Not only is there a perfect view of Mount Hood from the top of Tom Dick and Harry, but Mount Rainier and Mount St Helens can be seen in the distance on a clear day.

Mirror Lake + Tom Dick and Harry Mountain

Mount Hood National Forest

Daniel Sherman

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Plan In onX Backcountry

Pets allowed

Allowed

Elevation Gain

1,520.00 ft (463.30 m)

Trail type

There-and-back

Distance

6.40 mi (10.30 km)

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Hikers visiting Mirror Lake will enjoy spectacularly close and personal views of Mount Hood and Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. Visit in mid-July and you'll also enjoy the trail's outstanding abundance of Pacific rhododendron in bloom, as well as Douglas's spiraea surrounding the lake's marshy southern end.

Because the hike is short and Portland is close, visitors will also notice the overwhelming crowds, especially on summer weekends. Mirror Lake is easily the most trafficked hike in the Mount Hood area. To separate yourself from the masses, climb an additional 800 feet in elevation to the summit of Tom Dick and Harry.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer

Fall

Congestion

High

Parking Pass

NW Forest Pass

Pros

Amazing views of Mount Hood. Swimming in Mirror Lake.

Cons

Very heavily used year round.

Trailhead Elevation

3,400.00 ft (1,036.32 m)

Features

Backcountry camping

Big vistas

Typically multi-day

No

Nearby Adventures

Mirror Lake

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, Oregon

Tom Dick + Harry Mountain

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, Oregon

Tom Dick + Harry Mountain

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, Oregon

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Still Creek Campground

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Trillium Lake Campground

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Camp Creek Campground

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Comments

11/11/2019

Beautiful + peaceful

11/10/2018

How is this hike at the start of November?

08/22/2017

How does one reserve/gain access these campgrounds? I can't find mention of them on Mt. Hood National Forest list of campgrounds.

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