Oregon · Hiking

Lake West Snomo

Lake West SnomoPhoto: OregonDOT, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.6 mi
round trip
561 ft
climb
5,404 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is LAKE WEST SNOMO open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Diamond Lake Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Diamond Lake Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lake West Snomo is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Diamond Lake Ranger District of Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 561 feet, and it starts at roughly 5,238 feet, reaching a high point of about 5,404 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.9 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chemult show July highs around 83°F with lows near 39°F and only about three wet days, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The hike sits close to several other destinations. South Shore Pavilion and South Shore Hiker/Biker Camp are both about 0.3 miles away, and Broken Arrow Campground is about half a mile off. Mount Thielsen Trail lies about a mile away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit LAKE WEST SNOMO

    Best months: June–August. 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

      37° / 15°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 17°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 21°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 24°

      10 wet

    5. May

      63° / 30°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 34°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 39°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 37°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 30°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 24°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 21°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chemult, OR, 18.8 mi away at 4,760 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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