Route 4 · Half day

Timothy Lake Loop

A nearly flat lap of Timothy Lake, with a detour to Little Crater Lake.

Stylized preview map: Timothy Lake LoopLoop from Clackamas Lake around Timothy Lake with a side trip to Little Crater Lake. Simplified line; exact roads not shown.Mt. HoodClackamas LakeLittle Crater LakeTimothy LakeNStylized preview, not to scale. Not for navigation.
Start & finishThe exact route and meeting point are shared after you book.
The ride

What to expect

Gentle, scenic and nearly flat. This loop circles Timothy Lake on a mix of quiet forest roads and smooth lakeshore trail, with a stop at the clear blue pool of Little Crater Lake. A great first gravel ride, or an easy day at a lakeside base camp.

  • Lakeshore riding with Mt. Hood views across the water
  • Little Crater Lake's spring-fed, glassy blue water
  • Hardly any climbing: the whole ride stays within about 250 ft of elevation
  • Plenty of spots to stop, swim (in season) and snack
Good to know

Before you go

  • Start and finish at Clackamas Lake, south of Timothy Lake. You drive yourself there
  • Quiet paved and gravel forest roads plus about 5–6 miles of lakeshore singletrack
  • The trail is shared with hikers and campers in summer, so we ride it slowly and yield
  • Pairs well with the Four Lakes Loop for a two-day lake weekend
  • Bring your own food and water. Your guide carries extra water, food and a filter for emergencies

Elevation

3,000 ft3,500 ft4,000 ft0 mi22 mi

Routes are proposed under our pending special use permit application with the USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, and may change before the 2027 season.

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