Trail Map of Marlette Lake Direct

Difficult: 5.2 miles, Half day

Other Information: Family Friendly
Dog Friendly

Overview: The name of this hike says it all: "direct". It is a moderately steep uphill climb from the lake level up to Marlette Lake, with views of Lake Tahoe and Marlette Lake visible at once from a point high up the trail. It's mostly shaded at the lower elevations, and passes through sugarpine forest, stands of aspen and even a patch of ferns. About four fifths of the trail is quite obvious, but the last steep descent to Marlette Lake the trail is a little hard to follow. This is a great trail to take in early October, when the aspens on the east side of Marlette Lake are shimmering golden.

Tips: Directions -- Take Route 28 south out of Incline Village for 5 miles to the parking area just across the road from the Chimney Beach trailhead.