Marlette Lake Trail

Marlette Lake Trail. . , Over the years, this canyon was used for lumbering, cattle and sheep grazing, as well as for its water resources. Today, it is part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks’ Marlette-Hobart Backcountry Management Area., With over a million visitors each year, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is among Nevada’s most popular outdoor recreation facilities. Due to heavy use, the Marlette Lake Trail was created to alleviate traffic on North Canyon Road and reduce conflicts between mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians., Historically, North Canyon Road was the primary route to Marlette Lake, Twin Lakes, and Hobart Reservoir, as well as to historical structures such as Spencer’s Cabin, the Red House, and Hanna’s Cabin. This road serves thousands of hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers., An alternate route, Marlette Lake Trail, was created to access Marlette Lake. This secluded trail is for hikers and equestrians only., The trail is designed with a minimal “footprint” and is routed around sensitive riparian zones., Marlette Lake Trail is four miles long and begins at the intersection above Spencer’s Cabin, also known as Shepard’s Warming Hut, just north of Spooner Meadow at 7,000 feet. Climbing parallel to the North Canyon Road, the trail reaches an elevation of 8,157 feet at the North Canyon/Marlette Lake Saddle., The trail drops down to 7,840 feet, ending at the Marlette Lake Spawning Area and Fish Ladder.