Intermediate/Moderate

Brockway Summit / Tahoe Rim Trail
• Trailhead: East side of Hwy 267, 1/2 mile south of summit on USFS RD 16N56.
• Distance: 18 miles.
• Details: Great vistas of Lake Tahoe, the Sierras and Carson Range with some technical single track. Trail starts at 7,200-feet. Technical descents and moderately steep climb. Generally narrow and sandy, with some rocky sections and occasional scree slopes near Rose Knob. Sights include Painted Rock and Glass Mountain. Limited dirt road parking, no facilities.

Fiberboard Freeway & Watson Lake
• Trailhead: Access trail behind Tahoe City Golf Course on Fairway Dr.; or top of Hwy 267; or, turn left off Hwy 267 at Regency Way, go 1 mile to "Fiberboard Freeway" sign.
• Distance: 15 miles
• Details: Partly paved, partly graded dirt road/path, good for novice riders. Great lake views. Take a short side trip to Watson Lake. Limited parking.

Martis Peak
• Trailhead: Hwy 267 to summit. Park 1/2 mile past summit on USFS RD 18N02.
• Distance: 5 miles one way
• Details: This 5-mile climb along a wide fire road leads to Martis Peak lookout. Outhouse and picnic area available.

McKinney-Rubicon Springs Road
• Trailhead: Hwy 89 south 7 miles from Tahoe City, turn right onto McKinney-Rubicon Springs Rd., left on Bellevue, right on McKinney Rd., follow Miller Lake signs. Park at end of pavement on dirt road.
• Distances: Up to 15 miles round trip.
• Details: A variety of opportunities from easy trails with some rocky sections and occasional scree slopes, technical descents and moderately steep climb. Trails are generally wide and frequented by off-road vehicles.

Spooner to Marlette
• Trailhead: Hwy 28 to Hwy 50 junction. Park at Spooner Lake Day Use Area, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
• Distance: 12 miles one way
• Details: Rolling climb leads into a stepp ascent, then short descent to Marlette Lake. Enjoy impressive fall foliage and mountain views.

Wester States Trail
• Trailhead: Hwy 89 north 5 miles from Tahoe City, between Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley Rds. Look for bridge with pullouts. Trail starts under bridge and heads up east side of river.
• Distance: 4 miles rountrip, 1-2 hours
• Details: A North Tahoe classic with a relentless string of switchbacks. A fork in the road offers options for more action and links to the Tahoe Rim Trail.

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Expert/Strenuous

Flume Trail
• Trailhead: Hwy 28 to Hwy 50 junction. Park at Spooner Lake Day Use Area, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Follow signs to Flume Trail via North Canyon Rd.
• Distance: 14 miles one way
• Details: Follow dirt road around Marlette Lake to reach Flume Trail trailhead. Follow Flume Trail the whole way for rewarding views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra. Several trail options spur off Flume Trail. A shuttle bus at the north end of trail returns to Spooner Lake parking for $10 fee.

Hole in the Ground
• Trailhead: I-80 west to Boreal Ridge exit, right at bottom of off-ramp. Park at pavement end. Pedal up the two-track and stay left of Pacific Crest Trail. Follow primary single track the rest of the way.
• Distance: 17 miles, 3-5 hours
• Details: A challenging loop atop Donner Pass with a tough climb to start and challenging descent into lower Castle Creek Valley with many twists and turns and ups and downs. Sights include Lake Lola.

Tahoe Meadows to Marlette Lake
• Trailhead: Hwy 431 from Incline Village approximately 7 miles to Tahoe Meadows. Park at far, northeast end of meadow. Maps available at trailhead.
• Distance: 20+ miles, 4-6 hours
• Details: A hearty ride with great scenery, a section of the Tahoe Rim Trail starts at northeast corner of the lake, heads to Carson Valley and returns to Tahoe Basin. Strenuous, all-day ride with some tricky single track sections heading up to Marlette Peak. Connects to Flume Trail if followed to Marlette Lake once reaching the Peak. Note: Tahoe Rim Trail from Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek Rd is open to bikers on even days only.

Tahoe Rim Trail
• Trailhead: Hwy 28 to Hwy 50 junction. Park at Spooner Lake Day Use Area, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Shuttle bus to Mt. Rose Summit 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Or use Mt. Rose summit parking lot, Hwy 431. There are several TRT trailheads.
• Distance: 20 miles one way.
• Details: The TRT is an interconnected trail that leads around the Lake. Bikes allowed on this trail on EVEN days ONLY. Trail from Mt. Rose to Spooner Lake is a 2-mile ride with a total elevation change of 720 feet. Two steep ascents, but generally rolling hills and stunning views. Contact: www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Stanford Rock Loop
• Trailhead: Hwy 89 south approximately 3.5 miles from Tahoe City, just south of Ward Creek bridge.
• Distance: 14 miles total
• Details: A single-track loop with challenging climb and technical descent. Views include alpine forests, Stanford Rock and Ward Canyon.