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Diamond Lake is only a 2.5-mile backpack trip from the 4th of July Campground and Trailhead. The lake is located at a timberline with a few trees which allow a little windbreak and privacy between the ten campsites located at the lake. Most of the campsites are located on the north and west sides of the lake, these are designated, reservations-only campsites. There is a waterfall just west of the campsites. The trail: Head west on the old road which serviced the Fourth of July Mine. At .3 mile the Arapahoe Pass/Glacier Trail goes off to the right (FS904) Follow the road that goes left, FS975. The route will continue west for about 1 mile. The trail to Diamond Lake will go off to your left (FS975) and the road will continue west. Take the trail for another mile and a sign will point to Diamond Lake off to the right of FS975.
Created on: 2024-09-08 11:46:05