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Marion Lake Trail

Mapped as Marion Lake Trail 3436

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Idanha, OR

5.2 mi8.3 kmRound trip

≈951 ft≈290 mElevation gain

4,285 ft1,306 mHigh point

2 hr 48 minEstimated time

Moderate2.6 mi / 4.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.5 mi (5.7 km) on FR 2255

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Marion Lake (#3436)

Trailhead: Marion Lake Trailhead

Off Marion Creek Road, near Idanha, OR

Coordinates: 44.57682, -121.89439

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Overview

Marion Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.2 mi / 8.3 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 951 ft / 290 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,285 ft / 1,306 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 48 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,363 ft / 1,025 m · high 4,285 ft / 1,306 m

Nearby

Marion LakeLake · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Marion Lake Outlet Trail 3495Hiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Lake AnnLake · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Pine Ridge Trail #3443Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Bingham Ridge Trail #3421Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Rockpile Lake Trail #4005Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Brush Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Swallow Lake Trail #3488Hiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.