This beautiful trail is for Intermediate skiers who want a challenge. It is a 7.6 mile round trip for the upper lake, and 9.7 miles for both lakes, both with about 1100 cumulative elevation gain. Starting from the Barlow Pass Sno-Park, you'll gain 500 ft over 1.3 miles - remember this hill and control your speed on your way back out. Travel through forest and meadows to reach the upper lake, with a view of the top of Hood from the south end of the lake. The trail from the upper lake down to the lower lake is moderately steep, best saved for Advanced skiers.

Activity Notes

THE classic intermediate tour on Mt Hood. No road skiing here. This is a loop tour that follows the Pacific Crest Trail for much of the tour. The loop passes by both of the Twin lakes and is 8.5 miles with 1,100 ft. elevation gain. For just about all of the tour you are either working you way up a hill or zipping down a hill. In fresh powder this tour is a winter wonderland. In icy crusty snow well … let’s hope for good conditions.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 59 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 10 miles
Interesting Features Lake(s)
Relevant Books Cross-Country Ski Routes Oregon
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