There are no informational or directional signs, even at confusing intersections with other trails. It is not depicted on USGS maps, commercial maps, or tourist maps. The Flume itself is narrow in sections with soft sandy spots, and two. Forest Service. It starts on Forest Service land, crosses the Diamond Peak ski area (IVGID land), back onto Forest Service land, and then becomes less distinct and usable as it goes through a small section of private property before connecting to the Tunnel Creek trail/road in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.īecause of the trail’s prior routing taking it to/through private property, the Forest Service has not sanctioned or maintained any part of the trail. Steep sustained climbs with long high speed descents in North Canyon and to Marlette Lake.

Unfortunately, no part of the trail is “authorized” by the primary landowner – the U.S. There are still some remnants of the original flume structure. The route runs along what used to be a “v-flume” for commercial logging in the Lake Tahoe basin during the late 1800’s. It is popular with trail runners, mountain bikers, walkers and hikers of all ability levels and used by locals, visitors, families, and individuals. Mountain bikers are only allowed on even days. The Flume is open to hikers and mountain bikers seven days a week. One reason it has developed into three is to sort out the traffic. This section of the TRT is very popular and a little confusing. There are beautiful spring wildflowers and some spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. The Flume Trail is an alternate trail for the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). This is a relatively flat trail, remaining at approximately the same elevation throughout (7,600 ft). It has also become popular as a loop from Diamond Peak up the Tyrolean Trail and back down Diamond Peak. The Incline Flume trail is located above Incline Village and is primarily accessed from Mt.

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