Marion Lake/Eight Lake Basin Backpack

Activity Notes

Marion Lake & 8-Lakes Basin is a classic alpine and introductory backpack location. This hike is 4-days & 3-nights (Pace 2, B Hike Rating). It will be at a leisure pace and provide ample opportunity for optional activities on Day 3 incl. photography, fishing & day hikes.                          HIKE SCHEDULE/AGENDA:

• DAY 1 Marion Lake Trailhead to Pine Ridge-Blue Lake Trail Jct. Leave TH at 12 noon. 3.4 miles; elev. range 3352' - 4711'
• DAY 2 Pine Ridge-Blue Lake Trail Jct. to Jorn Lake. 3.15 miles; elev. range 4711' - 5353'
• DAY 3 Optional Activities Day from Jorn Lake. Day hike ideas incl.:
  • Option Idea A: Jorn Lake to Bowerman Lake. 1.16 miles (rt); elev. range 5080' - 5110'
  • Option Idea B: Jorn Lake to Santiam Lake. 4.94 miles (rt); elev. range 5080' - 4950'
  • Option Idea C: Jorn Lake to Mowich Lake & Duffy Lake. 5.44 miles (rt) 5080' - 4799'
  • Option Idea D: Combine Options B & C into a loop. 7.32 miles (rt).
• DAY 4: Jorn Lake to Marion Lake Trailhead. 6.55 miles. 

Prospectus is here.