Timberline Lake
Trail
2.3 mile
3.6 kilometer
point to point
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
846'
258 m
Descent: -17' -5 m
High: 10,867' 3,312 m
Low: 10,037' 3,059 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 19% (11°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A beautiful climb along Lake Fork Creek to Timberline Lake”
— Missy Thompson
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.
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.
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Jun 21, 2017
Henrique Casagrande
Not as easy as it sounds. Several cold creek crossings. But the view up there is amazing!!!!!!!!
2.3mi
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