Biking

Mountain biking in forest can be anything from a challenging ride on the Tahoe Rim Trail to a leisurely ride along backcountry roads. This high alpine environment can be unforgiving to the unprepared. Riders should carry water, food, clothing and tools and be prepared for changing weather, riding conditions and accidents. Most trails travel through remote areas where help is not readily available.

Popular mountain bike routes include the Tahoe Rim Trail, Corral, Saxon Creek, Tyrolian, Star Lake, Stanford Rock, Monument Trail, Van Sickle, Power Line Trail, Sidewinder, Armstrong Pass, Armstrong Connector, Mount Watson, Griff Creek and Flume Trail.

Maps of mountain biking trails and free copies of the MVUM are available at the Forest Supervisor's Office in South Lake Tahoe.

Precautions

• Wear a helmet
• Recognize your physical and technical limits
• Carry more water as you think you'll need
• Make sure your bike is functioning properly
• Carry repair and first aid kits and know how to use them
• Use a map, guidebook and/or guide
• Ride with others and re-group often
• Reserve enough daylight to retrace your route if you encounter problems
• On downhill runs, watch for uphill riders

eBikes in the Lake Tahoe Basin

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has determined that motor assisted bicycles (electric, gas or diesel) are motorized vehicles. Use of motor assisted bicycles is only allowed on motorized trails. Please visit the Region 5 Motor Vehicle Use Map finder to download map.

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Angora Ridge Road

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Angora Ridge Road (Forest Road 1214) can be accessed seasonally. Take Highway 89 northwest from the City of South Lake Tahoe, turn left on Fallen Leaf Road then just past the green gate turn left…

Camp Richardson Resort

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A year-round destination, historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation at Lake Tahoe in the spring, summer, winter and fall. Warm seasons include biking,…

Fallen Leaf Campground

Site Open

Fallen Leaf Campground is located on the south end of beautiful Lake Tahoe, approximately one-quarter mile north of Fallen Leaf Lake off of Highway 89. The campground is typically open beginning in…

Genoa Peak Road 14N32

Site Open

Genoa Peak Road (Forest Road 14N32) is located on national forest lands on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and is typically accessible beginning Memorial Day through Nov. 15, conditions and weather…

Kaspian Campground

Site Open

Kaspian Campground is located on National Forest lands four miles south of Tahoe City, on Highway 89. The campground is operated under a special use permit by Tahoe Recreation, a Division of Vista…

Kiva Picnic Area

Site Open

Kiva picnic area is on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Nestled among native pine trees, Kiva picnic area offers a quiet…

McKinney/Rubicon Trailhead

The McKinney-Rubicon Trailhead is approximately one mile west from the Tahoma neighborhood entrance on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Trailer parking and pit toilets are available at the trailhead…

Meeks Bay Picnic Area

Site Open

Meeks Bay Picnic Area is located on National Forest lands off Highway 89 on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe and offers a spectacular lakeside picnic area with easy access to the lake for…

Powerline Trail

Powerline Trail

Tallac Historic Site

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A century ago, what is now the Tallac Historic Site held the title of "Grandest Resort in the World" and was the summer retreat for three of the San Francisco Bay Area's socially elite families.…