I am seeking Marion Mountian Trail information/Hiker Wisdom.

[snakeback]

Thanks Norris.


Does anyone know how the trail is marked? I can bring a map and compass, but wasnt sure if it was a clear shot up to LRV or not.

[Hikin_Jim]

Thanks Norris.


Does anyone know how the trail is marked? I can bring a map and compass, but wasnt sure if it was a clear shot up to LRV or not.

Marked? Mostly you just follow the path. If you're thinking of blazes or little markers of some sort, there aren't any of those. Well, there are a few on the PCT, but not really on the Marion Mountain Trail.

HJ

[Norris]

The trail is easy to follow when dry. With snow (not sure how much has fallen the last few days) could be a bit of an issue. Do you have a Garmin GPS? If so, I can provide a GPS track. Send me a pm.

[snakeback]

Thanks for the replies. The reason I am trying to get up to an overnight area to sleep at 10k is because I am going to be in the Andes next month, at Elevations between 11-14k hiking. I hiked the Peak last month and for the first time in my life experienced some altitude sickness, so I am trying to get my body a little bit acclimated before I even get down there for this trip. Friend of mine said if I go up there a couple times before my trip, it will help me for when I am in South America. I think I will just do a Round Valley overnight this weekend and hike to the peak the next day and back to the Tram since I have a buddy with me who hasnt done his movement before. Then, week before Andes, just hike the MM Trail to LRV & Peak one more time. Hopefully my friend is right and I will be a "little bit" acclimated for this adventure. I sleep at sea level and have to confess was upset I was feeling sick last time I went up there. It was humbling, but I am glad I learned it here and not down there. I also l earned hydration tablets are the best thing ever invented, LOL.

[Florian]

Can I just got an overnight permit for a space at that camp ground AND one for LRV and park my truck in the space I pay for? or is this camp grounds not allocated/managed like most of the other parks?

There was no campground host during the summer. But a day use Adventure Pass is only $5. Cheaper than the campground fee which i think was $15.

-Florian

[Vnthali]

I'm certainly no expert having only hiked this route once, but I wouldn't want to try this route without the trail. With the weater getting colder and snow being a factor, navigation is going to be even more important. That said, this is an awesome trail.

S/F,

[iSurfLowers]

I have had good luck avoiding altitude sickness using Diamox. I use a very, very low dose, such as 50 to 100mg. almost any doctor will prescribe it to you with no questions asked as it is a well known med for altitude sickness. the last time I picked some up they cost about $5.

The only "problem" I have had is that the docs don't know that very minimal doses are very effective. you can read more about this topic on the Whitney message board if you are interested.

[Allan Bartlett]

It's a very strenuous hike. I did it in late June two years ago when I was getting ready to summit Mt Whitney. I recommend hiking poles. As I was about half down the mountain, my foot slipped on some loose gravel or rocks. I got lucky and only ended up twisting my ankle, but I had to limp down alone the rest of the way with a pain throbbing ankle. I was able to use my poles like crutches. I found out out the hard way that accidents can happen real fast up there. I ended up being lucky that I didn't hurt the ankle any worse than I did. Luckily for me I was prepared with ankle tape. All those high school football ankle taping lessons came in handy.