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Hike of the Week for Friday, January 27, 2012

Clara and Marion Lakes

Family friendly snowshoe route on Mission Ridge

Article and photo by Craig Romano

Marion Lake
An obscure Marion Lake in the dead of winter.

These two little larch fringed lakes tucked within basaltic slopes high on Mission Ridge make for an excellent snowshoeing adventure. With easy access to the trailhead, a signed trail and avalanche free route, Clara and Marion Lakes are a perfect destination for beginning snowshoers. Continue at Clara and Marion Lakes.

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