Marion Lake Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 13.0 miles from Idanha, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
5,456 Steps 1  (2.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Marion Lake Trail

Elevation

The Marion Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,337 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,396 ft. and an elevation range of 941 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.5 mi3,396 ft4,337 ft941 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
55 min0.00 ft928 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs77.3928 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Marion Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Idanha, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Bruno, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mount Jefferson, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Coffin Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Marion Forks, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Marion Lake, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Echo Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Santiam Junction, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Three Fingered Jack, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Marion Lake Trail #3436.

What is the length of the Marion Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.5 miles (4.1 km) or 5,456 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Marion Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 55 minutes in one direction and in 1.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.