Home / Boulder Attractions / 3 Days Backpacking in the Rockies
3 Days Backpacking in the Rockies
Duration
3 days
Overview
-
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. Take a quick side hike to beautiful Granite falls off the trail. From there you will continue to the Tonahutu/North Inlet trailhead as you explore the Big Meadows area as the trail leads you riverside to breathtaking views along the way.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Difficulty: Moderate
• 19.2 miles from trailhead to trailhead
• Highest Elevation: 9,843 ft
• Trail Features: Lake Views, Wild Flowers, Scenic Views, River views, Wildlife