Tom, Dick and Harry
and Mirror Lake
This popular hike has it all - wildflowers, mountain
lakes and spectacular views of Mt. Hood and the Cascades.
The trail begins in shady woods and switchbacks up through the cool
forest for 1.5 miles to Mirror Lake. You can camp here ro go for
a swim. For hikers wanting a short trip, this make a great turnaround.
From Mirror Lake, you'll follow a ridge with sweeping views of Mt.
Hood and the valley below. In spring and early summer, the sides
of the trail will be covered in wildflowers.
Enter woods and prepare to switch back when you come
to the huge pile of stones. The trail climbs through open forest
with rhododendhren lining the trail (below) before reaching the
rocky summit of Tom, Dick and Harry with 360 views. That's Mirror
Lake down below in the photo at right.
You can do this hike in winter too. Here's
a link to photos taken in January.
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