This trail offers an easy hike to start, but increases in difficulty as you continue on. The view of mirror lake is worth the hike. Snowshoes are needed in the winter months and the trail seems to be fairly heavily uses, so don't expect a solitaire hike unless you are hiking at dawn on a weekday.

From Portland, take Hwy 26 E toward Mt Hood. The trailhead is about 7 miles on the right after you pass through the town of Rhododendron.