Timber Lake
(Rawah Wilderness)
Description:
Timber
Lake is located in the Rawah Wilderness at an elevation of 10,910 feet. The
lake contains rainbow trout. Most of the shore is accessible for fishing but
can be rocky in places. Camping is permitted in the area around the lake.
The lake is located in the alpine closure zone where open camp fires are not
permitted.
Features:
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Area: |
9.4 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.59 miles |
| Elevation: |
10,910 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
39 feet |
| Fish species: |
Rainbow trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Rainbow trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - October |
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Directions:
Timber
Lake is located in the Rawah Wilderness and can be reached via the West Branch
Trail. Take Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway
287 to Highway 14. Travel west on 14 for 50 miles to the Laramie River Road.
Turn right and travel 6.5 miles to the West Branch Trailhead. The trailhead
is on the left side of the road.
Hike
about 7.1 miles to the end of the West Branch Trail. Timber Lake is about a
mile southeast of the end of the trail. You must cross a valley to reach it.
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