Mount Bailey

Mount Bailey is a volcanic summit near Diamond Lake that rises to approximately 2,550 meters with forested slopes of mountain hemlock, western white pine, and Shasta fir. Its bare peak extends above the treeline and contains a snow-filled crater.

The summit acquired its current name when a surveyor's notes were misread by a cartographer, replacing the earlier name Mount Baldy that referred to its bare peak. This naming error has persisted for generations.

The summit held spiritual significance for Klamath peoples, who called it Youxlokes and gathered there for ceremonies. This heritage remains part of the landscape's identity today.

Access is via a 5-mile hiking trail from the Fox Spring trailhead along Oregon Route 230 that crosses forested terrain. In winter, specialized snowcat vehicles provide an alternative to traditional climbing.

During winter, specialized snowcat vehicles transport skiers to the summit rather than using traditional chairlifts. This enables skiing access to high-altitude terrain that would otherwise be unreachable.

Location: Douglas County

Elevation above the sea: 2,553 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: 43.15510,-122.22001

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23