If you're afraid of heights, this ride might not be for you, but it's an intermediate trail otherwise, and an incredible one at that. This is Week Two of the series.The Flume Trail is enjoyable mostly flat singletrack twisting along a steep mountain side dropping only 40' per mile. When you spy a good stopping spot on the banks, pull off on the side and enjoy lunch while watching fellow rafters cruise by.ĪBOUT THIS SERIES: Each week, we feature two can't miss outdoors activities or destinations in Northern Nevada. If your raft is big enough, pack a lightweight cooler with a picnic lunch. Pack plenty of sunscreen and any other necessities in a waterproof bag. Conversely, when water levels are high, currents are stronger and can be dangerous (to find water flows, visit ). When levels are lower, rocks and other hazards may be more prominent. Water levels impact how the river will flow. Be sure to purchase a sturdy raft or tube, or you may end up swimming down the river. Although it's somewhat of a relaxed float, it is no lazy river. The stretch of the Truckee River from Dorostkar River Park off Mayberry Drive to Wingfield Park in the heart of downtown Reno is a popular ride. It just takes a little planning (again, a carpool set up, rafts, etc). Some are only offered at certain times of the year and all are dependent on water levels, so be sure to book your trip in advance.īooking a trip through a raft company ensures that logistics are taken care of - from life vests and equipment to transportation to a drop-off point.īut it's just as easy to pull off your own trip down the river. Many companies also offer trips on the Carson River. Tahoe Whitewater Tours, which is based in Reno, has a Verdi Run trip and a Mayberry Run trip. It's also a fun activity for the whole family.Ī number of local outfits offer both half-day and full-day guided trips on the Truckee. Rafting is a great way to take in the sights from a new perspective. And nothing beats cooling off like a raft trip down the Truckee River. When the summer temperatures climb up near the triple digits, heading to the nearest watering hole is a necessity. "We have our café on the other side of it now, and I will ride up from there, which is a little bit harder of a climb to get there, and it is so cool," Jones said. It's no wonder outdoor enthusiasts return again and again. However, the breathtaking views are well worth the effort. Because of its popularity and notoriety, the trail can get crowded, particularly on summer weekends. Or take advantage of the shuttle service offered by Flume Trail Bikes, which lets riders park a car at one end of the trail and be picked up at the other. Unless you're planning an out-and-back ride or hike, use a two car buddy system. The trail is well-marked, with consistent signage. The last portion of the trail is a steep 2.9-mile traverse down to Tunnel Creek, where a tasty bite to eat and a cold beverage await at the café, if you like. It can be intimidating for those wary of. Here the trail is mostly flat, but very narrow.
While scenic, this climb is the most strenuous part of the ride.įrom Marlette Lake, riders and hikers head to the Flume portion of the trail. From Spooner, riders and hikers will climb just over 4 miles up to Marlette Lake. The most popular is a point-to-point, 13-mile option that starts at Spooner Lake and finishes at Tunnel Creek. There are a couple of ways to ride or hike the flume. to transport water and lumber from Marlette Lake to Virginia City in the heyday of mining in the Comstock. The flume was used by the Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Co. Regularly highlighted in biking magazines and online as one of the nation's most scenic trails, the Flume takes its name from an old wooden flume. "There is certainly more technical, difficult bike rides at the lake, but nothing more scenic." "The lake is just laid out right underneath you," said Max Jones, owner and operator of Flume Trail Bikes and Tunnel Creek Café, which is located at the bottom of the trail. It is from the seat of a bike, 1,600 feet above Sand Harbor and along the famous Flume Trail.Īt an elevation of just over 8,000 feet, it's not just the altitude that takes your breath away. The best view of Lake Tahoe is not from a blanket on the beach or the bow of a boat.
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