MIRROR LAKE

Click the Portland Hikers Field Guide link to get directions and the details. 

http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Mirror_Lake_Hike

  

Mirror lake is a quick and easy hike to a breathtaking lake with a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. You've no doubt seen this image in postcards, calendars, or promotional ads about Oregon and its many wonders. It is 2.9 miles round trip, easy hike, and family and dog friendly. They close the hike when the snow hits late fall, but it is open to snowshoers.

You can continue past the lake to access the Tom Dick and Harry Mountain hike, which is a 5.8 mile round trip with knock-out views as well.

Trillium Lake

We took a quick trip out to Trillium Lake around Thanksgiving, so we could get a loop in before they closed the access road. The road was real icy, but we were able to get in/out with no real problems. We lucked out on a real nice day, so we took the opportunity to take some photos for our xmas cards. Great day! We did the one mile loop around, which I've never actually done. Here's a few I-Phone shots. (Speaking of which, the resolution of these Iphone photos looks terrible on the web...will start lugging SLR around)

South side of Trillium: