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Tamarack Lake – Third Creek Pond loop from America

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Mountain biking trails

United States

Nevada

Washoe County

Tamarack Lake – Third Creek Pond loop from America

Hard

4.7

(5947)

11,740

riders

Tamarack Lake – Third Creek Pond loop from America

03:31

32.7km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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7.33 km

Tamarack Lake

Highlight • Lake

Tamarack Lake is a beautiful alpine lake close to Lake Tahoe and a popular hiking destination. To get here, start at Mount Rose Campground. The hike is considered to be …

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10.8 km

View of Lake Tahoe from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Following the National Forest Development Road, this spot offers scenic views of Lake Tahoe, so make sure to turn around once in a while hiking along.

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12.4 km

Third Creek Pond

Highlight • Lake

At the corner of the Forest Development Road and Rim to Rose / Third Creek Pond Trails, you will find this pond with the same name as the trail. If …

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13.3 km

Third Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Third Creek Trail is a fun little downhill that's not too difficult despite its Black Diamond rating. It can be combined with Tyrolean Downhill if you can shuttle it back up to where you parked.

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17.4 km

Incline Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Incline Lake is mostly a Meadow but it's exceptionally beautiful place to ride in the spring/summer. Due to its elevation the wildflowers bloom a little later up here than in nearby Reno.

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21.4 km