![]() There was shade and history along the Flume Trail, several thru-hikers and small streams along the PCT, and a heated descent on the Bob’s Hat. of Tamarac k Mt (1319m ft) where riders pad up while admiring the view. The trail begins with a short but energetic climb to the summit. Today we went up the Flume Trail to the PCT, took that back to the Bob’s Hat Trail, and followed Bob’s Hat back down to the trailhead. Alternately steep, slow and technical, fast and flowing, stunted, and meandering through old growth forest, the Flume is a ‘must-do’ for skilled riders on big bikes. On our previous trips to Castle Crags, we did a 3 rd/4 th Class climb to the top of Castle Dome (4,966 ft / 1,514 m) and an out-and-back hike on the PCT past Burstarse Falls to Sabin’s Point. ![]() But we were back in town – “rehydrating” – before it got too hot. For ease of access, lake and mountain views, minimal elevation change, historical relevance and overall great experience with little effort, the Incline Flume Trail off State Route 431, aka Mount Rose Highway, has got to be among Tahoe’s best. That said, there was plenty of shade and even a few, still flowing, water courses to keep the heat at bay – at least in the morning. We got another early start but noticed that the heat built sooner and higher down here than it had up at Boulder Peak. Specifically, a loop formed from the Flume and Bob’s Hat Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Castle Crags State Park. The Flume Trail Mountain Bike Ride is a moderately difficult one way 14 mile ride at 7000 to 8100 feet in elevation with over a 1000 of climbing in the first four miles and 4. After going high for our first hike in the Mount Shasta area, we decided to go some 4,000 feet (1,220 m) lower for our second. ![]()
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