Oregon hiking trails - Marion Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County

   
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There are hiking and backpacking trails all over Oregon, and one of those is Marion Lake Trail in Linn County. There are plenty of hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own unique splendor. Here in the wonderful state of Oregon backcountry backpacking is a magnificent idea. This is a one trailhead hiking and backpacking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh
    air, and Marion Lake Trail in Linn County, Oregon is a perfect choice. This great outdoors trail is not that long but it's always delightful to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. The length of Marion Lake Trail is about average having an average number
of uphill miles which makes it a magnificent hiking and backpacking trail for the average person looking for a magnificent adventure. Oregon has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. There's not much difference in elevation along Marion Lake Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This great outdoors trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Marion Lake Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; through December this neighborhood sees the most rain, and the  
driest of the months is July. Marion Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,041 feet which is about average. Marion Lake Trail is 5.8 miles long it's a mid length walk. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a nice way to explore these peaks. High temperatures at Marion Lake Trail during the days of summer are in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Marion Lake Trail temperatures sink to the 30's. Marion Lake Trail is a hiking trail relatively far from Bend, but it is one of many brilliant hiking trails in this vicinity. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Gatch Falls is a great local attraction, and while you're here at Marion Lake Trail it's a tremendous idea to take a look at Eight Lakes Basin. If you go for the outdoors, you'll adore Marion Lake Trail. Stay the night at Wizard Falls Campground. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Central Cascade Range. Marion Falls is a pretty spot to visit while you're at Marion Lake Trail; let's not forget Jack Creek which is a stream that you may stumble upon while you're here.
In case you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Marion Creek, and a pleasant visit to Bingham Basin is a tremendous way to spend an afternoon. There's some flowing water nearby, Whiskey Creek is a stream you can stop at while you're here; Marion Lake Trail is a nice place to visit for more than one day, Trout Lake Campground is a nice place to camp nearby.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5775, Longitude -121.8943
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Total in and out hiking length = 5.8 miles

Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles

Difficulty : Medium

Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 1041 feet


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 Trails Near Marion Lake Trail:
Blue Lake Trail, Linn County County , 1 miles away,  13.2 hiking miles, 2356 feet elevation difference
Swallow Lake Trail, Linn County County , 2 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 3182 feet elevation difference
Bingham Ridge Trail, Linn County County , 2 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 1458 feet elevation difference
Pine Ridge Trail, Linn County County , 2 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1692 feet elevation difference
Pamelia Lake Trail, Linn County County , 5 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 952 feet elevation difference
Minto Pass Trail, Linn County County , 5 miles away,  8.4 hiking miles, 967 feet elevation difference
Woodpecker Trail, Linn County County , 6 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1135 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Marion Lake Trail:
Trout Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 15 miles away
Wizard Falls Campground, Jefferson County, 17 miles away
Cold Springs Resort, Camp Sherman, 17 miles away
Black Butte Resort, Camp Sherman, 17 miles away
Lemiti Campground, Clackamas County, 17 miles away
 Whitewater Near Marion Lake Trail:
Marion Creek, Linn County County , 3 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls)
 Hotels Near Marion Lake Trail:
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters , 18 miles away
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 26 miles away
Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 27 miles away
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 37 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 38 miles away
 Lakes Near Marion Lake Trail
Marion Lake, Linn County , 1 miles away
Green Peak Lake, Linn County , 3 miles away

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