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Timothy Lake Trail System

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Recommended Routes in Timothy Lake Trail System - 2

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Favorite The view over Gone Creek Campground to Mt. Hood from the Southshore Trail is sure to impress. Photo by Gene Blick.
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Timothy Lake Loop

11.7 mi 18.8 km • 1,089' Up 331.96 m Up • 1,091' Down 332.58 m Down

Governm…, OR

Timothy Lake Trail System Hiking

  • 61 Miles 98 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 7 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Timothy Lake Trail System - 9

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1.8 mi 2.9 km #1Headwaters Trail #522
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Government Camp, OR
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Government Camp, OR 1 
0.3 mi 0.5 km #2Little Crater Lake Trail #500
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Government Camp, OR
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Government Camp, OR 2 
2.1 mi 3.4 km #3Miller Trail #534
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Government Camp, OR
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Government Camp, OR 1 
3.2 mi 5.2 km #4Southshore Trail #529
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Government Camp, OR
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Government Camp, OR 1 
7.6 mi 12.2 km #5Timothy Lake Trail #528
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Government Camp, OR
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Government Camp, OR 3 
4.4 mi 7.0 km #6Timothy Bike Trail #537
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Government Camp, OR
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Government Camp, OR 1 
0.1 mi 0.2 km #7Miller Trail
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Government Camp, OR
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Photos of Timothy Lake Trail System - 28

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Little Crater meadow in fall. Photo by Gene Blick.
Oct 12, 2016 near Governm…, OR
The Cove Day-Use Area, along the Southshore Trail, offers fantastic views of Mt. Hood on a clear day. Photo by John Sparks.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR
Mt. Hood stands prominently in the distance from the Shoreline Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR
The view over Gone Creek Campground to Mt. Hood from the Southshore Trail is sure to impress. Photo by Gene Blick.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR
The locals enjoy their afternoon near Pine Point Campground and the Southshore Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR
Looking north on the Timothy Lake Trail, enjoy beautiful views of the North Arm and Mt. Hood. Photo by Gene Blick.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR
This sturdy bridge guides your passage over Dinger Creek on the Timothy Lake Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR
Bear-grass blooms in June and July on the Timothy Lake Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR