Lake Tahoe mountain biking and cycling are hugely popular things to do in Tahoe that draw many enthusiasts to the area. You can ride on dirt trails, bike routes or paved roads, join in on organized rides around the lake, take classes to hone your skills and rent the equipment you need if you don't have your own. Lake Tahoe mountain bikers often take advantage of the lift-assisted trails where you ride up in a gondola or chair lift then make it down the mountain on human power.
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Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
7360 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma, CA
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside Tahoe City, spanning 2,000 acres of pristine forest and meadowland. Unwind on 6 miles of unpaved roads, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Traverse the mountainous terrain, adorned with conifers and shrubs that prime wildlife and bird watching. Spring brings a burst of wildflowers, while fall paints the cottonwoods in vivid hues. Though lacking amenities like water and restrooms, Burton Creek's charm lies in its natural preserves, including Antone Meadows and Burton Creek Natural Preserve. Despite its undeveloped state, Burton Creek holds immense potential, with numbered junctions aiding in improvisational hikes along dirt roads. For a structured experience, the new Tahoe Rim Trail section guides you through the park, where Burton Creek and meadows create a picturesque setting for leisurely walks. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, ensuring a peaceful haven for cross-country skiers, mountain bikers and hikers.
Explore the untouched beauty of Burton Creek State Park, just outside Tahoe City, spanning 2,000 acres of pristine forest and meadowland. Unwind on 6 miles of unpaved roads, ideal for hiking, mountain biking and winter cross-country skiing. Traverse the mountainous terrain, adorned with conifers and shrubs that prime wildlife and bird watching. Spring brings a burst of wildflowers, while
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Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Bijou Bike Park boasts a 5-acre, state-of-the-art facility and is located within South Lake Tahoe's Bijou Park. Mountain bike professionals have ranked it world-class, and the park includes three progressive slope-style lines with artificial and natural jumps, ramps and features, both a large and small pump track, a BMX track and a loop trail. As a part of the city park system, the park...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
If you love cycling – whether leisure riding, mountain biking or road cycling – then checking out the Bike Tahoe is in your absolute best interest. A fabulous interactive bike guide organization, Bike Tahoe is one of the best ways to enjoy Tahoe on two wheels. With their collection of all the biking routes in the Lake Tahoe Basin presented in an easy-to-use manner, riders...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Slower than a car and able to cover more ground than on foot, biking is the best way to get the lay of the land. With its centralized location, Bike Truckee Rentals is an ideal place to grab a bike for the family and explore the town. Bike Truckee Rentals offers inexpensive rentals for single-speed cruiser bikes, comfort bikes with comfortable riding positions and padded...read more
Bike Paths
Lake Tahoe is an area that is all about getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors. It is only fitting, then, that there are paved biked paths for people to enjoy whether walking, running or biking. For the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, there is a bike path that connects Squaw Valley with Tahoe City. The trail splits at 64...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Discover the hidden gems of South Lake Tahoe with Black Tie Adventure Rentals. Founded by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, Black Tie's motto is to help you explore the region's beauty off the beaten path. Whether you're paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe, catching a breathtaking sunset at Zephyr Cove or cruising along Tahoe's stunning beaches, Black Tie has you covered. They offer convenient delivery of e-bikes,...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
BlueZone Sports is a premium outdoor gear retailer. Whether on the snow, in the water, on your bike or exploring while camping and hiking, they can help fuel your next adventure. Inspired by the azure blue water of Lake Tahoe, with locations across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, BlueZone Sports was founded on the belief that small, local-based organizations provide more than a product – they...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
There is no missing Boreal Mountain Resort. Its ski and snowboard runs are visible right off Interstate 80 at the 7,200-foot Donner Summit. It’s also always proud to announce being the first Tahoe-area resort to open each winter. Boreal’s core customers are two-fold: terrain park shredders or those learning to ski or ride. With its modest vertical elevation, Boreal’s managers have dialed in the park...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
One of Truckee’s hidden gems sits atop Donner Summit at 7,000 feet. Clair Tappaan Lodge was constructed in 1934 by Sierra Club volunteers, and, just like Donner Summit itself, the rest is history. The stunningly rustic mountain lodge offers accommodations for up to 145 guests, many of whom are cross-country skiers and snowshoers in winter and hikers, rock climbers and cyclists in summer. The lodge...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Commons Beach is the community beach area and park for Tahoe City. A large grass space, public bathrooms, a children's outdoor jungle gym and swings as well as a paved bike path that leads to Meeks Bay and Squaw Valley make up the park portion of Commons Beach. Beyond the grass is a large sandy beach that frames Lake Tahoe. This is an excellent swimming...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
A longstanding player in Lake Tahoe mountain biking, Cyclepaths is a one-stop shop for everything that has to do with knobby-tire-enhanced gravity fun. A shop that will outfit you from head to toe, including the bike that will best fit your needs and wants, Cyclepaths also offers a bike maintenance department that has a stellar reputation. The folks at Cyclepaths involve themselves with summer bike...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Dirt Gypsy Adventures is a one-stop-shop for setting up an excellent mountain bike or road cycling excursion. A guide company that creates a personalized dream trip complete with all the gems like perfected meals, lodging, routes, transportation and entertainment, their knowledge of the Truckee-Tahoe area is hard to beat. They offer custom-built single- and multi-day options that connect with your budget and ability level, with...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
When it comes to maintaining Lake Tahoe's natural beauty, our best defense is in teaching our youth the importance that lies within protecting the wilderness. Acting as a steward of connection for youth and Mother Nature, Gateway Mountain Center is a place that engages young minds with adventurous and educational explorations in the natural world. Offering various wellness programs, athletic curriculum and summer camps, Gateway...read more
