Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Bear Lake loop from CHARLES H. BOUSTEAD TUNNEL
Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Bear Lake loop from CHARLES H. BOUSTEAD TUNNEL
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Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Bear Lake loop from CHARLES H. BOUSTEAD TUNNEL
04:35
10.0km
530m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: September 10, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 236 m for 4.59 km
After 5.49 km for 4.56 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
118 m
Lookout over Turquoise Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
262 m
Timberline Lake Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
3.38 km
Ridge to Galena
Highlight • Summit
There is a lot more camping lower in elevation two miles in both directions.
The high …
Tip by
4.24 km
Alpine Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
5.12 km
Bear Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
10.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.15 km
663 m
155 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.15 km
663 m
202 m
< 100 m
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Lowest point (3,060 m)
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Tuesday 13 October
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