Diamond Peak does indeed have the kind of idyllic alpine scenery that draws crowds to more famous Oregon peaks.  But here most of the alpine idylls are packed into one miniature cove: the little-known Divide Lake basin between Diamond Peak and Mt. Yoran.  If you have extra energy after hiking up to Divide Lake, an 0.8-mile climb leads to a pass with a view across Central Oregon.

Turn off Willamette Highway . . .

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This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Central Oregon Cascades