The Tahoe Rim Trail | Day 8: Gray Lake - Marlette Peak Campground

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The Tahoe Rim Trail | Day 8: Gray Lake - Marlette Peak Campground (24.7 miles)
(8/26/23) I left Gray Lake this morning just as the sun started hitting the surrounding peaks. It was a beautiful morning, and I was headed up to the highest point of the TRT - Relay Peak - 10,285’.
The views were spectacular on the way up. Lake Tahoe disappeared from view and I got my first views into Carson Valley since day 1.
About 14 miles in on the day, I came across my last water source until Spooner Summit in 20 miles. I would be camping in the middle of this stretch too. So I carried out 5 liters for 10 miles to the campground so I would have enough for today, overnight, and the first 10 miles the next day. It was exhausting and heavy. The scenery was beautiful though, and that helped. I really don’t like dry stretches like this though. It’s amazing to think that a week ago on the other side of the lake the trail was a river, now there’s no water for miles.
Shortly before arriving at camp I arrived at an exposed area with views of Marlette Lake and Lake Tahoe. This provided a welcome boost on my last mile of the day.
Marlette Peak Campground was already mostly full when I arrived at 5pm. It was a pretty quiet night for me and I headed in early after a big day and bigger day tomorrow.
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[@Glazehikes]

Thanks. Another beautiful episode. You are exceptional at capturing landscape images. I’m getting pretty stoked for my TRT trip starting in exactly 2 weeks from today. Yay.
Again, thank you. Peace and happy trails.

[@papertiger795]

The barren area above Marlette lake was probably my favorite stretch of trail. It was brutally windy (I'd say 45-60mph sustained winds)... it made it hard, but an unforgettable and unique experience.
Really loving your take on this trail. Thanks for sharing!

[@give.me.wilderness]

Definitely a favorite area for me too! Thanks for watching!

[@RhodySeth]

Bikes only allowed on even days? That's gotta be a confusing rule to follow.
Glad that creek panned out.

[@give.me.wilderness]

Yeah the rules change throughout the trail. Allowed, not allowed, allowed only on even days depending on the section. I just kept on hiking 🥾
The water was a bit of a gamble but it paid off. Would have been a looong day having to walk back though!