Oregon · Hiking

Porcupine Creek Nature

Porcupine Creek NaturePhoto: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
loop
65 ft
climb
5,312 ft
high point
Loop
route
Jun–Aug
best months

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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.

Porcupine Creek Nature is a short, easy loop hike in the Diamond Lake Ranger District of Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, about half a mile from Diamond Lake. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated easy with a total elevation gain of 65 feet. The loop is about 0.5 miles long, with a low point of 5,233 feet and a high of 5,312 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.09 miles, with a grade of 11 percent. The trail surface is natural, and bikes are allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Chemult weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 39°F and only about three wet days. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 37°F and lows near 15°F. Diamond Lake campground sits just 0.2 miles away, and the Mount Thielsen Trail is 0.8 miles off. The Dellenback Bike Path and South Shore Pavilion are both within about 1.4 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Porcupine Creek Nature

    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 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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