The Flume

Closest Major City: Lake Tahoe

Distance: not specified.

Description:
You ready for some spectacular scenery? The Flume will without a doubt satisfy. This ride is one of the most scenic anywhere. You will experience narrow trails carved out of steep hillsides, long climbs, quick descents, and most importantly, great views of majestic mountain lakes. From Spooner, head towards the lake where you'll find the trailhead. Follow the trail to Marlett Lake and start your climbing. At the lake, go left and head around the lake. This trail will take you to the Flume Trail at it's end. The trail will drop down into Incline Village. From here, turn right up a little hill, past one spur trail on the right and start a fast and steep decent. Don't go too fast or you'll miss your turn to the right. Take the spur trail to the right and follow it until you cross a bridge over a creek. On the far side of the bridge, turn right up the hill. Keep right at the intersections and follow the signs back towards Marlett Lake. At Marlett Lake, take a breather and get yourself ready for the upcoming decent. Turn left up the hill and then scream back down to Spooner Lake.

Directions to the trail:
This ride is on the East side of Lake Tahoe. Spooner Lake is near the intersection of HWY 28 and HWY 50. From Carson City or Lake Tahoe, just take HWY 50 and follow the signs.