The rest of the ride involves some other steep spots, but you can always break at the top for a picnic under the pine trees.
You’ll conquer more than 1,000 feet of climbing in the first four miles, but the views of the lake make it well worth the sweat. The rest of the ride involves some other steep spots, but you can always break at the top for a picnic under the pine trees. The Flume Trail bike shop makes this and the Tahoe Rim Trail Ride (for more advanced riders; up to 40 miles) super convenient, courtesy of their shuttle rides to the starting points and bike rentals if you need it. Cool down post-pedaling with a swim in the lake.