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Marlette Creek Trail – Secret Cove Nude Beach loop from Thunderbird Lodge

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Marlette Creek Trail – Secret Cove Nude Beach loop from Thunderbird Lodge

Moderate

3.4

(8)

27

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Marlette Creek Trail – Secret Cove Nude Beach loop from Thunderbird Lodge

04:27

13.9km

580m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

823 m

Chimney Beach

Highlight • Beach

No longer an insider tip, but still a beautiful and sandy beach awaits you at 'Chimney Beach'. It's named after a chimney of an old cabin and even though the …

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2

6.34 km

Marlette Lake & Dam

Highlight • Lake

Marlette Lake Dam dams the water between Marlette Creek and Marlette Lake on the west side of the lake. From here you will have a great overview over the lake. …

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3

7.61 km

Marlette Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Marlette Creek Trail follows the creek of the same name from NV28 in the west all the way to the east, where the creek is dammed in front of Marlette …

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4

12.7 km

Secret Cove Nude Beach

Highlight • Beach

Secret Cove can be reached after a short hike and is a beautiful swimming area with great views over Lake Tahoe. Please be aware that Secret Cove Beach is a Nude Beach (optional).

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B

13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

5.35 km

927 m

471 m

119 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

586 m

301 m

185 m

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Highest point (2,410 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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