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Trillium Lake |
| Trillium Lake | |
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| Location | Oregon |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Lake type | artificial |
| Primary inflows | Mud Creek |
| Primary outflows | Mud Creek |
| Catchment area | 1 square mile (2.6 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3,000 ft (910 m) |
| Max. width | 1,400 ft (430 m) |
| Surface area | 65 acres (26 ha) |
| Average depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Max. depth | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Water volume | 380 acre-feet (470 Ml) |
| Surface elevation | 3,601 feet (1,098 m) |
| Islands | 0 |
| Settlements | (none) |
| References | 12 |
Trillium Lake is a lake situated 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of Mount Hood in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is an artificial lake, created in 19602 by the damming of Mud Creek, a tributary of the Salmon River.3
The area which was to become the lake was part of the Barlow Road, a component of the Oregon Trail. A log road allowed passing immigrants across marshes to Summit Meadow which was a tollgate from 1866-1870.4 The trillium for which it is named is the Genus name for several species of a flower indigenous to the Pacific Northwest and other temperate climates, and are particularly noticeable in meadows in the area.
The lake is popular for fishing and photography, often clearly reflecting Mount Hood. Trillium Lake Campground is administered by the Zigzag Ranger District of the Mount Hood National Forest. The large campground contains a boat ramp and wheelchair access to a floating dock.5
During winter, the lake is a very popular Nordic skiing destination with its trailhead across U.S. Route 26 from Snow Bunny. Some resources recommend avoiding it on afternoons and weekends due to its popularity.6
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