Light Hike – Incline Flume Trail

Event: Incline Flume Trail

When: Monday, Jul 17, 2023 @ 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Event Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Bowers, William (Bill) @ 775-343-6312; nvhpbl1@sbcglobal.net

Ride Sharing: Wedge Pkwy Starbucks Parking Lot @ 08:30 AM. Directions: 18250 Wedge Pkwy in Galena Junction Shopping Center

Starting Location: Incline Flume TH. Directions: Take I-580 South to Exit #24; NV 431 West. About 4.1 miles past the Mt Rose Summit, there is limited parking on right side of road. The Trailhead is across the highway, down the hill about 450 feet.

Description: Incline Flume Trail, which is located off the Mt. Rose Highway, near Incline Village. It is a well-maintained, single-track trail that winds through areas of pine and fir trees. This will be a 5-mile round-trip hike, and an elevation gain of less than 400 feet. The trail is mostly flat. Beautiful views of Lake Tahoe and the Diamond Peak ski area.

Distance(s): 5.0 or 3.0     Route Type: Out-and-Back     Elevation Gain: 250 (ft)     Difficulty: 3 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: Trekking poles are strongly advised due to part of the trail being very narrow. Be prepared for HOT weather, by bringing WATER. There is a stream crossing where you might get the bottom of your shoes wet at the turn around point. It is shallow, but wide, ankle deep. Bring a towel if you wish to cross bare foot. There are wild flowers. The trail is part sun, part shade, but temperatures will be warm. The trail head is about 2.5 miles west of Tahoe Meadows with a WIDE pull out area on the right, with some parking on the left side. If you get to the Tahoe View U turn you have gone too far. There are no facilities at the trail head.

What to Bring: Drinking water and snacks. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Trekking poles may be useful.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times