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06/10/2008 12:54:21 PM · #1 |
I've never been to Trillium Lake and am thinking of shooting Mt. Hood this weekend in the classic reflected shot. My question is whether it is better at sunrise or sunset and how much of a hike it is to the best vantage points? Also, does anybody know a site that can tell me if there is still snow on the ground?
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06/10/2008 01:02:37 PM · #2 |
I was on the eastern side of cascades a few weeks ago. I think sunrise would be the best choice for getting Mt Hood in the background. If I have my directions straight - to look at Mt Hood from Trilium lake, you would be looking southwest. I imagine the light would best illuminate the mountain with the lake in the foreground in the AM.
I don't think there will be snow on the ground at this point. It's only 3500 feet there... |
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06/10/2008 01:09:33 PM · #3 |
| Your must be reading my mine. Off this week and wanted to go and do the same thing. Both Timothy and Trillium lakes have good views of Mt.Hood. In my opinion Lost Lake has the best view. The shots I've seen and personal experience camping at this lake the best time would be at sunset. As far as weather, it was snowing at the passes but not sticking over the weekend. Good luck have fun....Joe |
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06/10/2008 01:19:42 PM · #4 |
I called the ranger station ace and there is still 2-3 feet of snow and the road around the lake is not open yet. So you either need to snowshoe it in or have some tall boots.
Are you talking about the same lake bass or were you just speaking backwards. Trillium lake is located SSW of Hood so you are looking north-northeast across the lake to take pictures.
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06/10/2008 01:26:38 PM · #5 |
I am so wrong! Sorry - I had my directions all messed up. I googled and yes Trillium is south and a bit west of Mt Hood. I would imagine sunset may be best for color on the mountains. Originally posted by bassbone:
I was on the eastern side of cascades a few weeks ago. I think sunrise would be the best choice for getting Mt Hood in the background. If I have my directions straight - to look at Mt Hood from Trilium lake, you would be looking southwest. I imagine the light would best illuminate the mountain with the lake in the foreground in the AM.
I don't think there will be snow on the ground at this point. It's only 3500 feet there... |
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06/10/2008 01:56:21 PM · #6 |
| Crazy weather this late in the year. They were still sking on the lower runs at Timberline Lodge. Had a feeling there would be some snow, but 2-3 feet. Wow. But you know having snow on the ground with a good reflection of the Mt. on the lake might be a great shot. There is a back road to Timothy Lake that has some great views of Mt.Hood. It's a skinny forest road. Go through Estacada along the Clackamas river. Lots of cool places on the Clackamas River too. I've been camping these woods for 30yrs now. (I'm getting old). Still think Lost Lake is the best shot for what your lookng for. My new 40D came today. Since Mt.Hood is out, we are going to head to the Coast or my wife really would like to drive down to Reno. With the suburban gas milage, it's almost cheaper to fly....Take care. |
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06/10/2008 02:08:28 PM · #7 |
Lost Lake is another I'd like to visit, but I'd guess if it's hard to get to Trillium it would be next to impossible to get to Lost Lake.
I'm thinking about doing the hike anyway and making an adventure of it. It just depends how far it would be slogging through the snow with my gear.
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