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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Incline Village-Crystal Bay

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Incline Village-Crystal Bay

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Incline Village-Crystal Bay

04:37

54.8km

1,070m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.90 km

Incline Flume Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Here you'll find the trailhead for the Incline Flume Trail, along with a map and other points of interest. This is a relatively flat trail, making it perfect for beginners.

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18.3 km

Marlette Flume Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

From here you can access Marlette & Spooner Lake via the famous Flume Trail, head up towards Herlan Peak, or down to the Tunnel Creek Cafe & Incline Village. It's great riding whichever way you go.

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18.3 km

Marlette Flume Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is is one of the most beautiful mountainbike rides in the Lake Tahoe area. Flowy singletrack high above Lake Tahoe makes for amazing views!

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26.0 km

Marlette Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you need a stop to refuel your energy levels, this is the spot for you. Enjoy the idyll and tranquility that you will find here.

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27.5 km

Marlette Lake

Highlight • Lake

Contrary to the nearby Chimney Beach being overcrowded, Lake Marlette provides a serene escape from society for a relaxing swim. The hike is very enjoyable with the elevation gain being …

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27.9 km

North Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This forest service road is a popular approach route to Marlette Lake, but it's expected to be closed through 2026 for repairs to the Marlette Lake dam. Until this trail …

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45.2 km

Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Lake

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake that straddles the border of California and Nevada. Sitting at 6,225 feet in elevation makes it the largest alpine lake in North America. …

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47.2 km

Tahoe East Shore Trail: Incline Village to Sand Harbor

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor is a must for anyone visiting North Lake Tahoe. There is one hill as you leave/enter Incline Village, but the rest of …

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54.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

13.7 km

10.9 km

9.26 km

2.14 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

25.7 km

20.6 km

7.91 km

427 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,490 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Incline Village-Crystal Bay

Incline Flume Trail Trailhead

Marlette Flume Trail Intersection

Marlette Flume Trail

Marlette Lake

Marlette Lake

North Canyon Road

Lake Tahoe

Tahoe East Shore Trail: Incline Village to Sand Harbor

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