![]() Once you pass the marina and lodge area, the road continues upwards to Glen Alpine Rd. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous! The water is so very blue and crystal clear! The lake will come into view as you ride through the beautiful section of private homes nestled among the trees and along the shoreline. This narrow single lane road will take you through an open meadow with towering pines, firs and aspens. At the Y, go left to stay on Fallen Leaf Rd. We exit the motel and head west on Hwy 89 for 2 miles and turn left onto Fallen Leaf Rd you can’t miss it, there is a huge brown sign right before the turn. Today’s plan is to do a short leisurely ride out to Fallen Leaf Lake which is located about one mile south of Lake Tahoe. The big bear was not the only one up there-there were also two baby bears hanging along the limbs of the tree! Best to leave them alone and let them go about their way! It was last seen slowly walking down the street and later climbed up a tree. Apparently a bear rummaged through a dumpster and fell asleep across the street. “Their focus on sustainable recreation allows the region’s unparalleled trail systems to expand, and we can enjoy new adventures on the Lily Lake Trail for the days to come.There is some morning excitement amongst the guests at the Pine Cone Motel-there is a bear sighting! Earlier on, we heard some banging and clanking going on behind the motel and soon hear dogs barking. “At Vail Resorts, we’re proud to partner with organizations like Tahoe Fund through the Vail Resorts EpicPromise community investment program,” said Deirdra Walsh, vice president and general manager of Northstar. “The Lily Lake Trail is part of the larger vision the USFS and TAMBA have long held to create non-motorized regional connectivity, and it’s exciting that it’s now open for people to enjoy.” “On behalf of the Tahoe Fund, we are thrilled to have been part of this project by bringing together partners who bridged the $75,000 funding gap required to build this gorgeous trail,” said Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry. The trail features some of the only slick rock riding in Tahoe to create a technical, physical ride with some of the best views around the lake. ![]() Crews removed approximately nine tons of rock from the trail, and moved roughly three tons of rock to make tread. The USFS cut the top quarter mile of trail through a scree field, and TAMBA crews and volunteers, led by crew leader Scott Brown, were responsible for the intricate, technical rock work that was required. The trail connects the Angora Lakes parking area to the Glen Alpine trailhead parking area near Lily Lake.Ĭonstruction started in 2018, however due to the challenges of building through dense vegetation and unforgiving talus, professional engineering and building crews were required to complete the work. The Lily Lake trail has an elevation change of 800 feet and features mosaic-like rock work, including aspects unique to the Tahoe trail repertoire - slickrock, boulder traverses, and an expansive view of Fallen Leaf Lake on the edge of a 75-foot cliff. The trail was created to reduce traffic on narrow roads and offer new access to hikers and mountain bikers who want a car-free way to enjoy Fallen Leaf Lake, Glen Alpine Springs and Desolation Wilderness. Designed to connect to the newly built trail system on Angora Ridge, the Lily Lake Trail offers stunning, unmatched views of Desolation Wilderness, Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe.
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