Best River & Lake Hikes Near Mt. Hood
River & Lake Hikes
Frog Lake actually doesn’t have a hike around it, however, there are numerous trailheads from Frog Lake. Scamper up to Twin Lakes or Frog Butte to work those glutes. Also, a fantastic spot for paddle boarding or kayaking.
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Frog Lake
Frog Lake actually doesn’t have a hike around it, however, there are numerous trailheads from Frog Lake. Scamper up to Twin Lakes or Frog Butte to work those glutes. Also, a fantastic spot for paddle boarding or kayaking.
An easily accessible hike to a scenic lake that reflects Mt. Hood on sunny days.
Distance: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 640 feet
Difficulty: Easy
This wide, well-graded trail heads off from the highway and crosses over ten different footbridges along its path toward pristine alpine waters which stunningly reflect Mt. Hood’s snow-capped peak in fair weather.
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Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664An easily accessible hike to a scenic lake that reflects Mt. Hood on sunny days.
Distance: 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 640 feet
Difficulty: Easy
This wide, well-graded trail heads off from the highway and crosses over ten different footbridges along its path toward pristine alpine waters which stunningly reflect Mt. Hood’s snow-capped peak in fair weather.
Beautiful views of wetland wildflowers with a high-mountain backdrop.
Distance: 1.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 10 feet
Difficulty: Easy
It’d be easy to spend an entire day at Trillium Lake. The astounding Mt. Hood stands high over the beautiful lake waters where swimming, fishing, and canoeing are just a few of the fun activities that can be had.
Trillium Lake Loop Trail #761
Trillium Lake Loop Trail #761Beautiful views of wetland wildflowers with a high-mountain backdrop.
Distance: 1.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 10 feet
Difficulty: Easy
It’d be easy to spend an entire day at Trillium Lake. The astounding Mt. Hood stands high over the beautiful lake waters where swimming, fishing, and canoeing are just a few of the fun activities that can be had.
The gorgeous, unbelievably clear spring-fed lake is a sight you won’t soon forget.
Distance: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: negligible
Difficulty: Easy
This hike is all about the destination. Thankfully, the trail is nothing more than a couple-hundred yards of easy walking from the parking area.
Little Crater Lake takes its name from the blue, clear waters of its famous, much larger namesake further south in Oregon. Located a mere 600 or so feet from the Pacific Crest Trail, Little Crater Lake is a natural feature fed from an artesian well. That means the water is cold, around 42 degrees or colder year-round. So while swimming is not allowed, it's a perfect spot for a picnic.
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Little Crater Lake OR
The gorgeous, unbelievably clear spring-fed lake is a sight you won’t soon forget.
Distance: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: negligible
Difficulty: Easy
This hike is all about the destination. Thankfully, the trail is nothing more than a couple-hundred yards of easy walking from the parking area.
Little Crater Lake takes its name from the blue, clear waters of its famous, much larger namesake further south in Oregon. Located a mere 600 or so feet from the Pacific Crest Trail, Little Crater Lake is a natural feature fed from an artesian well. That means the water is cold, around 42 degrees or colder year-round. So while swimming is not allowed, it's a perfect spot for a picnic.
The 6.6-mile, out and back hike to Burnt Lake is well worth your while. Along the way you'll experience an enchanting forest, which provides plenty of shade from the heat. You will be rewarded with beautiful views of a crisp alpine lake and, if you're lucky, a stunning view of Mt. Hood. You may even want to add a loop around the lake to your hike, which is less than one mile. We suggest packing a picnic to enjoy while there. Don't be intimidated by the unpaved road; even a low-to-the-ground sedan can make it.
Burnt Lake
The 6.6-mile, out and back hike to Burnt Lake is well worth your while. Along the way you'll experience an enchanting forest, which provides plenty of shade from the heat. You will be rewarded with beautiful views of a crisp alpine lake and, if you're lucky, a stunning view of Mt. Hood. You may even want to add a loop around the lake to your hike, which is less than one mile. We suggest packing a picnic to enjoy while there. Don't be intimidated by the unpaved road; even a low-to-the-ground sedan can make it.
This PGE lake has been called "the best kept secret on Mt. Hood." Located near Timothy Lake, it's regularly stocked with rainbow trout and also has a nice population of cutthroat and brown trout. It's open year-round for day use, with a $5 fee.
Lake Harriet
This PGE lake has been called "the best kept secret on Mt. Hood." Located near Timothy Lake, it's regularly stocked with rainbow trout and also has a nice population of cutthroat and brown trout. It's open year-round for day use, with a $5 fee.
Perhaps not as well-known as its man-made cousin Trillium, Timothy Lake is still a beautiful spot that offers stellar views of nearby Mt. Hood. It's a little further out than some others, but it's worth the extra travel time, as it offers great fishing, sailing, and kayaking options. It's also one of the few lakes that allows motorized boating. Plus, there's a scenic 16-mile bike trail around the lake that makes for a nice, scenic ride.
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Timothy Lake
Perhaps not as well-known as its man-made cousin Trillium, Timothy Lake is still a beautiful spot that offers stellar views of nearby Mt. Hood. It's a little further out than some others, but it's worth the extra travel time, as it offers great fishing, sailing, and kayaking options. It's also one of the few lakes that allows motorized boating. Plus, there's a scenic 16-mile bike trail around the lake that makes for a nice, scenic ride.
Restroom facilities are available at the trailhead. Access to Badger Creek Wilderness. Badger Lake Trail 479A is a nice, short hike around Badger Lake. Most visitors start this trail where it leaves Forest Road 140 near the northeast end of the lake. Head south on this trail passing a campsite. After 0.4 miles, the trail becomes an unmaintained, unimproved lightly used path that continues around the south end of the lake passing several campsites along the way. The north end of the lake is served by a better maintained trail. After approximately 1 mile, the path rejoins the maintained trail on the west side of the lake. After 0.3 mile on the maintained trail, the trail reaches the junction with Badger Creek Trail #479. Vehicle travel is very difficult. Only high clearance vehicles are advised to attempt travel to the lake.
Badger Lake
Restroom facilities are available at the trailhead. Access to Badger Creek Wilderness. Badger Lake Trail 479A is a nice, short hike around Badger Lake. Most visitors start this trail where it leaves Forest Road 140 near the northeast end of the lake. Head south on this trail passing a campsite. After 0.4 miles, the trail becomes an unmaintained, unimproved lightly used path that continues around the south end of the lake passing several campsites along the way. The north end of the lake is served by a better maintained trail. After approximately 1 mile, the path rejoins the maintained trail on the west side of the lake. After 0.3 mile on the maintained trail, the trail reaches the junction with Badger Creek Trail #479. Vehicle travel is very difficult. Only high clearance vehicles are advised to attempt travel to the lake.
Sandy River Trail is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Corbett, Oregon that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
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Sandy Ridge Trail System
62700 E Barlow Trail RdSandy River Trail is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Corbett, Oregon that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Still Creek Trail is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Rhododendron, Oregon that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Still Creek Trailhead
Still Creek Trail is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Rhododendron, Oregon that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Old Salmon River Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Welches, Oregon that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Old Salmon River Trail #742A
Old Salmon River Trail #742AOld Salmon River Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Welches, Oregon that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Twin Lakes Trail is a 7.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Government Camp, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Twin Lakes Hiking Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailTwin Lakes Trail is a 7.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Government Camp, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Clear Lake Trail is a 7.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Government Camp, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Clear Lake
Clear Lake Trail is a 7.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Government Camp, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.