Timber Lakes: Hiking Trails, Lakes, and Winter Activities

Timber Lakes is a mountain community with steep roads. In winter, the roads can be covered with snow and ice; in summer, loose gravel may be present. Factor these seasonal road conditions into your travel plans. You should also observe the access rules during your stay: common areas may be used only by property owners and their guests, and use is limited to daylight hours. Before engaging in activities there, check whether you are authorized to use the area. Thus, road conditions affect your journey, while authorization and daylight hours govern use on site.

Landscape and Location

From West Views, you can see the valley and the Wasatch Mountains. A description published by the U.S. Forest Service in 2020 mentions lakes and snowmobile trailheads in the common areas, direct access to state recreation areas, and the proximity of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. It describes the northern part of Timber Lakes as being characterized by scrub oak and the southern part by aspen. The landscape offers different perspectives: the view from West Views, the different vegetation zones within Timber Lakes, and the National Forest as a regional landmark.

Trails, Lakes, and Common Areas

The property owners association’s area map, updated September 17, 2024, lists several specific common areas. Coyote Gulch has mountain biking and hiking trails; Clyde Lake offers good opportunities for walking and hiking, while a trail at Jones Lake loops around the lake. Jones Lake also has eight picnic tables and a beach area, as well as a volleyball court and a disc golf course. Aspen Lake has a family-friendly area with a swing, a climbing structure, a sandbox, and barbecue facilities. The highlights differ: Jones Lake combines a loop trail, a beach area, and sports; Aspen Lake offers a family-friendly area with play and barbecue facilities.

Winter Activities and Access Rules

The grounds at Hawk Lane Tubing Hill are prepared for snow tubing during the winter months. Before making plans, check whether it will be operating and accessible during your travel dates. The Snowmobile Entrance can be used only during the winter months; a property owners association sticker is required to pass through the snowmobile gate. Snowmobiling is restricted to authorized property owners and their guests. After passing through the gate, snowmobilers must stay on the designated groomed trail, which runs through the LDS Church property and other private properties to the beginning of the National Forest. Check the current access requirements before riding. For snow tubing, confirm operating status and access; snowmobiling also requires user authorization, a sticker, and use of the required route.

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