What to expect During this tour?

Timber Lake Trail passes through forests and meadows to reach the open area at Timber Lake. Timber Lake is located 4.8 miles from the Timber Creek Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. It shares a large, level basin with two adjacent ponds beneath Mt Ida. A well-cut trail leads through diverse forests and luxuriant meadows where moose and elk sightings are common. Visitors will enjoy excellent fishing and room to explore this idyllic alpine lake setting. This will continue to Long Meadows trail concluding at the Onahu Creek trailhead. HIGHLIGHTS • Difficulty: Easy – Moderate • Approximately 11 miles • 2,349 feet elevation gain • Highest Elevation: 9,843 ft • Trail Features: Lake Views, Wild Flowers, Scenic Views