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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Bullwheel Parking Lot

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Bullwheel Parking Lot

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Marlette Flume Trail – Marlette Lake loop from Bullwheel Parking Lot

04:17

46.4km

900m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

10.00 km

Incline Flume Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Here you'll find the trailhead for the Incline Flume Trail, along with a map and other points of interest. This is a relatively flat trail, making it perfect for beginners.

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2

21.4 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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3

21.4 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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4

30.6 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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5

31.2 km

Marlette Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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6

32.1 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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7

44.3 km

Hidden Beach, Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Beach

Hidden Beach actually isn't that hidden anymore but located about one mile south of Incline Village. But that doesn't make it less beautiful and you will love to go for a swim and enjoy the boulder-shoreline.

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8

46.1 km

Tunnel Creek Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very cozy café where many mountain bikers and hikers meet to have a coffee specialty before the start of the tour or a freshly tapped beer after the tour. Dining …

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46.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

16.7 km

6.20 km

3.17 km

479 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

8.08 km

1.47 km

414 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

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