The Flume is really easy to find (it’s right off I-93). I hope this helps you enjoy your trip and get the most out of visiting the absolutely stunning Flume Gorge! Flume Gorge Arrival & Parking I put together this travel guide after our last hike to give some detailed information that can’t really be found online right now. There’s actually tons of waterfalls within the Flume Gorge, so you can spend the whole day sightseeing if you want to.

The Flume Gorge runs for 800 feet at the based of Mount Liberty in Lincoln, NH. It’s easy to hike, but still feels like you’re doing something cool and slightly dangerous (although it’s extremely safe). This is one of my favorite waterfalls to visit in the North Conway area. There’s something about a natural waterfall that just can’t be recreated in a theme park. It’s even better if you can hike up to a gorgeous waterfall! This was my first time visiting the Flume Gorge in New Hampshire as a fully grown adult, and it honestly gets better every time I see it. From luscious wooded areas to crystal clear mountain water, a good old New Hampshire hike is something you have to experience at least once. Surprisingly, I’ve come to appreciate the wildlife that exists around here. I definitely never thought I would hike Flume Gorge. She admits to spending as much time as possible playing outside, ideally on her skis or mountain bike. This blog first appeared on Musings from the Mountain and is reprinted here with permission.When I moved to New Hampshire last year, I did not see myself hiking during the summer and actually enjoying it. Jenn Gleckman, who moved to Lake Tahoe in 1999, is a tourism marketer for local agency Strategic Marketing Group. And wear a helmet, naturally.įor general Tahoe area mountain bike trail maps and the latest trail conditions, be sure to visit the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association’s website.

It is recommended that mountain bikers carry water, snacks, a bike pump and spare tube, bike repair kit, first aid and sunblock, along with a camera to capture the views. Shuttles, bike rentals, maps and trail information are available from Flume Trail Mountain Bikes. The Flume Trail is snow-free, though the neighboring sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail do still have snow. So if you’re looking for some advice from a local, trust me on this – if there’s one trail you mountain bike or hike on your Lake Tahoe vacation, make it the Flume. I’ve been on this trail countless times, and I continue to be awed by the scenery, and continue to force friends to stop while I take yet another photo.

We instead climbed up Tunnel Creek Road, and then rode the Flume around Marlette Lake to the Marlette Creek Trail, a super fun 2.7 mile descent back to the car. My friend and I opted for something totally different. They either ride it one way, descending via Tunnel Creek Road and catching a shuttle back, or do it as an out and back ride, retracing their tracks. Most people start from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, taking the trail out to Marlette Lake and along the singletrack that overlooks the lake. There are a couple of ways to access the Flume Trail, and the surrounding trail network, which includes sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail, means that you can include it in a longer ride. But the views are definitely worth it! Not a mountain biker? The Flume is also open to hikers. While not a super technical trail, it should be noted that the Flume does have some exposure and crosses a few steep sections. The trail, ranging between 70 feet in elevation, boast some truly amazing panoramas of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The Flume Trail sits on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. So last weekend was a perfect time to do some recon on the Flume Trail, one of Tahoe’s mountain biking gems that also happens to be one of my favorite rides. An early start to spring means that many of the Lake Tahoe mountain bike trails are melting out faster than they typically do.

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