Mirror Lake Trailhead
A new parking lot and plaza area was finished in the fall of 2018, located immediately adjacent to Skibowl West along Highway 26 near Government Camp. The plaza area includes vaulted toilets, picnic table, information kiosk, bike racks, and trash receptacle.
The parking area contains 2 accessible parking spaces and 49 regular parking spaces. The trailhead is located behind the restroom.
Provides access to: Mirror Lake Trail #664, which accesses Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.
Toilets maintained May 1st - October 31st
At a Glance
Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
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Fees: | Day use:
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Permit Info: | Oregon Sno-Park permit is required in designated sno-parks from November 1 through April 30. Permits are sold in DMV field offices and by permit sales agents at various locations like winter resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. |
Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply within Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. |
Closest Towns: | Government Camp, OR |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Yes |
Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of day use fee payment. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District: (503) 622-3191 |
General Information
Directions:From Portland, OR – travel 27.5 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and turn right into the Skibowl West/Mirror Lake Trailhead parking area.
From Government Camp: From the west end of the Government Camp Loop Rd. turn right (West) onto Hwy 26. Travel 0.4miles West on Hwy 26 to the Mirror Lake Trailhead Parking Are which will be on your left.
Accessibility:
Vault toilets and trailhead plaza are accessible.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Picnicking
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closure; includes PCT detour
- Avalanches on Mt. Hood
- Multiple ski trail bridge closures on Hood River Ranger District
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Timberline Lodge tours canceled for October
- Dog River Trail temporary closure
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road