Triangle Lake

Hidden Triangle Lake seen from a rock outcrop

Triangle Lake is a shallow lake cradled in a labyrinth of rocks, trees and creeklets. It is accessible via Triangle Lake Trail, which forks off the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) at the Desolation Wilderness boundary between the Upper Echo Lake and the PCT/Tamarack-Lake-Trail junction. The hidden lake is a destination that attracts day-hikers as well as backpackers. Sheltered spots between the fractured rocks serve as campsites. The opening over Triangle Lake's north shore widens the scenery for a panoramic view of the mountain ridges between Mt. Tallac and Dick's Peak.