1. Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
2. 0.5 miPass Third Pond.
3. 50 ftBear right, heading NW.
4. 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
5. 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
6. 0.1 miPass Second Pond.
7. 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
8. 400 ftTurn right, heading SW.
9. 50 ftPass First Pond.
10. 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
11. 50 ftTurn right, heading W.
12. 0.1 miBear right, heading W.
13. 350 ftBear right, heading S.
14. 50 ftPass Towners Pond.
15. 150 ftSharp left, heading SE.
16. 50 ftSharp right, heading SE.
17. 50 ftBear left, heading S.
18. 100 ftReach Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
19. 100 ftBear right, heading S.
20. 50 ftSharp left, heading SW.
21. 50 ftSharp right, heading SW.
22. 200 ftBear left, heading SW.
23. 350 ftBear left, heading SW.
24. 0.1 miTurn left, heading NE.
25. 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
26. 150 ftTurn left, heading NE.
27. 400 ftTurn left, heading NW.
28. 0.1 miTurn right, heading E.
29. 150 ftTurn right, heading SE.
30. 50 ftBear left, heading SE.
31. 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/mount-hood-recreation-area-golf-course-viewpoint-second-pond-out-back-9-lakes