Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the Heavenly resort, from the western end of Saddle Rd. For a more leisurely outing over
mostly level terrain, you can pedal around scenic
Fallen Leaf Lake
. Anyone with good
lungs might try the
Angora Lakes Trail
, which is steep but technically easy and rewards
you with sweeping views of Mt Tallac and Fallen Leaf Lake. It starts further east, off An-
gora Ridge and Tahoe Mountain Ridge Rds.
For shuttle service and mountain-bike rentals for Mr Toad's Wild Ride, the
Tahoe Rim
Trail
and other downhill adventures, as well as family-friendly tours, talk to
Wanna Ride
( 775-588-5800;
www.wannaridetahoe.com
; 8am-4pm Tue-Sat)
. For mountain-biking trail
conditions, race schedules, volunteer days and other special events, contact the
Tahoe
Area Mountain Biking Association
(
www.mountainbiketahoe.org
)
.
Cycling
The
South Lake Tahoe Bike Path
is a level, leisurely ride suitable for anyone. It heads
west from El Dorado Beach, eventually connecting with the
Pope-Baldwin Bike Path
past Camp Richardson, Tallac Historic Site and the USFS Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Visitor centers carry the excellent Lake Tahoe bike route map, available online from the
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
(
www.tahoebike.org
)
, which has an info-packed website
530-541-0500;
www.laketahoebikerental.com
; 645 Emerald Bay Rd/Hwy 89; per hr $10;
)
rents
hybrid bikes with helmets.
Golf & Disc Golf
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
GOLF
775-588-3566;
www.edgewood-tahoe.com
; 100 Lake Pkwy, Stateline;
green fee $110-240)
Stunning lakeside scenery is a major distraction at this challenging championship 18-hole
course designed by George Fazio, a favorite for celebrity golf tournaments. Tee-time reser-
vations are required; cart and club rentals available.
Bijou Golf Course
GOLF
530-542-6097;
www.cityofslt.us
;
3464 Fairway Ave; green fee $17-28,
club/cart rental $15/5;
mid-Apr-Oct)
