Whitefish Creek Trail
This trail begins at the west end of Crescent Lake. It follows Whitefish Creek into Diamond Peak Wilderness up through lodgepole pines to a beautiful view of Diamond Peak at Diamond View Lake. The trail crosses Crater Butte Trail #44 before reaching Diamond View Lake.
From the lake the trail descends along Trapper Creek through Engelmann spruce and white fir to the west end of Odell Lake and Yoran Lake/Trapper Creek Trailhead.
At a Glance
Permit Info: | Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from June 15 through October 15. Free permits are self-issued at the trailhead. |
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Closest Towns: | Crescent, Oregon |
Information Center: | Crescent Ranger District 136471 Hwy 97 North PO Box 208 Crescent, OR 97733 (541) 433-3200 |
General Information
Directions:From Crescent, OR, travel 12 miles west on County Road 61, then go 3.5 miles north on Highway 58 to Crescent Lake Junction. From the junction go west towards Crescent Lake and take Forest Road 60 west for about 4 miles. Trailhead is near Whitefish Horse camp on the west side of Crescent Lake.
Activities
Day Hiking
See additional information under Backpacking.
Backpacking
Near Diamond View Lake, the Crater Butte Trail #44 is crossed.
Horse Riding
See additional information under Backpacking.