The route up to the top of Mount Mara from the south is very interesting, but the top section is very steep.   The route from the west is more gradual, but is the longest route.  The route from the northeast has the highest start point and is the easiest and quickest route.  

Drive north on the Lac du Bois Road, then turn west onto the Pruden Pass Road.    Follow this rough road to the end and park near the gate.   For years we have been using this route, but we were a little uncomfortable with crossing the fenceline at the start   By using a new search engine offered by BC Lands, we were able to determine that the fence is a grazing lease fenceline, not private property.   When I examined the fence, I noted there is easy access for persons on foot, by lifting the wire loop.   There are private lands beyond up in Pruden Pass, so the best route is to to cross the fence (close it properly behind you), then immediately start climbing the hill.   The lower slopes are forested, but there are many grassland gaps.   You will come onto a bench with an upland pond.   Bypass the pond and continue to climb.   There are no trails, but you may find game tracks for a while.   Once on top, you will be surprised to find that the top of Mount Mara is divided by a deep gully.   It looks like a massive meat cleaver has separated the mountain into two parts.   There is a trail in the bottom of the gully running north south.   It is easy climb down and back up the other side.   Take the time to go to the views on each side of Mara before returning by the same route. 

The back side of Mara is a gentle route, completely different from the south side.    Go quietly and leave no trace of your passing, but bring your camera for the views.