February 28, 2008

Whether you're a two-wheel novice or a hard-core trail rider, the Reno area has just the place to ride your bike.

Flume Trail
The trail begins at Spooner Lake at 7,000 feet and climbs to 8,157 feet. Take Hwy 50 east of South Lake Tahoe to the junction of Hwy 28. Go north and then turn right into Spooner Lake State Park.

Incline Lakeshore
A paved trail along two miles of lakeshore real estate in Incline Village.

Jones Creek - White's Creek Looptrail
The trailhead for this 9.5-mile ride is located in the Galena Creek Park on the Mt. Rose Highway.

Long Valley Ride
In the Virginia Range, 9 miles of smooth gravel beginning at 6,640 feet. Drive south on Hwy 395, turn left at Hwy 341 toward Virginia City, and turn left two miles up the summit at Lousetown Road.

Martis Peak Lookout
An 8-mile ride with a hard climb, leading to great lake views. Take 267 to Brockway Summit and turn onto Martis Peak Road.

Mogul - Verdi Loop
A challenging 9.5-mile ride recommended for advanced riders, located on the south side of Peavine Mountain in northwest Reno.

Northstar-at-Tahoe
The resort offers more than 100 miles of marked trails, serviced by chairlifts. Located on Hwy 267 between Truckee and Lake Tahoe.

Squaw Valley USA
Rugged trails for experienced bikers with access by tram or trails.

Truckee River Trail
A popular path located alongside the Truckee River. Located a quarter mile south of the intersection of Hwy 89 and 28, turn right into the Truckee River Access Bike Trail Parking.