ActivitiesMountain Biking

Mountain biking at Lake Tahoe

The Flume Trail runs 14.4 miles along a ridge above the east shore, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride is a technical descent for experts, and there is singletrack for every level in between.

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Conditions 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°

Best months

  1. Jan: out of season
  2. Feb: out of season
  3. Mar: out of season
  4. Apr: out of season
  5. May: possible
  6. Jun: best
  7. Jul: best
  8. Aug: best
  9. Sep: best
  10. Oct: best (this month)
  11. Nov: possible
  12. Dec: out of season

High trails are usually rideable from June to October. Lower trails near the lake open earlier in spring.

Go with a guide. Ride Tahoe singletrack with a local guide, on trails that suit your level.

Guided mountain bike ride

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.

Best known for

Shore by shore

North Shore

Tahoe City's Truckee River corridor and Burton Creek State Park give you 20+ miles of XC riding without the crowds of the south shore.

East Shore

The Flume Trail is the most famous MTB ride at Tahoe. Shuttle from Incline Village, ride the ridge, descend to Spooner. A half-day you will remember for years.

South Shore

South shore has the best shuttle logistics for Mr. Toad's. Several bike shops in South Lake Tahoe offer rentals and shuttle service.

West Shore

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride is the west shore's technical masterpiece — shuttle from Luther Pass for a 7-mile expert descent. Saxon Creek is a slightly more forgiving alternative.

19 places for mountain biking

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All 19 mountain biking places, A to Z

Gear and rentals nearby

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  • Tahoe Sports LtdBike shop, Tahoe City, CARentals, repair & sales, Full service
  • Shoreline MTB ShopBike shop, South Lake Tahoe, CAMTB specialists, Trek & Specialized
  • Olympic Bike ShopBike shop, Tahoe City, CARentals & guided rides, Family bikes
  • Flume Trail BikesBike shop, Incline Village, NVFlume Trail shuttle service & MTB rentals
  • Anderson's Bike RentalBike shop, Kings Beach, CACasual & beach cruiser rentals

These open on other websites.

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