Oregon · Hiking · Diamond Peak Wilderness

Mt. Yoran

7.6 mi
round trip
2,067 ft
climb
6,791 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Mt. Yoran open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Mt. Yoran, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Mt. Yoran is a hard hike in Oregon's Diamond Peak Wilderness, part of the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 7.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,067 feet, and it reaches a high point of 6,791 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 1.1 miles in, where the grade reaches 20 percent. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. Plan for about 3.5 hours on the trail. Diamond Peak Tie lies about 0.4 miles away, and Vivian Lake Trail #3662 and Hemlock Butte Trail #3620 are each within about a mile. For an overnight base, Trapper Creek Campground is about 6.6 miles off.

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