This ride is approximately 12 miles long with an elevation gain of about 1,140 feet. Beginning at the park's campground, turn left and cross a bridge after 2.5 miles. There is a marker at the four-mile point. Also suggested for a shorter trip, turn left and head back to the campground. To complete the loop stay on the fire road to Highway 89.
Total distance is six miles.
Beginning at the William Kent Campground near Tahoe City, this loop contains no extreme uphills and leads to an open meadow filled with wildflowers. Bring the camera and a picnic lunch. Follow the bike path north and turn left on Granlibakken Road. Another two miles up the trail you will turn left on Rawhide Drive, where a dirt road leads you to the meadow. Total loop is around 20 miles.