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The trail begins behind the Nevada Department of Transportation building.Park at the Spooner Summit Rest Area located along Highway 50.Mileage (one-way):2 miles to Duane Bliss Peak, 3 miles to South Camp Peak, 4 miles to Genoa Peak, 12 miles to Highway 207 (Kingsbury Grade).The right fork eventually leads you to Tunnel Creek Road. The left fork leads you down steep switchbacks to the road to Marlette Lake. This trail provides wonderful views of the Carson Valley as well as glimpses of Lake Tahoe along a forested trail.Parking is located just beyond the summit along the north side of the highway. Take Highway 50 east approximately ½ mile from the junction of Highway 50 and 28.Mileage (one-way):5 miles to Marlette Lake, 13 miles to Tunnel Creek.No fishing is allowed a Marlette Lake because it is a fish hatchery. A moderate five mile uphill hike leads you through picturesque North Canyon, lined with aspens, to Marlette Lake Dam.Park at the Spooner Lake Trailhead, located in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, just north/west of the Highway 50/28 junction.The right fork leads you to Skunk Harbor, a small picturesque cove which offers great swimming and sunbathing in the summer. The left fork leads to Prey Meadows which is blanketed with many varieties of wildflowers in the spring. When you reach a fork in the road, you have two options. Look for the remains of an old railroad grade along the way, built in the 1870's as part of the network to supply timber to Virginia City.

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Snow free in early spring, this is a great walk through a mixed conifer forest with filtered views of Lake Tahoe along the way.Park in one of the turnouts along the highway and do not block the gate. Look for an iron pope gate on the west side of the highway.

Take Highway 28 from Highway 50 north approximately 2 miles.A short self-guided nature trail, located by the lookout, explains the history of the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Superb views of the lake can be seen through the free telescopes located here. During the summer the lookout is staffed with knowledgeable volunteers.Park in the parking lot just below the lookout. Turn right on Lakeshore Avenue and left on Forest Service Road 1601 (by the iron pipe gate). From Highway 28 on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, turn north on Reservoir Drive, just east of the old Tahoe Biltmore Casino.

REMEMBER.open campfires are NOT allowed in Desolation Wilderness! Other hikers will appreciate your observance of minimum impact camping and packing out what you pack in. Observe common courtesy and follow trail regulations. If you bring a pet on the trail, put it on a leash to minimize its impact on wildlife and other visitors. Three types of fees will be tested in the Desolation Wilderness: a wilderness permit reservation fee ($5.00), a overnight wilderness camping fee ($5/per person/per night w/3rd night free or $30.00 individual annual pass), and a parking fee at Eagle Falls Parking lot ($3.00 / per day / per vehicle or $20.00 / annual pass). Overnight users must obtain a permit and pay fees in person from the Forest Service office or Visitor Center. Day hikers may obtain a permit at the self-service stations located at the trailheads. Backcountry users need to obtain a WILDERNESS PERMIT for any hike into Desolation Wilderness. Be prepared with the proper clothing and equipment, no matter how short the hike. Meiss Country, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoe Rim Trail North & East Shore, South Shore, West Shore

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