ActivitiesMountain BikingBlackwood Canyon / Barker Pass
Blackwood Canyon / Barker Pass
West Shore, mountain biking, moderate
In short: Blackwood Canyon / Barker Pass is a trailhead for mountain biking in the Lake Tahoe area, on the West Shore. Known for: paved canyon climb to TRT Barker Pass; aspen groves; quiet road. Level: Moderate.
Where it is
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Details
- Paved canyon climb to TRT Barker Pass
- Aspen groves
- Quiet road
- Mixed use
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
- Ward Creek Trail System3.1 mi, moderate
- Tahoe Sports Ltd — Tahoe City4.4 mi
- TRT North Shore Ridgeline4.7 mi, moderate
Nearest campgrounds
- Kaspian Campground0.7 mi, 10 sites
- William Kent Campground1.9 mi, 95 sites
- Tahoe State Recreation Area4.7 mi, 23 sites