![]() ![]() “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 Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. 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 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.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 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. “As we work toward our goal of building trail connections around the lake, the partnerships involved in this project demonstrate what can be accomplished when we work together.”ĭesigned 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. It truly wouldn’t have been possible otherwise,” said Patrick Parsel, TAMBA Trails Director. “The opening of the Lily Lake Trail has been a long time coming, and we are so grateful to all of our partners - including the Tahoe Fund, USFS and TRPA staff - as well as the crew leaders and volunteers who helped make it happen. The trail partners gathered for an official opening on June 30. ![]() The new 2.1-mile multi-use Lily Lake Trail has been completed by the US Forest Service (USFS) and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) and offers new access to Fallen Leaf Lake and Desolation Wilderness for non-motorized users including hikers and experienced mountain bikers. Generous contributions from Tahoe Fund donors including the Mathman family and a triple match from Vail Resorts’ EpicPromise guest donation program at Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood helped make it possible. ![]() This new multi-use trail provides a scenic route to Fallen Leaf Lake for non-motorized users as well as a new route into Desolation Wilderness for hikers. Tahoe’s newest trail, sure to become one of the region’s most iconic, is now open thanks to nearly 4,000 volunteer trail building hours. ![]()
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