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North Lake Tahoe's scenic bike trail system offers 25 miles of scenic and enjoyable bike trail that's paved and separated from the highway. From Factory Bike, you can ride to West into Squaw Valley, or South along the Truckee River to Tahoe City. Once you reach Tahoe City, you can continue on South along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, all the way past the town of Tahoma and into Sugar Pine Point State Park. From Tahoe City, you can also ride East to Dollar Point.
1.5 miles West
Slightly uphill, to Squaw Valley Ski Area, which features a large, new pedestrian village that includes a wide variety of stores and restaurants.
5.5 miles South towards Tahoe City
Mostly flat, along the Truckee river to Tahoe City. Pass by the River Ranch, and numerous opportunities for swimming along the river. Arrive in Tahoe City, which features the areas largest selection of stores, cafes, and restaurants, and also features the newly renovated Commons Beach Park, and the 64 Acres Park.
Going South along Tahoe's West Shore
3 miles of rolling ups and downs to Sunnyside Restaurant and Marina, with a large outdoor seating area on thier famous lakeside deck, and just beyond, Kilner Park, with public tennis and volleyball courts.
2 more miles of flat riding to Hurricane Bay public beach park.
Just beyond that, Blackwood Canyon/Kaspian Bicycle Campground area, with lakefront public picnic areas, and a quiet 2.5 mile paved road that goes slightly uphill along the route of Blackwood Creek, through scenic forests.
6 more miles of flat terrain (except for one small hill) brings you to Tahoma, and just beyond that is Sugar Pine Point State Park, which features additional bike routes through pristine forests, and along the lakeside, the historic Ehrman Mansion and public beach park.
The level of difficulty for these rides is very low, they're just fun and easy. Times can vary, depending of course on how fast you choose to ride and how often you choose to stop, but the actual ride time averages are:
• From Factory Bike to Squaw Valley: 10-15 minutes.
• From Factory Bike to Tahoe City: 20-40 minutes.
• From Tahoe City to Sunnyside: 15-20 minutes.
• From Sunnyside to Hurricane Bay: 10-15 minutes.
• From Hurricane Bay to Sugar Pine Point: 20-40 minutes.
All of these times are ONE WAY, so allow for the return trip! The ride to Tahoe City is easy for all levels, families, etc. The trip to Sunnyside is for the slightly more energetic, while the journey to Sugar Pine Point is for the most ambitious riders with a day to spend.
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