This trail on the west side of the park begins off Highway 34 in the Kawuneeche Valley, north of Timber Creek Campground. It is a strenuous 4.8 mile hike up to Timber Lake. Timber Creek and Timber Lake offer catch-and-release fishing. Before fishing, check with the Park Service for license requirements, size and possession limits and other regulations.

Directions: From Grand Lake, Travel north on Hwy 34 through the Grand Lake Entrance Station. Contiue about 2 miles north of the Timber Creek Campground to the Timber Creek Trailhead on the east side of the highway.

Elevation: 9,000 feet

Ending Elevation: 11,040 feet

Elevation Gain: 2,040 feet

Distance: 4.8 miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

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