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Nevada
Marlette Lake Dam Rd
1.3 mi
Distance
396 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Marlette Lake Dam Rd
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 396 ft
- Elevation loss
- 396 ft
- Highest point
- 7,891 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,844 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- State Park and Recreation
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
This short out-and-back trail follows Marlette Lake Dam Road through the scenic Nevada landscape, offering a quick and accessible hiking option near the Marlette Lake area. The gentle terrain and modest distance make it ideal for families or those seeking a brief nature walk with minimal elevation gain.
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