Trillium Lake
A small lake on the southern foot of Mount Hood. On calm mornings, the snowy peak is perfectly reflected in the water, making it Oregon's most famous reflection spot.
Trillium Lake lies about 3 kilometers south of Government Camp. The lake is about 3 kilometers around, with a gentle loop trail, boardwalks, and a campground, and in summer you can go canoeing or fishing. Mount Hood's reflection is most complete at sunrise and in the early morning when the water is still. In summer, parking costs about US$10 per day (or the National Park annual pass is accepted). In winter, the road is not plowed, so you must enter from the Sno-Park beside US-26 on a snowshoe route. It can be combined with Timberline Lodge on the same day and is about 1.5 hours from downtown.
Opening hours
All day (vehicles allowed in summer)
Nearby sights
- Timberline Lodge
- Mount Hood
- Columbia River Gorge
- Multnomah Falls
- Vista House at Crown Point
- Hawthorne District
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
- Alberta Arts District