The Marbles - Marble Rim

Fort Jones California Hikes

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The Marbles - Marble Rim - Fort Jones California Hikes

The hike ascends to the impressive cliffs of the Marble Mountains via serene Sky High lakes Basin, a long dayhike best done as an easy overnight trip. Despite the low elevation, snow lingers on the trail well into June and usually returns by the end of October. This is (deservedly) the most popular hike in the wilderness, but crowds will be light relative to other alpine regions of the state. Fishing is possible in the Sky High lakes. Water is available at the trailhead until late September and sources are plentiful along the hike.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Fort Jones
Length:	17 total miles
Elevation Gain:	2,800 feet
Trail Type:	Loop
Skill Level:	Challenging
Duration:	10-14 hours
Season:	Mid-June through October
Trailhead Elevation:	4,150 feet
Local Contacts:	Marble Mountain Wilderness, Scott River Ranger Station, 530-468-5351
Local Maps:	USGS Marble Mountain
Topo Map:	The Marbles - Marble Rim Topographic Map
Guide Book:	101 Hikes in Northern California: Exploring Mountains, Valleys, and Seashore Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Weather Conditions

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph shifting to the east well after midnight.
Wednesday
Areas of fog and freezing fog in the morning. Partly cloudy in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4500 feet after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Thursday
Cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning...then chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.