ActivitiesMountain BikingFlume Trail — Spooner Summit TH
Flume Trail — Spooner Summit TH
East Shore, mountain biking, intermediate
In short: Flume Trail — Spooner Summit TH is a trailhead for mountain biking in the Lake Tahoe area, on the East Shore. Known for: tahoe's most famous MTB ride; 14mi ridge; 1,600ft above lake. Level: Intermediate.
Where it is
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Details
- Tahoe's most famous MTB ride
- 14mi ridge
- 1,600ft above lake
- Shuttle or self-powered
- Bucket list
Go with a guide. Ride Tahoe singletrack with a local guide, on trails that suit your level.
Guided mountain bike rideConditions today
- Right now
- 72°F, Sunny
- Today
- High 72°, low 48°
- Wind
- 8 mph
- Campfires
- Metal rings only
- TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
- ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
- FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°
Know before you go
- Shuttles
- The Flume Trail and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride are point-to-point rides. Bike shops in Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe run shuttles; book ahead in summer.
- Tahoe Rim Trail
- Some Rim Trail segments are closed to bikes or open to them only on certain days. Check with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association before you ride.
- Skill level
- Expect sandy corners, granite rock gardens and long climbs at altitude. Mr. Toad's is expert only.
- Sharing
- Most trails are shared with hikers and horses. Riders yield to both.
More mountain biking within 5 miles
- Marlette Lake Trailhead0.5 mi, strenuous
- Hobart Road Trailhead2.2 mi, moderate
Nearest campgrounds
- Spooner Backcountry Campgroundsnext door, 15 sites
- Zephyr Cove RV & Campground7.5 mi, 149 sites
- Nevada Beach Campground9.6 mi, 54 sites