Trillium Lake Explained

Trillium Lake
Coords:45.2673°N -121.7423°W [1]
Type:man made
Inflow:none
Outflow:Mud Creek
Catchment:1sqmi
Basin Countries:United States
Length:3000feet
Width:1400feet
Area:65acres
Depth:7feet
Max-Depth:21feet
Volume:380acre.ft
Pushpin Map:Oregon#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Trillium Lake in Oregon, USA.
Reference:[2] [3]
Elevation:3601feet
Islands:0
Cities:(none)

Trillium Lake is a lake situated 7.5miles south-southwest of Mount Hood in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is formed by a dam at the headwaters of Mud Creek, tributary to the Salmon River.[4] It was created by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife in 1960.[3]

The area which is now the lake was part of the Barlow Road, a component of the Oregon Trail. A log road across marshes allowed immigrants to pass to Summit Meadow, which was a toll station 1866—1870.[5] Trillium is a genus of flowers particularly noticeable in the area.

The lake is popular for fishing, camping and photography, often clearly reflecting Mount Hood. Adjacent Trillium Lake Campground is administered by the Zigzag Ranger District of the Mount Hood National Forest. The large campground features a seasonal boat ramp and wheelchair-accessible floating dock.[6] The lake is a very popular Nordic skiing destination from a trailhead across U.S. Route 26 from Snow Bunny. Some resources note its popularity on afternoons and weekends.[7] Trillium Lake is circled by the 2miles long Trillium Lake Trail.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. 1151417 . Trillium Lake . 2009-06-13 .
  2. Web site: Trillium Lake . . 2008-02-26 .
  3. Web site: Trillium Lake . Find Lakes . 2008-08-28 . 2011-07-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711003355/http://findlakes.com/trillium_lake_oregon~or00350.htm . dead .
  4. http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=45.27053&lon=-121.73788&datum=nad27&zoom=4 TopoQuest - Trillium Lake, USGS Mount Hood South (OR) Topo Map
  5. http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/61400/places/61459/ Trillium Lake/Summit Meadow
  6. Web site: Trillium Lake Camp . Oregon State Marine Board . Online Boating Facility Guide . 2008-08-28.
  7. Web site: Mount Hood National Forest Cross-country Skiing . GORP.com aka Orbitz Away LLC . 2008-08-28.
  8. Web site: Trillium Lake Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. hikespeak.com. 2020-05-22.