is here (July 14-16) so be aware that you'll have hordes of people to deal with over the next few days. Follow the singletrack north for 4.2 miles (10.5 miles) where you'll intersect Tunnel Creek Road.įrom here you could go right and intersect the Tahoe Rim Trail, or intersect with the Red House Flume trail, or just turn around and retrace your path back to Spooner Lake State Park.- Upper Big Chief has been logged and cleared out and is riding really well! From here, the singletrack swings out on the side hill and gives you a great view of Lake Tahoe. It is very short, and once you clear it, the ride gets much easier. The first section is very technical, and many riders walk this section. There is one very short rock slide area that you'll walk over that has a sign warning you.Īccess to the Flume Trail is via the North Canyon Road at Spooner Lake State Park or the Tahoe Rim Trail through Tahoe Meadows. The views are spectacular and the riding is flowy and fun. If you're afraid of heights, this ride might not be for you, but it's an intermediate trail otherwise, and an incredible one at that. The Flume Trail is enjoyable mostly flat singletrack twisting along a steep mountain side dropping only 40' per mile.
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