Several unimproved roads in the area are great for hiking, and lead variously to the edge of the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness and to the Wild and Scenic Salmon River. Be aware of bikers on the road. Also an easy loop around the lake to hike on. There is a campground/day use area. In the winter, this is a great place to snowshoe/xc ski.

Activity Notes

We will meet in the parking lot at 9:15 a.m. A Sno-Park permit is required for the lot. We will not cross the dam. We will work our way up the western, then the northern sides of the lake, to complete the circuit - approximately 5 miles. Trillium Lake Sno-Park is off Highway 26 southeast of Government Camp, opposite the Snow Bunny Lodge, in the Mount Hood National Forest. It’s roughly an hour’s drive from Portland. Safety and other considerations: Everyone will need to sign a Mazamas Liability Release Form (if you sign up online, you will have signed the liability release form). Step out onto Trillium Lake’s frozen surface at your own risk. During winter storms, traction tires or chains may be required to traverse Highway 26. Even though Trillium Lake is accessible, you still should stock your car with all the winter-emergency necessities, like blankets, snow shovel and extra food. Don’t snowshoe in the tracks of cross-country skiers, with whom you’re sharing the loop, and give snowmobiles plenty of berth. Email David.R.Christopher@gmail.com with any questions.  

 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 57 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Lake(s), Mountain Views, Swimming Hole
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