Diamond peak is a 12,197' tall, pyramid shaped mountain that is also Idaho's 4th tallest peak and the tallest peak in the Lemhi Mountain range.
State: Idaho
Nearest City: Mud Lake
Mt. Range: Lemhi:
Type: Peak
Recommended Duration: Day
Getting There: From Mud Lake take the North Salmon Highway (28) 31 miles, then turn left at the Pass Creek Road. This road is pretty rough and rocky so a high clearance 4 wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Take this road for 1.7 miles and then turn left. This road goes up a little hill heading North and eventually heads west towards Diamond Peak. You will pass through several cattle fence gates while on this road. You will come to a part of the road that branches to the right. We recommend staying to the left. There are 2 ways up the mountain (see the trail map). This road will head south down a hill and then back up another hill. At the top of that hill take a right. This road will end at the trail head.Trailhead Info: It is pretty steep and rugged at the trail head. There is about one good spot for a tent if would like to camp. However you are exposed at this spot and it can get very windy.
Map:link
Distance: 5 Miles (round trip)Elevation Gain: 4,200'
Difficulty: Class 3
Description: Start hike by heading up a steep dirt/rock hill. Trail will continue to be visible for a little while but eventually disappears. Stay on the north side of the hill, heading west and gradually ascending. You can see the trail continue up the mountain as shown in the photo to the right. Make your way towards that trail. Once you reach the trail again it becomes very steep and there are many loose rocks. Once you reach the top of this section follow this ridge all the way up to the peak. The last section of the this hike is a difficult class 3 scramble. No ropes or other equipment are required but be safe and make sure you maintain 3 points of contact while scrambling. There are amazing views in all directions. Enjoy!
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