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Amazing Hiking and Biking Awaits in Reno-Tahoe
(Reno, Nevada) Reno-Tahoe
caters to weekend warriors and avid athletes with amazing hiking and
biking. From leisurely bike paths to high-altitude adventure,
Reno-Sparks and neighboring Lake Tahoe challenge beginners, experts and
every level in between.
Mountain Biking
For those looking for a scenic and
leisurely ride, the Truckee River Trail boarders 14 miles of paved
trails through downtown Reno and Sparks, bordering the crystal clear
Truckee River.
The Virginia Range, located in Reno,
provides a rugged nine-mile trip on smooth gravel and bumpy
four-wheel-drive roads, winding through pines and junipers. Bikers pass
herds of wild mustangs, an old ranch and a babbling creek to find a
perfect rest stop at a small pond. The ride begins at 6,460 feet, and at
the four-mile mark, riders encounter a brief and rocky descent.
One of the most heavily traveled bike
paths in Lake Tahoe is the two-lane paved trail that runs from Squaw
Valley USA, along the Truckee River and down the west shore of the lake.
Bikers find ample parking and a relatively flat course, as well as
exceptional scenery of Lake Tahoe, pine forests and Tahoe City, a quaint
lake town with unique shops and restaurants.
Expert bikers won’t want to miss the
Flume Trail, beginning at Spooner Lake in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State
Park on the east side of Lake Tahoe. The ride begins at 7,000 feet and
climbs to 8,157 feet. Bikers who finish the Flume Trail must tackle the
three-mile, 1,500-foot descent at the finish, dropping into Incline
Village. Peaceful, pristine lakes, dense aspen forests and spectacular
views make the trail a must-see for those wanting to experience Lake
Tahoe mountain biking.
Several of Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts
operate year-round, turning ski runs into single bike tracks.
Northstar-at-Tahoe offers more than
100 miles of marked trails, which are serviced by chairlifts equipped
with racks to take bikers and their bikes from the Village elevation of
6,330 feet to the mid-mountain elevation of 7,040 feet. Squaw Valley USA
offers rugged terrain for the more experienced biker. Bikers can choose
to take the tram or embark on the 2,000-foot climb up to the peak. Bike
rentals are also available.
Hiking
Mount Rose is Lake Tahoe’s third
highest peak at 10,776 feet and has a path all the way to the top.
Easily accessible from the Mount Rose Highway, hikers enjoy expansive
desert views and a diverse array of alpine flora. Hikers can expect to
see Freel Peak, Job’s Sister and Job’s Peak, which rank first, second
and fourth among Sierra Nevada’s highest peaks. On clear days, hikers
may even catch a glimpse of Mount Lassen in California, 115 miles away.
The Mount Rose hike is of moderate difficulty, with a 2,000-foot climb
in six miles.
The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) winds for
150 miles through national forest, wilderness and state park lands
bordering Lake Tahoe. The TRT was built to accommodate hikers, mountain
bikers and equestrians to showcase the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe,
California’s High Sierra, and the Great Basin of western Nevada. Trails
are of moderate and advanced difficulty with an average grade of 10
percent at elevations ranging from 6,300 to 9,400 feet. Since
construction began in 1984, thousands of visitors from throughout the
United States and beyond have hiked or biked the Tahoe Rim Trail and
even assisted in its construction.
On the northwest side of Reno, Peavine
Mountain, located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is an area of
solitude within minutes of paved city streets. Peavine Mountain features
former mining roads and trails on Forest Service land that have been
converted into a web of hiking and mountain biking routes with extensive
views of Reno and Sparks. The trails are of moderate difficulty and
varied distances.
Considered by locals to be the
ultimate hiking area, Desolation Wilderness is located in the high peaks
above Lake Tahoe’s west shore. Huge masses of jumbled granite, a stunted
pine forest, azure lakes, wildflower fields and mineral springs abound
in Desolation Wilderness. The area is northern California’s most
accessible wilderness and averages 12 ½ miles long and eight miles wide
with numerous trails available.
Voted one of the best outdoor
locations, Reno serves as the gateway to more than 50 golf courses — all
within 90 minutes of the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. With
world-famous Lake Tahoe just a short drive away, visitors can enjoy a
premier four-season destination with unlimited outdoor recreation,
amazing arts and culture, numerous dining options and 24-hour gaming
excitement.
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