Near Middle Tensleep Trail #065
Lost Twin Lake (#1)
Near Middle Tensleep Trail #065
Reaching Lost Twin lakes
Near Middle Tensleep Trail #065
Middle Tensleep Creek Waterfall
Near Middle Tensleep Trail #065
Lower Lost Twin Lake
Near Middle Tensleep Trail #065
Just below the granite slabs are the Twin Lakes

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Middle Tensleep Trail #065

4.5 (8 Ratings)
A long trail with many features like waterfalls, wildlife, and 360-degree views at a couple points.
5.4
mi
Distance
1,672
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFishingGeologically SignificantLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.38mi
Distance
1,672ft
Elevation Gain
447ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
10,404ft
High Point
9,122ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts out going through dense sections of trees, climbing a slight incline. About a mile and a quarter in, you reach the creek where a smaller waterfall can be seen. From the waterfall, you'll pass through more wooded areas for another mile or so. Then you'll drop down through a steep section of switchbacks and finally come into a significant clearing. There will be a couple creek crossings on this hike. Trail follows the creek in a lot of areas and then turns to steep, rocky sections, to wooded areas and back to meadows near the creek again. The last mile or so is rocky and steep as you get closer to the lakes. The trail ends at Lost Twin Lakes.

Route Conditions

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All Clear
Tons of mosquitoes, bring plenty of bug spray. Several muddy sections but nothing too deep.
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