2 m away
Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain
A popular hike to gain incredible views of Mount Hood.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 547 m
- Descent
- 547 m
Mirror Lake
Hike to a scenic lake providing a beautiful reflection of Mount Hood.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 219 m
- Descent
- 219 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 6˚
Mirror Lake is a beautiful alpine lake on the ridge across from Mount Hood. When the water is still, the lake's surface creates a perfect mirror, reflecting the impressive summit of Mount Hood.
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Description
The hike to Mirror Lake is exceedingly popular due to its easy access directly off Mount Hood Highway. Consequently, you can expect to experience plenty of trail traffic from other users up to Mirror Lake. Due to its popularity, the trail tread is well-maintained and non-technical.
If you're looking for some bonus miles, you can continue beyond Mirror Lake to the Summit of Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain, but be aware that the climb gets more challenging beyond the lake.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Features
- Picturesque
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
Similar routes nearby
4.9 km away
Trillium Lake Loop
The classic easy lake hike for reflective views of Mount Hood.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 17 m
6.2 km away
Timberline Trail
One of the finest backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 62 km
- Ascent
- 3.3 km
- Descent
- 3.3 km
7.8 km away
PCT: Barlow Pass to Lolo Pass
Miles 2091.7-2114.2 of the northbound PCT: Climbing on the flanks of Mount Hood, to sweeping views over Oregon and up to the mountain’s icy crown.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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