Oregon · Hiking

Diamond Lake Snomo

28.0 mi
one way
3,109 ft
climb
6,098 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is DIAMOND LAKE SNOMO open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fremont-Winema National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Diamond Lake Snomo is a point-to-point hike in the Klamath Ranger District of Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 28 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 3,109 feet from a starting point at roughly 5,877 feet to a high point of about 6,098 feet. The climb is steep, and the route also drops about 4,597 feet, so plan for a long day. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Crater Lake show July and August highs around 69°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 30s and rain on most days. The trip takes about 11 hours. Cold Springs and South Rock Creek are both within half a mile, and Snow Lakes and Sky Lakes are about 2 miles away. For an overnight base, Fourmile Lake Campground is about 6 miles off.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit DIAMOND LAKE SNOMO

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 20°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 19°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 20°

      18 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 23°

      16 wet

    5. May

      49° / 29°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      57° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 41°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 42°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      63° / 37°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 30°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 23°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 19°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crater Lake Nps Hq, OR, 24.7 mi away at 6,485 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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