Near Timothy Bike Trail #537
The loop around Timothy Lake on the Timothy Lake Trail, Southshore Trail, and PCT is about 13 miles. This is the north end of the Timothy Lake Trail by Little Crater and the PCT junction. Photo by Gene Blick.

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Timothy Bike Trail #537

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Timothy Bike Trail, aka Old 1916 Trail, is the east side of the Timothy Lake Loop to avoid PCT.
4.1
mi
Distance
508
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
This is open to bikers, hikers, and horses. Please stay alert while on the trails. The road is typically closed from late November to late May due to snow. RXH on the short connector section along the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 to the Timothy Lake Trail #528 at the northern end of this trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.09mi
Distance
508ft
Elevation Gain
368ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
3,575ft
High Point
3,237ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This the hardest and most remote section of the Timothy Lake Loop. Timothy Bike Trail #537 was once called the Old 1916 Trail. It connects the Headwaters Trail #522 and Timothy Lake Trail #528 and travels east of Timothy Lake and parallels the Pacific Crest Trail #2000. The trail is more technically difficult than the rest of the Timothy Lake Loop and offers more challenge. You'll find some longer climbs and some features throughout this section. Additionally, it's more remote than every other section, but you'll still encounter the horse groups and bikers, so be on the lookout. Also use the Mobile App and pay attention to signs as there are numerous logging roads that can take you off trail. There are some really nice smooth, rolling sections at the western end depending on your direction of travel. They make for a nice climb if heading clockwise. Good free parking can be found at the eastern end of this trail off the side of the road. The actual connection trail between this and the Timothy Lake Trail #528 is via the Pacific Crest Trail. It's over a marsh and is very well marked.

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