![]() ![]() Residents and visitors to Incline Village and the Lake Tahoe area can now enjoy a complete Incline Flume Trail which includes historic artifacts and a restored natural environment. Nevada Land Trust believes the Bull Wheel parcel has value for conservation, education and recreation purposes, and that it provides a significant public benefit. Nevada Land Trust is grateful for the assistance of private and public agencies, including Friends of Incline Trails, Tahoe Fund, and U.S. Prepping the ‘missing link’ for public use means the trail has been realigned and restored to better protect the surrounding historic and natural areas. 3 miles of trail that is now authorized for use by the U.S. Nevada Land Trust’s involvement with this property oversaw the restoration and realignment of the Incline Flume Trail’s “missing link,” the. Nevada Land Trust is proud to work on such an important piece of property that will add to Incline Village’s recreation options. Working with project partner Friends of Incline Trails, we focused on trail-widening, erosion control, minor trail reconstruction, and installation of educational and way-finding signs. Also nearby is the historic Bull Wheel structure, which was used from 1880-1894 to bring lumber over the mountains, and other historic relics such as the Incline Tramway (namesake of Incline Village) and a V-Flume. Forest Service, Nevada Land Trust has realigned and restored the Incline Flume Trail section to better protect the historic area and natural environment in preparation for public use. By completing the transfer of the property to the U.S. This generous donation allowed Nevada Land Trust to move the property into public ownership, which was realized in 2021 – something Incline Village residents had long hoped for. A portion of this trail was under private ownership until 2015, when Cheryl and David Duffield donated 18.6 acres to the Nevada Land Trust. There is a popular seven-mile trail in Incline Village, Nevada known as the Incline Flume Trail, which runs from the Mt. The trail starts near the Spooner Lake Picnic Area, at the junction of Highway 28 and 50. Contact the Spooner Park ranger for more information: Bill Champion (775) 831-0494.Residents and visitors to Incline Village and the Lake Tahoe area can enjoy a complete Incline Flume Trail which includes historic artifacts and a restored natural environment. Be sure to remember lots of water, sunscreen and bug spray. There are flush toilets, water faucets and picnic tables at Spooner Lake and primitive bathrooms along the trail and at Marlette Lake. The easy long downhill back is something to look forward to as well. ![]() The peace and quiet at the shimmering waters of the lake are a great place to swim, eat lunch, or even do some catch and release fishing (from July to September). Catch your breath while you fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat and brook trout. The trail also passes a former cord woodcutter cabin, follows a creek for a few miles, and goes over three separate bridges. The trail itself is also full of colorful history close to the fish hatchery site, there’s a pile of logs that has remained untouched since the 1870’s when two stubborn loggers couldn’t agree on a price for the pile. At the lake, a stone chimney stands alone to mark the former site where the Leonard family’s summer cabin once stood. If you’re going in October, be sure to bring a camera, because that’s when the Aspen leaves turn a stunning golden shade. Flowers in the meadow are as diverse as they are pretty, and varieties include pink bog mallow, pink yarrow, and lavender. At the beginning of the trail, you’ll be beckoned by a meadow of wildflowers and absolutely beautiful Aspen groves. It’s a moderate hike as it’s mostly uphill – the elevation gain is about 1200 feet. The hike is a long one, but the trail is mostly even terrain, and the pristine water oasis of Marlette Lake couldn’t be more rewarding. The hike follows the well-maintained North Canyon trail from the Spooner Lake parking lot, which is often used by hikers as well as mountain bikers and horseback riders, although the new upper single track trail is just for hikers and sure to be quiet. This 9.5 mile round-trip hike is one that shouldn’t be missed if you have a full day. ![]()
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