6.3 miles
Distance
481 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:51:01
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Incline Flume Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Shore
    Incline Village, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #4496 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11550 in Trail Running
    • #152 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Gentle beginner trail that meanders at near constant elevation above Incline Village. There are a small handful of short technical or exposed sections, but nothing that can't easily be walked. If you can ride the Marlette Flume trail, you'll be comfortable here. The trail is busy near the Mt. Rose Highway trail-head, so please be courteous.

This trail was completely realigned and improved in 2017/2018 through a joint effort between the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, and the US Forest Service.

Access Info

Access the north end of the trail from Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) about one third of a mile uphill from the sweeping left hand 180 degree turn that supports the prominent overlook of Lake Tahoe. Although there are a couple parking spots on the south side of the highway at the trailhead, it is easiest to park on the north side about 100 ft. above the trailhead.

The south end of the trail is on Tunnel Creek Road. This steep and loose gravel road is only open to authorized vehicles.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Incline Flume Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    374 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,351 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,740 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,354 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,726 ft
  • Grade
    1.1%
  • Grade max
    -8.7%
  • Grade min
    30.1%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    00:51:01
  • Avg reverse time
    00:51:28
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on Jun 7, 2024
Snow Cover Partial
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      Incline Flume Trail Trail Reports

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      Jun 7, 2024 @ 10:56am
      Jun 7, 2024
      logs have been cut and removed
      Jun 4, 2024 @ 11:52am
      Jun 4, 2024
      Logs at 1.8mi, 3mi, and 3.4mi from the end (at 431). You'll need to get off your bike for the two at the 1.8mi and 3.4mi marks.
      May 26, 2024 @ 11:11am
      May 26, 2024
      Very rideable besides a few sections. A couple of logs are down, easy to get around.
      May 13, 2024 @ 10:31pm
      May 13, 2024
      Snow covered after the first half mile
      Nov 4, 2023 @ 1:25pm
      Nov 4, 2023
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      • 29 miles avg distance
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      • 423 rides
      • Last: Nov 17, 2024

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