Hiking – Lower Diamond Lake

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Hiking – Lower Diamond Lake

Lower Diamond Lake

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,220 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,021 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph casual

Please note the steepness and starting elevation in assessing your level of fitness and ability to keep pace with the group. Call Carroll at (303) 515-0697, if you have questions.

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Limited parking at the trailhead will necessitate an early start.

Depart CMC at 6 am. Pick up and restroom stop at Nederland High School, with 7:10 am departure.

Drive up the 5 mile 4th of July Road is rough. Carroll will drive her Outback, but one more SUV driver will be needed. 

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 Essentials, including sun protection, rain gear, 2+ liters of water and snacks. Poles are highly advised for rocky, cliff side water crossings. 

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