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Echo Lake?
I'm going to be spending a week at a cabin at Echo Lake (summit of US 50
west of Lake Tahoe in California) and wonder whether my road or mtn bike would be preferable. Although I've driven through many times I've never considered riding in the area. Seems 50 would be ugly but trails probably don't allow bikes. Any suggestions out there? Think about rides of about 2 hours. Fairly demanding OK. -- Steve Juniper "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing" -- Albert Einstein -- |
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"Steve Juniper" wrote in message news:h8COc.217561$Oq2.103585@attbi_s52... I'm going to be spending a week at a cabin at Echo Lake (summit of US 50 west of Lake Tahoe in California) and wonder whether my road or mtn bike would be preferable. Although I've driven through many times I've never considered riding in the area. Seems 50 would be ugly but trails probably don't allow bikes. Any suggestions out there? Think about rides of about 2 hours. Fairly demanding OK. -- Steve Juniper "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing" -- Albert Einstein -- It's a while since I've been in those parts but from memory I don't think you'd want to try any road riding around Hwy 50 near the summit or not. There are undoubtedly more 4 lane stretches now than 10-15 years ago but can't see it being worth the risk. For road riding I believe the locals use the Markleeville road just at the bottom of the descent in to the Tahoe Basin. That's the one that goes out towards Kirkland ski area. You'll have some different options once you get a ways out but already the traffic will be much lighter (unless they've built some massive sub-divisions out there too - wouldn't surprise me!). For MTB I would bet there are some great trails especially on the south side of the highway. Not too far back from Echo Lake there's a ski resort which may still be in operation. They might have trails specially for off-road. Not very specific I know but gives me a chance to indulge in some pleasant reminiscing of Sierra's past. |
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Echo Lake?
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"Steve Juniper" wrote in message
news:h8COc.217561$Oq2.103585@attbi_s52... I'm going to be spending a week at a cabin at Echo Lake (summit of US 50 west of Lake Tahoe in California) and wonder whether my road or mtn bike would be preferable. Although I've driven through many times I've never considered riding in the area. Seems 50 would be ugly but trails probably don't allow bikes. Any suggestions out there? Think about rides of about 2 hours. Fairly demanding OK. I'd say bring a MTB and ride the Angora Ridge Road. I've only x-country skied that particular road, but a book I have (Mountain Biking in the High Sierra) says it's a good ride. From having sked it, I can recommend the views. It's hard to get lost and very close to Echo Lake. "Go north on SR89 along the SW side of Lake Tahoe one mile past Camp Richardsonto the road to Fallen Leaf Lake. Turn left and go past Fallen Leaf Campground. About 1.5 miles, turn left on a paved riad that goes uphill. On top of the ridge, turn right on the dirt road." At the Angora Lakes lookout (fire observation station about 1.5 miles from trailhead) you can continue on to Angora Lakes, which has a small resort. You can then (or any other time) double back. Great views of Mt. Tallac, Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Peak. This is an 8 mile roundtrip with 1200' elevation gain. Boris |
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