Name: Twin Lakes Trail #16E12
Rating: 4.7

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4.7 from 7 votes

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in Eldorado National Forest

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Sunset looking west from the bank of the lower twin lake.

Oct 30, 2018 near South L…, CA

Our campsite looking southeast in the morning over the upper lake and the waterfall flowing in. Great view from this spot.

Oct 30, 2018 near South L…, CA

Cliff above twin lakes facing west. Amazing views in this area

Oct 30, 2018 near South L…, CA

Upper Meadow area about .5 miles from the first twin lake.

Oct 30, 2018 near South L…, CA

Stream crossing below the first lake to reach the north side of the lakes. Not hard at all to cross in August

Oct 30, 2018 near South L…, CA

Lower Meadow area, heading back near the trailhead.

Oct 30, 2018 near South L…, CA

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Sep 3, 2020

Bob Loblaw

Jul 4, 2020

Troop 33126

Bea 5mi

Sep 29, 2018

Brianna Whisenhunt

Sep 1, 2018

Scott Martin

Limited parking at the trailhead so used the overflow lot by park entrance. About 1/2 to 2/4 mile walk to trailhead. 4mi

Aug 3, 2018

Jakub Tomášek

Gorgeous. Going up the big granite rock up to the lakes with nice views. 6.4mi

Aug 19, 2017

Ben C

Awesome hike. Get's you above tree line and into high Sierra's feel. Short hike, but you definitely do some climbing. Great place to hike & explore. 3.2mi

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Twin Lakes Trail #16E12

“A beautiful trail across granite slabs to three lovely lakes. ”

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8,136' 2,480 m

6,954' 2,120 m

1,216' 370 m

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