Hike to Twin Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park | Lake Hikes

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Twin Lakes - 3.6 miles

Trail Type: Challenge Hike
Trailhead: Wild Basin
Beginning Elevation: 8,500'
Destination Elevation: 9,860'
Total Elevation Gain: 1,360'
Total Roundtrip Miles: 7.2

Twin Lakes, Rocky Mountain National Park

Western Twin Lake with Tanima Peak

Trail Description
The destination for this hike is off the main trail and requires some backcountry navigation skills including map reading skills and an awareness of the lay of the land. These are sensitive areas, please travel carefully.
Begin by following the Thunder Lake trail. Then, navigate though a forested hillside to the lakes.

How to Get There
Drive south of Estes Park on Hwy 7 13.5 miles, toward the town of Allenspark. Turn right at the Wild Basin Ranger Station sign and follow the dirt road for 2 miles to the trailhead at the end.

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