INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. —
A trail that traverses the Sierra on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore was once an integral supply line of water and lumber for the Comstock mining boom in Nevada.
The flume that once delivered water from Marlette Lake is gone but the trail carved into the mountainside remains.
Today the aptly named " Tahoe Flume Trail " is a must-see attraction for any mountain biker or hiker visiting the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.
The adventure starts at Spooner Lake, near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 28.
Fall is an excellent time to visit the area as Aspen Trees along the trailhead at Spooner Lake shimmer in the fall breeze with dazzling shades of yellow and orange.
Not far from the lake, the trail starts a thousand foot climb, gentle at first, culminating with a lung-burning push at the end to Marlette Lake.After a quick descent to the lake’s shoreline, a peninsula makes the perfect spot to refresh the legs, energize and get ready for the highlight of this 13-mile adventure. Recommended California digital ID: How to add your driver’s license to Apple Wallet The flume portion of the "Flume Trail" starts at Marlette Lake’s north end.This is where the trail traverses the steep hillside high above Sand Harbor with stunning views of Lake Tahoe’s iconic blue and turquoise water.The single-track trail is wide enough for intermediate mountain bikers to navigate safely.Signs warn riders to dismount and walk through several rocky sections where a fall could have serious consequences […]
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