Marlette Lake – Marlette Flume Trail loop from Thunderbird Lodge

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United States

Nevada

Washoe County

Marlette Lake – Marlette Flume Trail loop from Thunderbird Lodge

Hard

4.5

(1962)

18,805

runners

Marlette Lake – Marlette Flume Trail loop from Thunderbird Lodge

04:39

37.6km

1,190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.29 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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9.90 km

Expect access to Marlette Lake to be pretty much nonexistent through 2026, as the nearby trails are closed for repairs at the Marlette Lake dam. You can get closure updates from Nevada State Parks: parks.nv.gov/news/trail-closures-at-spooner-lake-state-park-backcountry-for-marlette-dam-repairs

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10.8 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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21.6 km

Monkey Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

To reach Monkey Rock from here, leave Tunnel Creek Trail in the western direction and follow the signs. Once you are at the rock, you will be rewarded with one …

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24.8 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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32.8 km

Marlette Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Marlette Creek Trail follows the creek of the same name from NV28 in the west all the way to the east, where the creek is dammed in front of Marlette …

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37.6 km

End point

Parking

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