ActivitiesMountain BikingWard Creek Trail System
Ward Creek Trail System
West Shore, mountain biking, moderate
In short: Ward Creek Trail System is a trailhead for mountain biking in the Lake Tahoe area, on the West Shore. Known for: west shore singletrack; stanford Rock loop option; connector to Blackwood. Level: Moderate.
Where it is
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Details
- West shore singletrack
- Stanford Rock loop option
- Connector to Blackwood
- Intermediate XC
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
- Tahoe Sports Ltd — Tahoe City1.7 mi
- TRT North Shore Ridgeline2.2 mi, moderate
- Blackwood Canyon / Barker Pass3.1 mi, moderate
- Burton Creek State Park3.4 mi, easy
Nearest campgrounds
- Tahoe State Recreation Area2.1 mi, 23 sites
- Kaspian Campground2.6 mi, 10 sites
- Lake Forest Campground2.8 mi, 20 sites