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A beautiful climb along Lake Fork Creek to Timberline Lake


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Map Key

2.3

Miles

3.6

KM

Point to Point

10,867' 3,312 m

High

10,037' 3,059 m

Low

846' 258 m

Up

17' 5 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Lake · River/Creek · Wildflowers

Description

The Timberline lake trail starts with the Colorado Trail. After the initial short section with the Colorado Trail, the Timberline Lake Trail will head up along Lake Fork Creek at a well-marked intersection. The trail essentially follows the creek the entire way up to Timberline Lake. The first 1.5 mi generally climbs at a gentle grade, with the trail steepening considerably after this point. A marshy section and creek crossing occurs at ~1.3 mi, and short spur trails along the creek lead to some easier crossing points.

The main trail ends at the southeast end of the lake, but there are spur trails that circle the entire lake.

Flora & Fauna

Timberline Lake offers excellent fishing.

Contacts

Shared By:

Missy Thompson

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 19 votes

#1

in Leadville

#372

Overall
  4.4 from 19 votes
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#1

in Leadville

#75

in Colorado

#372

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Reaching Timberline Lake
Aug 17, 2015 near Leadvil…, CO
Running the steeper portions of Timberline Lake Trail
Aug 17, 2015 near Leadvil…, CO
Great running on the Timberline Lake Trail
Aug 17, 2015 near Leadvil…, CO
The start of the Timberline Lake Trail
Aug 17, 2015 near Leadvil…, CO
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