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Marlette Flume Trail

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  2. NV
  3. …Lake Tahoe Area, Reno, Carson City
  4. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Length

4.4 Miles 7.1 Kilometers


Elevation

131' 40 m

Ascent

-227' -69 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

7,826' 2,385 m

High

7,720' 2,353 m

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“A narrow singletrack trail with jaw-dropping views.”

— Kristen Arendt
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Overview

Features: Lake — Views — Wildlife

Description

The Marlette Flume Trail boasts some truly spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. A 4.4 mile gentle descent from Lake Marlette to its northern junction with Tunnel Creek Road, this historic trail traverses the hillside weaving around rocks and trees then opening up to expansive views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains beyond. Although the trail feels mostly flat or slightly downhill, do use caution as there are some very steep drop offs and the trail can be very narrow in some sections.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Office

Apr 15, 2018: Multiple agencies continue Tahoe Basin prescribed fire operations

Apr 8, 2018: Forest Service announces recreation area opening dates for 2018

Apr 8, 2018: Prescribed fire operations continue in multiple locations around Tahoe Basin

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A view that could never get old
A view that could never get old
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Stunning views of Lake Tahoe
Stunning views of Lake Tahoe
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The Flume Trail
The Flume Trail
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The Flume Trail - duck if your over 4 feet tall for this corner!
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The Flume Trail
The Flume Trail
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