2025 Shuttles
*NOTICE*
Our Shuttles are modified for this summer due to the Marlette Dam repair. You can still get to the Flume Trail from the North via the Incline Flume and we will shuttle you there.
About our shuttle services
FROM our SHOP, Flume Trail Bikes, in Incline Village:
Incline/Marlette Flume shuttle daily. 9:30 then hourly on the half hour until 4:30.
The Tahoe Rim Trail shuttle is running EVEN days of the Month only. 9, 10, 11:00 am.
You can park at the trailhead, ride first and we will get you back up to your vehicle at the Incline flume or Tahoe Rim Trail in the afternoon. Afternoon shuttles are two for one for those parking at the trailhead.
FROM CARSON CITY for the Cap to Tahoe Shuttle:
Cap To Tahoe Shuttle Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am. This is an epic 31 mile single track ride to Carson using the Tahoe Rim Trail, Cap to Tahoe connector to finish on the Ash to Kings trails above Carson city. Park BEHIND the Bike Smith bike shop in Carson city. 900N Carson Street.
Our shuttle services take riders to the start of three distinctly different but equally epic Tahoe Mountain Bike rides. Guests can park in our lot at the shop (located behind the Tunnel Creek Cafe) and get a lift to their desired ride destination.
Both the TRT ride from Tahoe Meadows and the Flume Trail ride from the Incline Flume Trailhead will end right back at the shop. The Cap to Tahoe ride ends in Carson City.
Enjoy the ride!
*Due to the changes in our shuttles, all Marlette Flume Trail rides will begin at the start of the Incline Flume Trail, while the TRT shuttle drop off will remain the same - scroll to see in depth details on changing ride routes, schedules and our pricing options
RETURN SHUTTLES:
For those who want to park at the trailhead and ride first, we can drop you back off at your car in the afternoon. 1:30 and later shuttles are two for the price of one. No need to reserve. We leave on the half hour all afternoon. Last shuttle 4:30.
Riders can still pay the standard fee to get back to their vehicle after the regular shuttles are done for the day. We ask return shuttlers to be flexible with departure time.
*Note: minimum of two riders on the van for fuel efficiency; if you are a single rider you may need to purchase two shuttle passes
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?
2025 Incline/Marlette Flume Shuttle Schedule
7 days a week shuttle departures:
9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 pm
** Only return shuttles and shuttles for personal bikes after 2:00 pm
Ride the world famous flume trail!
Incline/Marlette Flume Shuttle Details:
Season: June-November (as weather permits)
Shuttle Cost: $22/rider
Bike Type: Hardtail, Full Suspension, Mountain Pedal Assist E-bike (class 1)Ride Options:
The Incline Flume Trail: an easier, roughly 11.3-mile point to point ride where riders will take the Incline Flume across and then descend tunnel creek road to return to the shop. This is a great beginner route with no significance elevation gain with nine miles of single track.
The Incline Flume Trail adding the Marlette Flume Viewpoint Out-and-Back: This route provides riders with far more single track and much less elevation gain than the traditional route from Spooner Lake with the 1000’ climb to Marlette Lake. After completing the Incline Flume trail, riders will arrive at Tunnel Creek Road and turn left to start the short half mile climb to the Marlette Flume Trail. Riders will then ride the Marlette Flume South-bound for around 2 miles in order to get to the most beautiful spots along the trail. The Flume Trail is closed in the middle due to the repair being done on the Marlette Lake Dam, you would turn around and ride the same route back to Tunnel Creek Road then descend back to the shop, this route will be about 16 miles.
Flume Shuttle Routes Map:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Minimum of two riders on a shuttle required to make van trip (dedicated single riders can pay for two shuttle tickets to ride)
- If scheduled vans are filled to capacity, we will send another van for the overflow riders (current 14 rider capacity)
- Shuttles generally leave a few minutes later than scheduled and we try to group as many riders together as we can to minimize van trips.
1:30 and later shuttles are half price ($11) for those getting a ride back to their vehicle.
2025 Meadows Shuttle Schedule
(Even Dates Only)
Even Date Weekday shuttle departures:
9:00, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pmEven Date Weekend shuttle departures:
9:00, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm** Only return shuttles and shuttles for personal bikes after 2:00 pm
Tahoe Rim Trail Shuttle
Tahoe Rim Trail Shuttle:
Season: June-November (as snow melt permits)
Shuttle Cost: $22/rider
Bike Type: Hardtail, Full Suspension recommended (No E-Bikes Permitted)
Ride Options:
The Tahoe Meadows back to the shop: This route takes riders on a roughly 12 mile point-to-point from Tahoe Meadows with 314 ft of elevation gain. This is the first section of the TRT only and is the shortest version of the meadows ride.
The extended TRT ride: Due to the work being done at the Marlette Dam, the 22-mile “Tahoe Epic” ride can not be ridden as a continuous loop. Despite the changes, the second section of the Rim can still be accessed, as well at the spectacular views from Marlette Peak. Riders would be setting off on a more ambitious route, where they would traverse the first section of the TRT to the Tunnel Creek Road Crossing before taking the second the section until it concludes on the Marlette Peak View-point. Upon arriving and soaking in the scenery, Riders would then double back across this technical section of trail and descend Tunnel Creek Road back to the bike shop. This route is roughly 20 miles in length.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- TRT Shuttles run on even dates only (ie : the 2nd, 4th, 6th etc.) of each month.
- If scheduled vans are filled to capacity, we will send another van for the overflow riders (current 14 rider capacity)
- Shuttles generally leave a few minutes later than scheduled and we try to group as many riders together as we can to minimize van trips
Cap to Tahoe Shuttle
About the Cap to Tahoe Shuttle:
Season: June-November (as snow permits)
Shuttle Cost: $40/rider
Bike Type: Hardtail, Full Suspension recommended
Ride Description:
The Cap to Tahoe shuttle is a new shuttle that accesses roughly 31 miles of single track from the Tahoe Meadows on Highway 431 to Carson City. This Shuttle is available 8:30am Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Reservations required.
Park in the city lot directly behind the Bike Smith bike shop in Carson City. Meet at 8:15 AM and shuttle departs at 8:30 AM. Shuttle takes riders to the Tahoe Rim Trail trailhead on hwy 431. The ride combines 15 miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail to the Cap to Tahoe connector to finish on the Lincoln Bypass downhill into Carson City. A short pedal through town ends back at The Bike Smith. Total ride about 34 miles. 2000’ climbing and 5,000’ descending. MTB project route name: “Rose to Lodes” note a new section of trail is NOT on this route - at about 19 miles in just past a bridge, keep straight on single track to avoid a steep road.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Cap to Tahoe shuttles run once a day Fri, Sat, Sunday from The Bike Smith in Carson City.
-Riders should have their own bikes in order to meet at the pick-up location by 8:30 AM in Carson.
- Shuttle availability is subject to change based on interest in the route.
Rental bikes available at our shop for those able to transport bikes to and from Carson. Special arrangements can be made.
2025 Cap to Tahoe Shuttle
(Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Shuttle departures from Carson City:
8:30am