Oregon · Hiking

Hyatt-Lake of Woods Snomo

13.5 mi
round trip
3,083 ft
climb
5,781 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Hyatt-Lake of Woods SnoMo is a 27-mile out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in the Medford Ashland Field Office in southern Oregon. The route starts at about 5,748 feet and climbs to a high point of 5,781 feet, with a total gain of 3,083 feet over the course of the trip. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 3.9 miles in, where the grade reaches 16 percent. The hike is rated expert. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Howard Prairie Dam weather station show July and August highs around 79°F with only two or three wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days. Nearby options include Grizzly Creek for canoeing, Pederson Nordic for cross-country skiing, and Beaver Dam Campground and Daley Creek Campground for camping.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit HYATT-LAKE OF WOODS SNOMO

    Best months: May–October. 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

      36° / 23°

      15 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 23°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      16 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      13 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      60° / 36°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      68° / 40°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 47°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 46°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 40°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 33°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

      13 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 23°

      15 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Howard Prairie Dam, OR, 3.9 mi away at 4,567 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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