ActivitiesMountain BikingMr. Toad's Wild Ride — Big Meadow
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride — Big Meadow
South Shore, mountain biking, expert
In short: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride — Big Meadow is a trailhead for mountain biking in the Lake Tahoe area, on the South Shore. Known for: tahoe's most technical descent; saxon Creek drainage; 10mi. Level: Expert.
Where it is
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Details
- Tahoe's most technical descent
- Saxon Creek drainage
- 10mi
- Expert rock gardens & switchbacks
- Shuttle recommended
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
- Sidewinder Trail3.3 mi, easy
- Corral Trail Hub — SLT3.5 mi, moderate
- Angora Ridge Road3.7 mi, easy
- Powerline Trail — SLT3.7 mi, easy
- Shoreline MTB — SLT4.2 mi
Nearest campgrounds
- Campground by the Lake3.5 mi, 170 sites
- Fallen Leaf Lake Campground3.7 mi, 206 sites
- Camp Richardson — RV Village5.0 mi, 98 sites