Length: 3.2 mile with loop Elevation Change: 700 gain Season: Late Spring thru late summer Difficulty: Moderate Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features: One of the most popular hikes in the Mt Hood National Forest. This gentle
hike begins at the highway 26 trail head. Most of the hike wanders through dense forest.
There are only a couple areas where you can view the surrounding mountains and valleys until
you reach the lake itself. There is a loop trail that goes around the lake providing
multiple vistas that are exceptional in beauty. Flowers abound during season.
