By Doug Schnitzspahn
Ecircling the largest alpine lake in north american, the 165-mile(266-kilometer) Tahoe Rim Trail just may be the singletrack with the greates view in the United State. Morethan 80 miles (129 kilometers) of the trail are open to mountain bikes. In face, the riding here is so sublime that the International Mountain Bicycling association(IMBA) named the 21.8-mile(35-kilometer)setion between Tahoe Meadows and Spooner Summit as one of ist Epics, an honor bestowed on trails epitomize the best that mountain biking has to offer.
For good reason: The trail takes in gritty climbs
and fast descents with spectacular views of Tahoe to the west and the
Nevada desert to the east. Nine miles (14 kilometers) in, you’ll split
off onto the adjacent 22-mile (35-kilometer) Flume Trail, which starts
at the Spooner Lake campground. Though not officially
part of the Rim Trail itself, it’s the signature ride here, and it
requires a decent climb and a bit of singletrack to get down. Just
remember, it’s tough to keep your eyes on the trail with all those
eye-popping views of the lake. One of the best things about the rides on
the Rim Trail is that it can be just as much fun for novices as it is
for fat-tire vets.
Need to Know:
Some sections of the trail are only open to bikes on certain days. Many
local bike shops provide shuttles for the point-to-point rides in the
Rim Trail. Rent bikes and check in on trail conditions at Flume Trail
Mountain Bikes. Bike rentals start at $45 a day; shttles from $15. Read about the trail. .
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