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Tahoe
Rim Trail
South Lake Tahoe
Distance:
150 miles around Lake Tahoe
The
Tahoe Rim Trail circumnavigates Lake Tahoe in 150 miles
following the peaks, ridges and passes that surround
the "Jewel of the Sierra" (Lake Tahoe). Many sections
are open to mountain bikes and offer the strong intermediate
advanced rider a unique riding experience. Please observe
closed and restricted access sections as the local biking
community has worked hard to cooperate with the trails'
builders and the Forest Service to gain access to formerly
closed portions. Most sections offer a view of the lake
and all are single track at altitudes  ranging
from 7,000 to 9,000 ft. Many of Tahoes' premier rides
are on or connect to the Rim Trail. In South lake Tahoe,
the trail is accessible from N.Benjaman /Andrea Ct.
off of Hwy. 207 (Kingsbury Grade) for the Kingsbury
to Spooner section. From Heavenly Ski Resorts' Stagecoach
Chair Lift to access the Star Lake/Freel Peak/Armstrong
Pass section. From Big Meadows Trail Head to access
Mr. Toads Wild Ride to the north and Round Lake/Meiss
Meadows to the south. From Spooner Summit to access
Kingsbury to the south and Snow Peak to the North. See
the map and/or contact the Rim Trail Foundation or a
local bike shop for more details.
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TRAIL
CRITIC, TOM WENDELL
