Marion Falls

Photographer: G. Price

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• From Salem: Head east on HWY 22 past milepost 66 and turn east onto Marion Creek Road.
• From Eugene: Head east on HWY 126. When 126 meets up with HWY 20 head east on 20 for
  three miles until junction with HWY 22. Turn left onto the access road, then turn left
  at the stop sign (HWY 22). In about 15 miles turn east onto Marion Creek Road
  between mileposts 67 and 66 on HWY 22.

1. Once on Marion Crk Rd note your odometer reading or reset your trip odometer.
2. Count up 4.5 miles to the trail starting point (GPS1). Northwest Forest Pass required.
3. You will pass Lake Ann about 1.5 miles up the trail. You will need to
   traverse several boulders near Lake Ann on the path to Marion Falls.
4. A little over a quarter mile from Lake Ann the path forks.
   Take the right fork marked #3495.
5. About 0.1 mile from that fork look for a very faint trail off to the
   right of the main trail (you know you've past it when you see a minor
   mountain of huge boulders to the left - head back).(GPS2)
6. Once on this trail look for a slightly obvious path as you head
   for the sound of water. It would be helpful to leave marks like arrows
   on the ground or other indicators to help find your way back. A lot of
   fallen trees make it hard to see the trail coming back.
7. Once you see water turn to the right above the bank and walk parallel
   to the water (downstream). You will reach a precarious overlook in 100 yards.(GPS3)