Clara and Marion Lakes — Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

The trailhead was an easy 20 minute drive from Wenatchee and parking is right at the base of Mission Ridge.  The trail immediately starts climbing and doesn't really stop until just after the creek crossing.  At that point, you are almost to Lake Clara!  Larches are starting to turn but still a week or two until peak madness.  Many families with kids were taking advantage of this shorter hike.  Fishing was also popular!