Mirror Lake Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.30277, -121.77728
- Elevation: 3640 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 75 minutes
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Hikes starting here
- Mirror Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Tom Dick and Harry Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees, Facilties, etc.
- As of November 2018, a fee/pass is not required
- Dogs on leash
- Restrooms, information kiosk at trailhead
Driving Directions
Drive east on Highway 26.
From the last traffic light in Sandy, just past the ARCO station, it's 28.0 miles through the communities of Welches, Zigzag, and Rhododendron before you make a right turn for Ski Bowl West and the Mirror Lake Trailhead.
Make another immediate right into the new (November 2018) parking area at the Mirror Lake Trailhead.
Notes
This is the busiest trailhead on Mount Hood, providing easy access to lovely Mirror Lake. If the parking area is full, you will need to use the Ski Bowl West Trailhead, but remember that SnoPark permits are required there in season. You can avoid the crowds by simply hiking on weekdays, or consider a late afternoon hike on weekend, when crowds thin and alpenglow colors the mountain. Be sure to carry a flashlight or headlamp if you intend to stay past dark, however.
Page Contributors
- Splintercat (Tom Kloster) (primary)