Ophir Creek to Spooner Summit - North

For 21 miles the trail roams high above sparkling alpine lakes rimmed with aspens, through sun-warmed conifer stands, and across steep flower-strewn slopes. From Marlette Peak, magnificent views stretch across Lake Tahoe and over distant peaks beyond. A rocky perch beneath Herlan Peak seems to float directly above the clear waters lapping at Sand Harbor. The trail ends up on the southeast side of Hwy. 431 1 mile below the Mt. Rose summit. Park near the south edge of Tahoe Meadows and look for a small Ophir Creek Trail (OCT) sign near the treeline. The TRT intersects the OCT 600' from trailhead. Roadside parking, no kiosk.

Ophir Creek: on the southeast side of Highway 431 1 mile below the summit. Park near the south edge of Tahoe Meadows and look for a small Ophir Creek Trail sign near the treeline. The TRT intersects the OCT 600' from the trailhead. Roadside parking, no kiosk.

Spooner Summit North: on the north side of Hwy. 50 at the Spooner Summit sign. Dirt pull-off parking.

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