At 9,290 feet in the upper Lakes Basin, this spectacular lake, set in a forest of lodgepole pine, offers numerous secluded picnic, fishing and camping spots with big, close-up views of Crystal Crag and the Mammoth Crest. Its northern shore can be reached via a short climb up from Barrett Lake on the Coldwater-Lake George Trail. The far shores are accessible by a series of primitive fishermen's trails. In winter, the lake is a popular backcountry ski destination at the base of TJ Bowl.
TJ Lake
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: N/A
Season: Year Round
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From the Lake George Trailhead, take the Coldwater-George Trail to TJ Lake.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Coldwater-George Trail
2.9 mi
- Surface: Sand
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TJ Lake Loop
0.3 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Coldwater-George Trail | 2.9 | Sand |
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| TJ Lake Loop | 0.3 | Soil |
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Related Experiences
Hiking from Lake George to TJ and Barrett Lakes
1.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Sand,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option
1.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking from Lake George to TJ and Barrett Lakes | 1.5 | Sand | Less than 4 hours | |
| Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option | 1.5 | Soil | Less than 4 hours |
