The location for these stunning views is Trillium Lake, a 65-acre man-made lake at 3,600 feet that offers a leisurely hike, picnic tables, camping and non-motorized water activities.

Hike Trillium Lake's Trails For Scenic Mountain Views Hitting the trails around Trillium Lake and the surrounding Mt. Hood National Forest is a great way to experience the region's scenic beauty.

Only 40 miles southeast of Portland in the Mount Hood National Forest, Trillium Lake sits at an elevation of 3,500 feet, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A 2-mile shoreline trail circles the ...

A woman who was lost while hiking with a friend southwest of Trillium Lake on Friday was found safely, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Catherine Howell, 72, was hiking ...

This spectacular view is one of many reasons the four-mile Trillium Lake Winter Loop trail is popular with snowshoers and cross-country skiers.

A donations box has been placed at the start of the trail, where visitors leave Trillium Lake Sno-Park. Weekend grooming is done by a volunteer with the donated dollars.

When winter hits, the recreation adage goes: “If you can walk, you can snow shoe” on the trail to Trillium Lake in the Mt Hood National Forest.