Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Thanks. Cycle Oregon '07. Climbed the 13 miles from Diamond Lake, rode around the rim road, and then rode back down to Diamond Lake. 6,400' of climbing (topped 7,000' four times) in 47 miles as the last 13 were nearly all down hill.
The cool think is that I will be doing it again this summer. The GF and I got two of the coveted slots in Cycle Oregon this year. (More than 2,200 slots filled in less than 40 min.). We will be riding up from the south this time. Riders will have the option of looping the lake twice. While it's a beautiful place, I am not that crazy.
Creater Lake is incredible. I've only been there, once, in June, and wasn't able to camp where I had planned because of six to eight feet of snow on the ground. I was able to drive through, and camped at a lower elevation ... I think on Diamond Lake? Beautiful place, with beautiful surroundings, and I'd like to take my bike up there before too long. Enjoy your trip!