

The $15 shuttle service is knocked down to $10 when you rent a bike with Flume Trail Bikes. Give yourself 2-4 hours to complete the trail.Ī shuttle and bike rental service at the Tunnel Creek Café is available to anyone who does not want to bike their way back or bring their own bike. There is no water or food along the trail, so be sure to bring your own. The elevation gain for the trail is 2,116 feet and the elevation gain is 2,844 feet. The entire trail is 13.2 miles from point to point and the entrance to the Spooner Lake parking area is $2. From the top you will see the lake, Sand Harbor, Incline Village and the entire North Shore. However, this is where the incredible views will start. The trail passes by the beautiful Marlette Lake at 8,161 feet and after that it becomes a little more tricky with steep, narrow tracks. There is some sand and scree along the trail.

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. Explore this 7.0-mile out-and-back trail near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada. Length 7.0 miElevation gain 1,653 ftRoute type Out & back. The trail consists of both wide tracks and some steep uphill riding or walking of your bike. Moderate 4.6 (1185) Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The trail for the Flume starts at Spooner Lake near Highway 50, but if you are hiking the trail (watch out for bikes!) you can also check out the view from the entrance at Tunnel Creek and the Tunnel Creek Café. This technical mountain bike trail has some of the best views of the lake and the mountains. One of the quintessential photos usually seen of Lake Tahoe is from the Flume Trail.
