Grouse Ridge to Spaulding Lake…Quite a Ride

The weekend before last I was lucky enough to do another ride in the Grouse Ridge area.  This time we did a shuttle ride from the Grouse Ridge Lookout (Elev. 7,707) down to the Spaulding Lake Trail, ending at the parking area just below the Emerald Pools trail head.  The riding was amazing.  It ranged from technical and rocky, to playful and rocky, to rolling and smooth.  As you descend from the upper elevations the change in vegitation is great to watch too. Views include the Sierra Buttes, Old Man Mountain, The Black Buttes, Spalding Lake and the most scenic outhouse I had ever seen.  Seriously, just look at the pictures. 

If you want to do this ride, check out the map linked below. 

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/documents/rec/grousemap.pdf