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Clackamas Lake-Timothy Lake Loop Hike

Overview

This gently graded loop takes the hiker through varied terrain with several notable attractions. You will cross several roads, pass campgrounds, negotiate stands of regenerating forest, and yet also encounter lush meadows and the pristine spring-fed pools at Clackamas Lake and Little Crater Lake . The big lake here, of course, is Timothy Lake , a PGE-owned recreational reservoir created in 1956. While you will pass through some regenerating clearcuts, you’ll also be shaded by some massive old-growth trees in a forest that is composed of several species of conifers. Also included in this hike is a side visit to the Clackamas Lake Ranger Station , a Civilian Conservation Corps project that is now a historic district.

Trail Stats

Duration
6.1 hr
Length
21.4 km
Elevation Gain
285 m
High Point
1090 m
Low Point
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Grade
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