Kelsay Mtn. Loop Snomo
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,001 ft
- climb
- 5,044 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Oct
- best months
Is KELSAY MTN. LOOP SNOMO open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Diamond Lake Ranger District.
Fall Prescribed Burning
Agency alert covering Diamond Lake Ranger District · USFS · Diamond Lake Ranger District
Fall Prescribed Burning
Agency alert covering Umpqua National Forest · USFS · Umpqua National Forest
Poole Creek Campground Closed for the 2026 Season
Agency alert covering Umpqua National Forest · USFS · Umpqua National Forest
National Forest Service Road 28 Roadwork
Agency alert covering Umpqua National Forest · USFS · Umpqua National Forest
Blue-Green Algae Precaution for Diamond and Lemolo Lakes
Agency alert covering Umpqua National Forest · USFS · Umpqua National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Diamond Lake Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Kelsay Mt. Out-and-back Snomo is a 3.62-mile out-and-back trail in Oregon with 1,001 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 5,044 feet.
Local outfitters
- Diamond Lake Resort12 mi away
- Shelter Cove Resort & Marina19 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Lemolo Falls · North Umpqua Trail: Lemlo · Lemolo Lake Shortcut
Best time to go · Jun–Oct
Best time to visit KELSAY MTN. LOOP SNOMO
Best months: June–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.
Jan
39° / 27°
17 wet · 10 snow
Feb
42° / 27°
15 wet · 9 snow
Mar
46° / 29°
17 wet · 9 snow
Apr
50° / 32°
17 wet · 5 snow
May
61° / 38°
14 wet · 1 snow
Jun
68° / 43°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 48°
4 wet
Aug
79° / 47°
4 wet
Sep
72° / 43°
6 wet
Oct
58° / 36°
12 wet · 1 snow
Nov
45° / 31°
16 wet · 6 snow
Dec
38° / 26°
18 wet · 11 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lemolo Lake 3 Nnw, OR, 5 mi away at 4,077 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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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