Hard to get a bad pictures on a day like today.

about the hike:
Length: 3.2 mile with loop
Elevation Change: 700 gain
Season: Late Spring thru late summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Permit: NW Forest Pass Required

Features: One of the most popular hikes in the Mt Hood National Forest. This gentle hike begins at the highway 26 trail head. Most of the hike wanders through dense forest. There are only a couple areas where you can view the surrounding mountains and valleys until you reach the lake itself. There is a loop trail that goes around the lake providing multiple vistas that are exceptional in beauty. Flowers abound during season.