Mirror Lake Trail
Government Camp, Oregon
| Address: | Mt Hood National Forest, Mt Hood Hwy, Government Camp, OR 97028, USA |
| GPS: |
45°18'24.3"N 121°47'31.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
Hike
This family-friendly hiking trail leads to the beautiful Mirror Lake. It gets the name because it reflects Mount Hood in the still, glacier cirque lake. You will walk through a dense forest and have multiple opportunities to see excellent views of Mount Hood!
Although this is a heavily used trail due to its popularity and trailhead convenience next to the highway, Mirror Lake and the other Mt. Hood views are a MUST-SEE! You'll definitely want to bring a camera for the picturesque scenery!
Once you get to the lake, you can choose to take the loop around the lake which would make a longer hike, or you can just turn back and return the way you came.
Roundtrip: about 3.2 miles (with loop)
Elevation gain: about 700 ft
Difficulty: Easy
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Government Camp, Oregon
- Head west on Government Camp Loop toward E Meldrum St (0.7 mi)
- Slight right onto US-26 WDestination will be on the left(1.2 mi)
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