Nothing feels better than sitting down to a delicious meal after completing a long and rigorous hike. After all, you need to fuel up after burning all those calories! There’s one restaurant in our state that definitely understands this. Located at the end of a beloved hiking trail, many adventurers find themselves wandering in for a bite to eat at this gem of an eatery. If hiking and eating are two of your favorite things, then you’ll definitely want to plan a visit to this restaurant on the trail. There’s truly no better way to end this hike.
Embark on a seriously epic adventure when you take on this gorgeous hiking trail with a restaurant conveniently located at the end of it. The Flume Trail is 12.8-miles long and begins at Spooner Lake State Park.
The trail has become a beloved adventure for many. Leading you deep into Lake Tahoe's beautiful landscape, you'll find that every inch of the trail is absolutely stunning. It's most popular for mountain biking, but hikers and pedestrians are just as welcome on the trail—although, you may want to split it up into smaller sections.
The trail winds around a granite peak which overlooks Lake Tahoe. At an elevation of 8,157-feet, the lake has never looked more beautiful! You can't help but be in complete awe of these outstanding views.
Whether you complete the whole thing or just a portion of it, a stop by the Tunnel Creek Cafe is a must for anybody on the Flume Trail. The rustic restaurant is the perfect spot to fuel up after your long journey.
The eatery's location couldn't be better, and we think you'll agree from the moment you take that first sip of coffee, ice tea, or beer after a few hours spent on the trail. The cafe's cozy atmosphere caters specifically to Tahoe's adventurers.
The menu was also specifically crafted to please trail runners, pedestrians, and cyclists. Offering dishes that are hearty and wholesome, you'll have your choice between items like their popular Protein Bowl—a mish-mash of your choice of breakfast meat, egg, cheddar cheese, onions, potatoes, and black beans.
The cafe also specializes in a wide selection of hot sandwiches such as Turkey Pesto, Reuben, Hot Pastrami, BLT, and burgers. A menu of vegetarian items is also available.
The Tunnel Creek Cafe just recently reopened after closing down for renovations, so now is the perfect time to go and try them out! Treat yourself to the meal that you deserve after hiking the Flume Trail (or any of the nearby hiking trails) and plan to stop in soon.
Address: 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd a, Incline Village, NV 89451
Have you eaten at this restaurant on the trail by Lake Tahoe? We can’t think of a better way to end a beautiful hike like this one! Check out more hidden gem spots with our list of 8 Small Town Restaurants In Nevada With Amazing Food.
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