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Lake Tahoe from the Incline Flume Trail.

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Incline Flume Trail

4.7 (6 Ratings)
Forested trail with great views of Lake Tahoe. Hike this as an out-and-back or point-to-point with a shuttle.
6.3
mi
Distance
200
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.27mi
Distance
200ft
Elevation Gain
571ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
7,736ft
High Point
7,345ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Relatively level trail meanders along the hillside at about 7,600 feet above the southeastern end of Lake Tahoe. The trail crosses several small creeks and traverses the Diamond Peak Ski area. At 6.5 miles, the trail intersects the Tunnel Creek Road. For a point-to-point 9.0 mile hike, continue downhill 2.5 miles to the Tunnel Creek Cafe. This is a popular hiking, mountain biking and running trail.

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Contributors
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