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

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Marlette Flume Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A narrow singletrack trail with jaw-dropping views.
4.2
mi
Distance
160
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.22mi
Distance
160ft
Elevation Gain
81ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
7,816ft
High Point
7,716ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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.

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Contributors
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