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
One of the best ways to enjoy Lake Tahoe is with a bicycle. Now this possibility is available to everyone, despite your athletic abilities. Thanks to South Lake E Bikes you can simply rent a high-end electric bike and cruise the miles of paved bike paths that circumnavigate the shores of Lake Tahoe. Or if you are looking for a more technical adventure, the dirt...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
South Shore Bikes, located just a few blocks from the bike path leading to all the local beaches, is a full-service bike shop including sales, rentals and expert repairs. They offer e-bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and cruisers for rent and have Fox-certified mechanics for expert repairs and tune-ups. Established in 1991, the owner has three decades of experience in the biking industry.
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Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Spooner Lake is an excellent winter and summer recreation area. The reservoir is home to year-round fishing, hiking and birding. In the summer the lake is the place for swimming, non-motorized boating and mountain biking, and in the winter the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great. There is a day-use fee collected per vehicle/bike, so make sure to bring some money. read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Privately owned and operated by the homeowners in the Village at Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl Resort has attracted skiers and snowboarders to the top of Donner Summit for nearly 75 years. As a Tahoe-area resort that consistently collects great stashes of snow, Sugar Bowl boasts four distinct peaks and an open-boundary policy for backcountry access. Other unique features include a scenic gondola ride into the car-free...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Tahoe Bike & Ski Company is a year-round outdoor-fun outfitter. In summer they handle rentals of single and double surreys as well as sales and rentals of manual and electric bikes. They also offer other outdoor fun items for sale, such as kites. When the snow sports roll around, Tahoe Bike & Ski has basic and demo ski packages as well as cross-country and snowboard...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Tahoe Bike Company is a full-service source for bikes in South Lake Tahoe, offering an entire rental spectrum including electric, family (surrey), kids, cruisers, comfort/hybrid and road bikes and trailers or seats for children and pets. Tahoe Bike Company not only rents the exact bike for your cycling needs, but also sells bikes and a variety of kites. In the winter the shop transitions into...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Tahoe Cross Country (aka Tahoe XC) boasts a large trail system for hiking and biking in the summer and groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the winter. Situated on Dollar Hill just outside of Tahoe City, the location is excellent for lofty lake views while enjoying the wilderness. Tahoe XC offers bike rentals, bike clinics, year-round youth programs as well as classic, skate ski and snowshoe rentals and...
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Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
For those who enjoy the thrill of speed and the beauty of the outdoors, Tahoe Dirt Bikes is your best bet for renting machines that will provide just what you are looking for. This full-service guide and rental facility offers all levels of dirt bikes, street bikes, quads, Timbersleds, Polaris RZRs and e-bikes. Tahoe Dirt Bikes is ready to educate the beginner or to facilitate...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a cafe/bar as well as a ski rental center. From lung-busting climbs to flat meadows, Tahoe Donner has more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed for skate skiing and traditional cross-country striding as well as snowshoeing. Alder Creek...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Tahoe Mountain Guides is a full-service outfitter in the Old West sense of the phrase, but with mountain bikes instead of horses and mules. They have packages that will set you up with your equipment and food, along with a knowledgeable and experienced guide, for an exploration of the Tahoe trails that is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you are new to the sport or have...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Whether winter or summer, Tahoe Multisport is a one-stop-shop for getting out and enjoying all that Lake Tahoe offers. From top-of-the-line equipment to the guiding expertise you need to fully enjoy the area, they are set up to help you have a great time. Outfitted for backcountry skiing and winter kayaking or paddleboarding, mountain biking and road biking in the summer, Tahoe Multisport has everything...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
The Tahoe Sports Hub is full of gear for every adventure sport for every Sierra season. From watersports, the trail and granite in summer to skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter, Tahoe Sports Hub either sells it or rents it. There is an on-site bicycle shop that sells bikes and gear as well as offering bike repair and rentals. Other summer fun can be had...read more