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| | There are plenty of hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own unique splendor. Oregon has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. There are hiking trails all over Oregon, and Mirror Lake Trail is one of them, and it's in Deschutes County. Here in the nice state of Oregon backpacking is something that is always fun to do. Mirror Lake Trail is a one trailhead wilderness hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry hike it normally. This backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if |
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you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. It's a long drive from Bend to Mirror Lake Trail, but when you backcountry hike it you're always having a splendid time. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, Mirror Lake Trail in Deschutes County, Oregon is a splendid place for
| | getting out. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This walk shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 605 feet which is lower than average. Mirror Lake Trail is a wet spot that gets a good deal of rainfall; through December this region sees the most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. This great outdoors hiking trail is a normal length great outdoors hiking trail with an average | |
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amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a good challenge. With its 7 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry walk. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding area. The great outdoors
hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a great way to explore these peaks. Mirror Lake Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. Mirror Lake Trail is quite long,
so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. High temperatures at Mirror Lake Trail through the summertime are in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's; after the sun is down all through
the wintertime temperatures at Mirror Lake Trail plunge into the 20's.
Briefly about the general area:
Sink Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth stopping at; camping at Upper Campground is always a brilliant experience. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but
if it's for you then we recommend Squaw Creek, and you must certainly dedicate some time to Quinn Meadows since you're here at Mirror Lake Trail.
A great location like Wickiup Plain here at Mirror Lake Trail is too pleasant to miss, and Blacktail Spring is an inspiring site
to visit while here. Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a brilliant time here at Mirror Lake Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Elk Lake Springs. All the outdoors fun things in the Central Cascade Range will keep you coming back persistently. Mirror Lake
Trail is nice enough to spend more than a day at, East Lake Resort and RV Parks is a nice local campground, and why not have a look at nearby Tyee Creek since you're here at Mirror Lake Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.0164, Longitude -121.7818
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 605 feet
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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22 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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23 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Mirror Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Mirror Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mirror Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Mirror Lake Trail:
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Wickiup Plain Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 1 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference |
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Moraine Lake Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 427 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 275 feet elevation difference |
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Quinn Creek Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 662 feet elevation difference |
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Island Meadow Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 704 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 12.2 hiking miles, 1359 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Mirror Lake Trail:
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 22 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 23 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 26 miles away |
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The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 27 miles away |
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26 miles away
