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 traditional Tahoe granite style hiking trail. Both are good options, but North Canyon gets a lot of bike traffic heading both up and down.

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August 13, 2025

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Marlette Lake Trail

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Hike the moderate 10.5-mile Marlette Lake Trail in Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park, gaining 1608 feet with lake views.

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Tahoe Rim and Flume Trail Loop

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The Tahoe Rim and Flume Trail Loop is a challenging 24.3-mile hike offering spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and diverse terrain.

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Tahoe Rim Trailhead – Marlette Lake loop from Spooner Summit

22.6km

06:47

740m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.54 km

Uphill 110 m

Downhill 0 m

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