Divide Lake Hike

Overview

This hike takes you into the Diamond Peak Wilderness using the Vivian Lake and Mt. Yoran trails. The grade is very gentle to begin with, but even with a few steeper sections on the Mt. Yoran Trail, this route is not a challenge. The best time to go is late summer/early fall - after the mosquitoes have dissipated. The hike starts out on the Vivian Lake Trail #3662. After 0.8 miles, you'll reach a junction with Diamond Peak Tie Trail #4239. Keep going straight, and you'll quickly spot Notch Lake on your left. Walk to the far east end of the lake for the best views of this pretty little body of water, complete with a little rock island. Mosquitoes are rampant here in late July and early August. After Notch Lake, you'll reach another trail junction, where you'll turn right on the Mt. Yoran Trail #3683. Now the trail starts some serious climbing. After about a mile and a half, the trail tops out on a ridge. You start getting views of Diamond Peak on the right as the trail goes up and down along the ridge. Three miles from the trail junction, you'll pass beneath Mount Yoran and arrive at the north end of beautiful little Divide Lake. If you go left around the lake just a bit you'll get a glimpse of the top of Diamond Peak. The main trail goes right along the western shore, where you get a view of an unnamed rocky peak towering above the lake. If you look back, you'll also see Mount Yoran. The trail continues on to meet up with the Pacific Crest Trail less than a mile from here, but if this is your stopping point, there are numerous campsites in the area, especially near two tiny ponds just beyond Divide Lake. Be aware that the area is buzzing with mosquitoes in late July and early August. If you're here for a day hike, return the way you came.

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