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Summary: This is a a great hike for the energy spent - the most elevation and views I've gained with the least amount of effort. Continue past Mirror Lake south up the back of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. There are no switchbacks - just a mile long trail that climbs fairly graduallyaround to the west side of the hill then cuts back and heads north-east to get you to the top. There are a few minor challenging spots, but when you see the rock pile at the top, crest, then see Mirror Lake below you and Mt. Hood splayed out magnificently before you, you'll pinch yourself and wonder how you got so lucky as to see that 360 with so little effort. The day we went up it was cloudy, so we only got glimpses of the mountain, and only a few ridges to the south. But on a clear day the views would be nothing short of spectacular for 360 degrees. One word of caution - you could get close to some several hundred foot drops - use your head. Continue down the ridge a bit for some exploratory fun. Trailhead: This is the same trailhead as Mirror Lake. If you've driven over Mt. Hood you've seen the trailhead - it's on the right or south side of the road as you go east on a big bend just before Ski Bowl. It's a few miles above Rhododendron and just 2 or 3 miles below Government Camp. Mt. Hood is only 50 miles from Portland. A Northwest Forest pass is required to park at this trailhead. Buy the annual pass for $30.00 - otherwise pay $5.00 for a day pass. At the Mirror Lake Loop trail, take a right, then another right a few hundred yards up the trail on the south end of the lake - the ridge trail is not marked, but it's the only one off the loop trail anywhere on the lake. (Lat:45.30631 Lon:-121.7917) Trail Guides for Tom Dick and Harry Mountain, near Mt. Hood: Pacific Northwest Hiking 1000 Hikes in OR and WA by Ron C. Judd and Dan A. Nelsen (Avalon Travel Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Mt. Hood National Forest Info Center, Welches, OR 503-622-7674 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Steve Snyder, who has posted 13 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by DALE on 11/5/2007 NOV4TH 2007...WOW,GREATEST VIEW MY WIFE AND I HAVE EVER SEEN..CRYSTAL CLEAR PANORAMA OF RAINIER,ADAMS,ST.HELENS,JEFFERSON AND HOOD(RIGHT IN YOUR FACE)AND THE ENDLESS FOOTHILLS..A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE TRAIL ALL VERY PLEASANT..WOULD NOT TAKE SMALL CHILDREN PAST MIRROR LAKE...AND DEFINITELY GET MY LEGS IN SHAPE FOR THE DOWNHILL TREK...FOR A COUPLE PEOPLE IN THEIR MID 60'S WE HAD A BLAST...CAN'T WAIT TO TAKE OUR 30 SOMETHING KIDS ON THIS....THIS GETS AN A+++++++
Reviewed by Scotty Holm on 8/14/2007 I did this hike on a summer Saturday and it surprisingly wasn't that busy. We saw a lot of people at the lake and some on the hike up, but there was only 1 other group at the top. Great views, great hike, and it's so close to portland (about 1 hour). I loved it and plan to come back with my fiancee and dog, and I will probably give it a go in the winter with snowshoes. I recommend this hike, it's amazing.
Reviewed by Kerry on 5/21/2007 I've been all four seasons (snowshoes in winter of course) and it's a lovely hike any time of year. Crowded on the weekends. There are campsites and I saw people swimming mirror lake when I went in summer. 
Reviewed by Jeff on 11/19/2006 Just did this hike today (Nov 18) with plenty of snow on the ground. Still a great hike and we met a lot of people on the trail - maybe 2 dozen.
Reviewed by BE on 9/9/2006 One of our favorite hikes. Very crowded during the day, so we prefer taking it at night. Check the moon and sunrise schedule and time your hike accordingly. There's nothing like a sunrise and moonset from Tom, Dick & Harry Mt.
Reviewed by PAL on 7/31/2006 Hiked around Mirror Lake then on to Tom,Dick, & Harry with a small group of seniors on July 25th. The weather was a perfect 70 noonish and not a cloud in the sky. It was as you imagined on a clear day. The MOST bang for my effort buck -- ever! Hood, Adams, St. Helens, Rainier, and Jefferson: all displayed before us. And all the quiet needed to appreciate.
Reviewed by Sushil Ram on 6/12/2006 I hiked into Mirror lake and few hours later my friends Dave and Jerry showed up and we camped at the lake caught several brook and brown trout. The next morning at 6:00 am we hiked to the top of Tom Dick and Harry and took 1 hour. Took a picture with Booda. Then we went to the end of the trail and hiked down(no trail) the side to Comfort lake. Bushwacked for about 2 hours and cross streams and dense trees to make it back to camp and it was great adventure I don't recommend going down the ridge to comfort lake it is dangerous hike down and very steep and loose rocks.
Reviewed by Phillip T on 2/6/2006 To much snow to summit this weekend. I did not need snoeshoes till the fork after Mirror lake. Snow-camped Saturday night, got back in time for the Seahawks to loose. Thanks for the sucker bets... Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Clackamas County Hiking, Clackamas County Trails, Clackamas County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||