Marlette Lake – View of Marlette Lake loop from Spooner Summit

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United States

Nevada

Douglas County

Marlette Lake – View of Marlette Lake loop from Spooner Summit

Hard

4.5

(7592)

7,593

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Marlette Lake – View of Marlette Lake loop from Spooner Summit

03:55

29.3km

890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 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

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Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest

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3.22 km

Marlette Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you start at Spooner Lake and hike towards Marlette Lake you'll have two options. North Canyon Road is a wide access road and the Marlette Lake Trail is a …

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9.10 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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9.71 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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11.8 km

View of Marlette Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even though Marlette Lake can't compete with Lake Tahoe in terms of size, various overlooks around the lake still over great views of Marlette Lake and its amazing surrounding.

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13.0 km

Marlette Peak Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you will find a number of tent pitches, picnic tables, and lockers to protect your belongings (especially your food) from bears.

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13.6 km

Marlette Lake Road & Tahoe Rim Trail

Highlight • Trail

From this location, you can enjoy an exceptional view of Marlette Lake and the majestic Lake Tahoe and the mountains of the Desolation Wilderness in California just behind it. At …

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