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OREGON
Diamond Lake Resort
Contact: Diamond Lake Lodge
Diamond Lake, OR 97731
800-733-7593
FAX: 541/793-3309
Trail Mileage: more than 300 acres of groomed trails; thousands of
acres of ungroomed riding areas
Prime Time: January through mid-March
Off-Peak: December 1 through 20, March 15 through April 15
Annual snowfall: 120-180 inches (above 6,000 feet)
Average winter temp: 20-30 degrees F
The Diamond Lake area is nestled in the heart of the Oregon Cascades
at the base of three ancient volcanoes, including Mt. Bailey (elevation
8,363 feet), the highest groomed snowmobile trail in Oregon. Other recommended
riding areas include Crater Lake National Park and Kelsey Mountain Loop.
For more information, contact the Diamond Lake Visitor Center, 503/793-3310;
Crater Lake National Park, 503/594-2211; Diamond Lake Ranger District, 503/498-2531
or the Umpqua National Forest 503/672-6601.
Union County
Contact: La Grande/Union County Visitors and Conventions
1912 Fourth St. #200
La Grande, OR 97850
514/963-8588
FAX: 541/963-3936
Trail Mileage: 200 miles of groomed trails; 250 miles ungroomed
Season: December 15 through April 15
Prime Time: January through March
Annual snowfall: 24 to 72 inches
Average winter temp: 0-35 degrees F
Popular riding areas include Mt. Emily, Catherine Creek and Ladd Canyon.
Suggested attractions include Indian Rock, Boulder Park, Anthony Lakes,
the Blue Mountains and the Wallowa Mountains.