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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Thunderbird Lodge

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Mountain biking trails

United States

Nevada

Washoe County

Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Thunderbird Lodge

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(4556)

18,340

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Thunderbird Lodge

03:10

31.5km

870m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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2.48 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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4.32 km

Sand Harbor Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sand Harbor owes its current existence to the wealthy recluse George Whittell Jr, who inherited a vast fortune in the early 20th century. The wealthy heir bought 40,000 acres (nearly …

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4.44 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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9.98 km

View of Lake Tahoe from Tunnel Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Tunnel Creek Road already starts down in Incline Village at Tahoe Boulevard and leads all the way up to the mountains. Along the way, you will have magnificent views of …

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13.0 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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13.1 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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20.7 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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22.2 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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31.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

8.18 km

4.39 km

3.67 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

20.1 km

8.39 km

1.63 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,550 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Thunderbird Lodge

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Tahoe East Shore Trail: Incline Village to Sand Harbor

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Marlette Flume Trail Intersection

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