ActivitiesMountain BikingPowerline Trail — SLT
Powerline Trail — SLT
South Shore, mountain biking, easy
In short: Powerline Trail — SLT is a trailhead for mountain biking in the Lake Tahoe area, on the South Shore. Known for: 7mi smooth singletrack; best beginner trail south shore; town access. Level: Easy.
Where it is
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Details
- 7mi smooth singletrack
- Best beginner trail south shore
- Town access
- Links to Corral
- Dog-friendly
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
- Shoreline MTB — SLT0.8 mi
- Corral Trail Hub — SLT1.0 mi, moderate
- Sidewinder Trail1.1 mi, easy
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride — Big Meadow3.7 mi, expert
- Angora Ridge Road4.6 mi, easy
Nearest campgrounds
- Campground by the Lake0.3 mi, 170 sites
- Nevada Beach Campground3.2 mi, 54 sites
- Camp Richardson — RV Village4.2 mi, 98 sites