“Are we going the right way?” Unaware of other options, we continue onward. Towards the other side, the wide path suddenly narrows to a tiny singletrack barely discernible from the granite outcroppings. Throwing our packs back on, we continue pedaling our way around the lake. We could stay here for hours enjoying the serenity but alas, this isn’t our final destination. Wisps of clouds float along the sky making us all smile. The water looks like a sheet of glass with only a few ripples. A sense of calm comes over us as we attempt to absorb the sight. Propping our bikes against the rocks, we walk over to the beach and sit down on a massive piece of granite. But from there, it’s a fun-filled ride back to the shop.” Hopping onto our trusty steeds, we begin our adventure. A warning is given… “The first 4 miles are the toughest so take it easy as it’s a steep continuous climb all the way to the highest point. From here, we’re given a quick intro of what to expect this morning. After a 15 minute drive, we arrive at Spooner Lake State Park and unload our bikes.
Throwing our backpacks and ourselves into the shuttle van, we pull out of the parking lot. Spooner Lake – Entrance to Flume Trail The 1st leg of the journey on the Flume Trail begins at Spooner Lake – Photo by: Local Freshies® Arriving thirty minutes before the shuttle, we put our names on the list and eagerly awaited the drive up to the start of the route. And then take a shuttle to the beginning of the Flume Trail Lake Tahoe. On the southern edge of town lies the END of the path and a company named Flume Trail Bikes. On a cool morning, we pulled out of South Lake Tahoe and headed north to Incline Village.
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