Mirror Lakes Trail,
Deschutes National Forest

Located 21.9 miles from Sisters, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
7,024 Steps 1  (3.3 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Mirror Lakes Trail

Elevation

The Mirror Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,004 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,436 ft. and an elevation range of 568 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.3 mi5,436 ft6,004 ft568 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs47.1565 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs0.00 ft565 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Mirror Lakes Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Linton Lake, OR
  2. North Topo Map: North Sister, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Trout Creek Butte, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Substitute Point, OR
  5. Topo Map: South Sister, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Broken Top, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Packsaddle Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Elk Lake, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Bachelor, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Mirror Lakes Trail #20.

What is the length of the Mirror Lakes Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) or 7,024 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Mirror Lakes Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.