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3.3 miles
Distance
592 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
01:17:17
Avg time
556 ft
Altitude change
5,431 ft
Altitude min
5,988 ft
Altitude max
5,432 ft
Altitude start
5,988 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
23%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,375 ft
Distance down
3,363 ft
Distance flat
01:17:17
Avg time

Mirror Lakes Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #20
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #10472 in Hiking [+]
    • #18604 in Trail Running
    • #35954 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #181 in Hiking · Oregon [+]
    • #390 in Trail Running
    • #874 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Mirror Lakes is a 3 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. Highlights include a lake. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 hour17 minutes to complete this trail.

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Mirror Lakes Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
3 days
First 1.5 miles or so clear, then patches of packed snow. Was fine getting up to Mirror Lake without spikes, but they were very useful coming back...
Aug 29, 2025 @ 12:06pm
Aug 29, 2025
Despite a little smoke blowing in from the SW, lovely hike through varied terrain, 72 degrees, filtered sunlight through towering mountain...
Sep 25, 2020 @ 10:27am
Sep 25, 2020
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      Directions to mirror-lakes trailhead (44.016780, -121.782210)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mirror Lakes located?
      Mirror Lakes is located in Three Sisters Wilderness, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Three Sisters Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.01678, -121.78221.
      ▼ How hard is Mirror Lakes?
      Mirror Lakes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mirror Lakes?
      Mirror Lakes has 592 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,431 ft to 5,988 ft.
      ▼ Is Mirror Lakes a point to point trail?
      Mirror Lakes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mirror Lakes?
      Mirror Lakes is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mirror Lakes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mirror Lakes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Mirror Lakes?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Mirror Lakes are:
      • June (4 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mirror Lakes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mirror Lakes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mirror Lakes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes to hike Mirror Lakes. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mirror Lakes?
      Mirror Lakes is a very popular trail. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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