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Gold Lake/Marilyn Lake snowshoe

  • Start date: 01/13/2025

  • Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

We will park at Gold Lake sno-park, cross the highway and snowshoe through timber to the shores of Marilyn Lakes, continuing on to the Gold Lake Shelter where we will have lunch and rest. The return route follows Gold Lake Road back to the sno-park. Ths is a moderate outing, 5 miles long and 500 feet elevation gain. Dress in layers, bring snowshoes, poles, food and water. 130 miles equates to $14.30 for the driver.

Photo by: Heidi Anderson

  • Event Leader: Jean Harris

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-953-0268

  • Event Leader Email: jeanmarieharr@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight

  • Rating:

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 130 miles

  • Season: 2025

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: proper clothing layers, snowshoes and poles

  • participant prerequisites: Capable of snowshoeing 5 miles.

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 5 miles

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 500 feet

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

9 happy snowshoers enjoyed a cold and sunny day as we meandered along Gold Lake Road and over to the Marilyn Lakes Trail. Every tree and twig was snow covered and beautiful as we trekked between Upper and Lower Marilyn Lakes to arrive at the Gold Lake Shelter. Gathering on the bridge for lunch placed us in the sun. Blue jays and scrub jays flew in to check us out. We headed through the campground to the shore of Gold Lake, then back to the sno-park following the road. We covered 5.5 miles for our efforts and had a sparkling day in the mountains.

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