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Diamond Peak Horse Camps and Trails

Diamond Peak was carved by glaciers that created its distinctive shape and left the area dotted with dozens of small lakes. The Diamond Peak Wilderness Area is flanked by Odell Lake to the northeast, Crescent Lake to the southeast, and Summit Lake to the south. Mt. Yoran, Redtop Mountain, and Lakeview Mountain are also located within the wilderness area.

Whitefish Horse Camp: There are three things that are particularly wonderful about this horse camp. First, there are over a dozen trails you can ride right out of camp. Second, there is a water spigot at each campsite. And third, after a long, hot ride you can go for a refreshing swim in Crescent Lake, which is less than a quarter mile from the campground. Advance reservations are required. Diamond View/Snell Loop Trail: As you might expect from the name, Diamond View Lake provides a lovely view of Diamond Peak across its blue waters. The trail travels primarily through lodgepole pine forest, with some stands of hemlock and fir.
	Fawn Lake Loop Trail: The highlights of this horse trail include stands of enormous old-growth timber on the Metolius-Windigo Trail as it runs along the shore of Crescent Lake, a beautiful view of Fawn Lake (which in turn provides views of Lakeview and Redtop mountains), and short side trips to Pretty Lake and Stag Lake. Meek/Summit Loop: The portion of this trail that loops from Meek Lake to Summit Lake is shaded by old-growth hemlocks and firs, and is decorated with lakes and lily ponds that are strung along the trail like beads on a necklace. Summit Lake offers a beautiful picnic spot.
Windy/Meek Loop Trail: The Windy Lakes are very pretty, and the terrain between Meek Lake and the Windy Lakes features large hemlock and fir trees and a smattering of picturesque lakes.
	Windy/Oldenberg Loop Trail: The Windy Lakes and Oldenberg Lake are lovely and serene, and the trail between them runs through a very pretty fir and hemlock forest. The trail to Windy Lakes is best done on the uphill leg of your ride, as it is fairly steep and is punctuated at frequent intervals by water diversion logs. The ride down from Oldenberg Lake is easy.

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