Truly breathtaking spot. Want to go there? Well, no cars are allowed, not even any roads, just trails. So here is what you need to do:
1. Rent or bring a bike with lots and lots of suspension (unless you want your ya-ya parts to be screaming in agony the next day).
2. Get up at the crack of dawn…(ok, or a few hours past the crack if you are like me and choose not to function any earlier than that!).
3. Wear sunscreen (sun, high altitude and all).
4. Wear bug spray ( I swear the mosquitos are as big as bald eagles up there!).
5. Bike about 4 miles up hill (yes, really all uphill), to arrive at Marlette Lake.
6. Leave your vertigo at home because the most exhilarating way down the mountain is to bike the 9 mile Flume Trail – an ant-trail sized path, apx 7800 elevation, along the side of Sierra Mountains with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe (uhh, don’t miss the trail, it s a long way down the hard way!).
7. And, when you finally make those arduous 3 to 4 miles up hill (for a special treat, the steepest part is saved for the last mile) and before the long scenic cruise down hill (hopefully on the path and not down the side of the mountain)…don’t forget to take a swim.
For this sweet spot, the entire journey is more than worth it!
Oh, and on the chance you happen across the rope swing at Marlette Lake, better view this: Boy Meets Tree
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How fun is that!! Thanks for sharing the beauty and the exhilaration. Makes me want to travel to Tahoe.
I wish I could have captured how beautiful it really is!
Those mountains really have a unique beauty all their own, don’t they.
Yes, I never get over being in awe of them – not matter how much time we spend there!
That just makes me wish I could ride a bike! So beautiful, perfect summer spot. 🙂
It was, and my kids loved it! (although, they may not have loved the 4 miles up hill!)
Beautiful spot. But I’m not sure I could leave my vertigo at home, unfortunately.
darn! Well,good thing there are other ways to enjoy Lake Tahoe!
Permanently damaging my ya-ya and plunging to my death. Boy, you’re really selling this place 😉 Seriously, this looks like one of those places that makes time stand still and scream, “Take a mental picture; this is the stuff dreams are made of.”
Funny! Yes, very true!
Stunning! Wow what a place! I’m nowhere near it but will take your advice should I have the privilege of ever getting there 🙂
If you ever have the chance, go for it, it was definitely worth the struggle up the hill.
wow! nice!!!
i get vertigo pretty bad. in fact, i’m getting it just sitting here at my desk. i’ll prob have to sit this one out. 🙂
Don’t fall off your chair! It is a long way down, although not as fall as down the mountain – lol!
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Beautiful Country to Explore – Great Photos:)
Thank you!
Love the photos, especially the flying boy!
He was out there, wasn’t he!