Contact Info
Deschutes National Forest
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
- Phone:
- 541-383-4000
Basics
- Length:
- 18.2 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 9 - 11 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5100 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 5100 feet to 7200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2100 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
This section of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is between Emigrant Pass (Summit Lake) and Willamette Pass (Northwest Forest Pass required) and passes through the Diamond Peak Wilderness Area. The trail goes around the east base of Diamond Peak (elevation 8744 ft) near timberline (about 7100 ft). Diamond Peak has been deeply cut into by glaciers, leaving sharp divides (aretes) separating great bowls (cirques). Basaltic lava and volcanic cinders and ash make up this stratovolcano.
Details
Length:
18.2 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
9 - 11 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5100
Elevation Range:
5100 feet to 7200
Elevation Change:
2100
Season:
Summer to Fall
