Recreation Briefly 8/21

Marlette-Hobart closed weekdays

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says parts of the Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry near Marlette Lake are closed Monday through Fridays because of construction on the Marlette Water system.

The area closed to hikers and their visitors is the backcountry areas between Marlette Lake and Hobart Lake. The closure bans travel beyond the access gate above Lakeview Estates at the south end of Washoe Valley.

However, Ash Canyon Road, Hobart Lake, North Canyon Road, the Marlette Flume Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail are all open.

Association hosts Trail of Dreams

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will host a free, one-hour Trail of Dreams, at Explore Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

During this hour, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the TRTA, about our programs and activities, how you can volunteer to work on the trail or lead a hike, hear some really great trail stories, meet our volunteers and staff, and find out how you can get more involved with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

Explore Tahoe, An Urban Trailhead is at 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Call (530) 542-2908 for more information.

New hours for fall at Bodie park

September brings changing hours at Bodie State Historic Park. Starting Sept. 1, the park will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Park admission is $5 per person. Children ages 6-16 are $3, and children 5 and younger are free. Dogs are permitted in the park but must be on a leash at all times.

Daily tours of the Standard Consolidated Stamp Mill are available at noon and 2 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

Proceeds from these tours benefit Friends of Bodie.

To reach the park, take Highway 270, seven miles south of Bridgeport off of Highway 395. From there, the park is 13 miles northeast and the last three miles are rough dirt road.

Highway 270 is the best road into the park. Do not rely on GPS directions.

For more information, call 760-647-6445.