Due to necessary repairs on the Marlette Dam, the Nevada Division of State Parks has announced that trails in the wilderness of Spooner Lake State Park will be closed.
These closures will last until 2026 after going into effect on March 31, 2025.
For the duration of the renovations, Marlette Lake will be drained and closed to all visitors as part of this crucial infrastructure project.
Public access to and from the nearby trails will be prohibited, including:
- North Canyon Road
- Marlette Lake Trail
- Marlette Creek Trail
- Hobart Road from Laxalt Junction to Marlette Lake
- Marlette Dam Trail
- Marlette Flume Trail South from the Rock Slide (see map)
- Marlette Lake Road
- Snow Valley Peak Road
- North Canyon Campground
- Hobbie Leonard Cabin
Additionally, because of gas line repairs, the following trails continue to be closed:
- Franktown Creek Road
- Snapdragon Trail
- Hanna’s Cabin Trail
- Pipeline Road
- Red House Flume Road
- Lakeview Road
Hobart Reservoir and Ash Canyon Road will remain open throughout construction, as will the Tahoe Rim Trail and Capital to Tahoe Trail.
Authorities warn visitors that it is totally forbidden to access construction zones and use closed pathways. Throughout the project, emergency personnel will have unrestricted access.
Visitor questions can be directed to Jason Crosby of the Nevada Division of Public Works at (775) 720-0473, Jonathan Lesperance of Lumos Inc. at jlesperance@LumosInc.com, or Spooner Lake State Park at 775-749-5980.
