Ride Summary:
One of the popular "rim" trails of Lake Tahoe, this one on the eastern shore. Offers spectacular views of the Lake.
Trail Description:
Follow the trailhead signs from Spooner Lake Campground. This trail is well-marked. Although the Flume Trail itself is flat, the Spooner Lake to Marriette Lake trail is a good climb.
How to get there:
Take Hwy 50 north from South Lake Tahoe. Left on Hwy 28, go a 1/4 mile and take a right into Spooner Lake Campground
| Posted by: rick on 8/31/2009 |
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this trail was on my bucket list. 4 mile climb to start, but not a deal breaker for most. the rest is the most incredibly gorgeous trail ever. Easy riding so long as you keep your eyes on the trail..big drop off. Now I know what everyone was talking about
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| Posted by: Tim on 11/20/2008 |
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Just rode the trail last summer, June 2008 for the first time and it was great. Really nice single track and the views are out of this world. THe climb is tough but well worth it.
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| Posted by: Peter Rech on 5/30/2007 |
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I have been doing this ride for 15 years when you had to climb rocks to get thru portions, and it never gets old. The views, the serenity are worth it alone. Watch the soft sand at the end dumping down to the shuttle.
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| Posted by: Ragen Rog on 4/12/2007 |
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Tflume trail is a great ride first 2 miles is a climb but well worth it
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| Posted by: matt flores on 12/14/2006 |
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A really nice ride through some of the best scenery I have seen since I left Santa Cruz. Far too crowded. I ran over some ones dog on the downhill from marlett turns out I also ran over someones dogs poop too. just too many people in this world. I hear they are opening up a foot only trail, maybe this will improve things
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| Posted by: Monte Coffman on 10/6/2006 |
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I am a runner and frequently run this trail and in most cases I arrive at the top of the hill (4 miles) before the mountain bikers do if we start at the same time. Unless you're in real good shape, the bike riders must dismount and push their bikes on a lot of the hills. I enjoy running past the riders and tell them a 69-year old runner just past them.
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| Posted by: Q-BALL on 7/6/2005 |
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This is the most beautiful view i have ever had and it was even better since i got to enjoy it on a bike. Some climbing at the begining but not to tuff. i live in the area and just started mountain biking. i rode this trail the second day it opened. HIGHLY RECOMENDED
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| Posted by: Sal on 3/28/2004 |
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This trail is the one of the best in the west coast. People are very friendly climbing and down hill makes this trails very fun. any one the like mountain bike This trails will give everything you want. Great FUn
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| Posted by: smolen on 6/19/2002 |
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Thank God I got some trail riding in early this year because the first 4 miles out of Spooner Lake is a constant 1000 ft climb. After that, it is all gravy. A nice downhill to Marlette(sp?)Lake and then off to the Flume! I cannot see how there is a more scenic trail anywhere else in the US! Beware the blind corners since the trail is 2 way & it is a loooong way down if you have to bail. I would love to have this close enough to ride on a regular basis.
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| Posted by: Lindal on 11/5/2001 |
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Beautiful, awesome views.It was easier than expected, and lots of fun. I wonder if the locals know just how lucky they are. Everyone I met on the trails had a big smile. I look forward to returning some day to ride it again.
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