Timothy Lake Journal – Perimeter trail

Posted on August 1, 2024 by

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Chimaphila umbellata – Prince’s Pine

The trail that circumnavigates Timothy Lake follows several different pathways including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail, and two different National Forest trails – the Timothy Lake 528 and 529. It’s a beautiful 13-mile hike with minimal elevation gain and spectacular scenery through the Douglas Fir forest and along the shore of Timothy Lake.

The Prince’s Pine or Pipsissewa pictured above is flowering on the forest floor right now and is a delightful little wildflower! It’s an evergreen plant found in coniferous forests – especially dry woodlands. Prince’s Pine is a medicinal plant that was used by North American native populations and considered to be an astringent and all-purpose tonic. I read that it was also an ingredient in root beer!

Moderate temperatures and lots of shade made for a very relaxing walk through the forest! Some scenes along the way:

At the top of the “north arm” of Timothy Lake
One of the many “feeder” streams that flow into the lake – love all that moss!!
Nice, needled trail through the woods is easy on the feet!
View from North Arm Campground
North Arm Campground path to hike-in sites
Acer circinatum – Vine Maple – lighting up the shady canopy!
Dinger Creek flowing into Timothy Lake on the west side

Category: Flowering Plants, Hikes, Mount Hood National Forest, Native Trees and Shrubs, Nature, Oregon, Photography, Places of Interest, Timothy Lake

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