Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
While the trailhead and boundary for Spooner Lake State Park mark the start of the unpaved hike, visitors must travel on foot from the parking area up to the trailhead before beginning.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
The trailhead at the top of Tunnel Creek Road.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Throughout the hike, views of Lake Tahoe will cause you to want to stop and take it all in - including this area shortly after the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Lower portions are well-travelled, and can often be done without snowshoes at all.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Gaining over 1300' in 3.5 miles, the trail has some level areas, however most of the route is on a solid uphill grade.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Snowshoeing high above Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
The Nevada side of Lake Tahoe travels through forests, dense trees, and open vistas.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Shortly before intersecting with the Flume Trail, the Tunnel Creek Trail enters a dense stand of pine and aspen trees.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
A signed fork with the Flume Trail marks the path to the Bull Wheel. The Flume Trail is also significantly less traveled than the Tunnel Creek trail, making this portion of the hike more challenging but with greater rewards.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
The Flume Trail alternates between level and uphill.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Snowshoeing the Flume Trail above Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
The Great Incline Bull Wheel - not much is visible during the winter, but the historical piece of machinery marks the apex of this hike.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
If opting to continue the trail in a loop formation, the snowshoe enters a descent in the backcountry where the route is unmarked.
Shaun Hunter
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01/30/2022
Catching the sunset from the descent of the snowshoe route.