Marlette Dam

Marlette Dam is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.4 miles in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 209 feet from a low point of 7,794 feet to a high of 7,999 feet, and its natural surface makes it a straightforward walk for anyone comfortable on foot. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Dagget Pass weather station, about 13 miles away, show July highs near 75°F with lows around 49°F and only about two wet days, while winter highs sit in the mid-30s. The trail sits close to other options. The Marlette Creek Trail and Marlette Dam Road lie within a mile, and climbers can head to East Face, about 2.2 miles away. Washoe Lake State Park Campground is roughly 8.4 miles off.