Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Located in an ignored area of Oregon this is a walk up peak with minimal technical climbing skills needed. There is some 3rd class climbing along a moderately exposed ridge near the top. You will find views from Hood to Shasta on the roomy summit, but probably not too many other people.
Activity Notes
This is a one-day, car-to-car climb. We will meet at the Rockpile Trailhead where, on August 17th, we will depart the parking area at 7:00 AM. The round-trip climb distance is about 12 miles. The overall elevation gain is approximately 3,550 feet. There will be some scree scrambling, but this is not a technical climb. Nonetheless, we will move swiftly to return by 4:00 PM. So climbers must be in excellent condition and know their limits. Those who cannot keep up may be turned back.
I will endeavor to select a team by July 8th, but will keep registration open until August 2nd for a waitlist.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 180 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 3 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 11 miles |
| General Route Info | Several trailhead options exist for the start of this climb, all to the south of Diamond Peak: Rockpile Lake (≈5200 ft elev.), Diamond Peak (5489 ft elev.) and the PCT at Summit Lake (5601 ft elev.). Amount of cross-country travel and distance to summit varies depending upon which TH is chosen. All eventually end up on the south ridge. Access to any of these trailheads is limited by snowpack. |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Relevant Books | 75 Scrambles in Oregon, Best Non-technical Ascents by Barbara Bond Climbers Guide to Oregon by Nicholas Dodge |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Diamond Peak and Emigrant Butte. |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
