[3] The largest lake within the boundaries of the Columbia River Gorge, it is the source of the East Fork of Eagle Creek, and at 184 feet (56 m) is the deepest lake in the Mount Hood National Forest.

[1] At an elevation of 3,727 feet (1,136 m),[2] the lake is located in a cirque formed by glacial erosion.

[1] Less than 0.25 miles from a trailhead reachable by paved road, Wahtum Lake is a popular recreation destination.

A dense network of trails exists around the lake, with several leading 4,000 feet (1,200 m) down to the Columbia River.

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