Marion lake – Great Bear Wilderness

I have never ventured up to this gem of a lake before. I was told that it gets a lot of traffic because of its proximity to the trailhead. Although I did meet a party on their way out there were no others at the lake when I arrived. To be honest this trail is steep,overgrown with brush and has lots of deadfall to maneuver. I regretted not bringing my bigger trail saw so that I could have cleaned some of it. Anyway by the look of the trail condition, I’m pretty sure there’s not excessive traffic back here.Your first views upon reaching the lake.

There is a large log jam at the outlet of the lake.

At the upper end of the lake are some nice camping areas with some grass for grazing.

Tanner enjoyed some lunch while I tried the fishing.

This is what the trail looks like. Doesn’t look like excessive traffic to me.

Lots of deadfall to work around.

Very nice lake to hike to for a couple days. If your heading up here with pack stock be prepared for some trail work.

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