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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 | [1][2] |
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 1960[2] by the damming of Mud Creek, a tributary of the Salmon River.[3]
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]
See also
References
- ^ "Trillium Lake". The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, Oregon. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
- ^ a b "Trillium Lake". Find Lakes. Retrieved on 2008-08-28.
- ^ TopoQuest - Trillium Lake, USGS Mount Hood South (OR) Topo Map
- ^ Trillium Lake/Summit Meadow
- ^ "Trillium Lake Camp". Online Boating Facility Guide. Oregon State Marine Board. Retrieved on 2008-08-28.
- ^ "Mount Hood National Forest Cross-country Skiing". Gorp Away aka Orbitz Away LLC. Retrieved on 2008-08-28.
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