October 11, 2008

The hills surrounding Reno offer great terrain for bike enthusiasts. Bike trails, paved and dirt, along the Truckee River, mountain canyons and wilderness areas. More than 50 miles of paths are located along Reno's major city streets.

The Keystone Canyon in the hills of Northwest Reno is a maze of bike trails that provide hours of exploration revealing ponds, old mining camps and views of the Truckee Meadows.

Peavine Mountain is a popular mountain bike destination with hundreds of trails weaving throughout the mountain.

Nearby Lake Tahoe offers many additional bike trails for all levels of expertise. The Flume Trail is a popular trail for advanced riders that begins at 7,000 feet and climbs to 8,157 feet on the east side of Lake Tahoe.

Bike Trails

Jones Creek - White's Creek Loop Trail: An intermediate nine-mile bike loop beginning at the Galena Creek Park off of the Mount Rose Highway.

Mogul - Verdi Loop: An advanced nine-mile loop that begins with a climb of nearly 1,500 feet in elevation. The trail begins off Interstate 80 at the Mogul Exit.

Peavine Mountain: Hundreds of rocky trails for all skill levels exist on Peavine Mountain. Some paths take bikers to the top at 7,000 feet.

Truckee River Trail: Borders 14 miles of paved trails through downtown Reno-Sparks bordering the Truckee River.

Virginia Range: A 9-mile trip through Reno on smooth gravel and Jeep roads. The ride begins at 6,460 feet and at the 4-mile mark, riders encounter a brief and rocky descent.

Squaw Valley USA Trail: Two-lane paved trail that runs relatively flat from Squaw Valley USA, alongside the Truckee River and down the west shore of Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City.

Flume Trail: An expert 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. The Flume Trail ends with a three-mile, 1,500-foot descent at the finish, dropping bikers at Incline Village, Nev.

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: 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.