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Winthrop Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
400' ascent, mainly singtrack with a doubletrack section at Patterson lake for 1/2 mile.
4
mi
Distance
671
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.98mi
Distance
671ft
Elevation Gain
41ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,439ft
High Point
1,778ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is located on Twin Lakes road just as it turns East from Winthrop. Enough parking for eight cars. The trail ascends to Sun Mountain Lodge, connecting either to Black Bear at the big switchback, or continuing on to Patterson Lake and Cabin Trail to the South side of Sun Mountain Lodge where Chickadee Trailhead connects the remaining trails. Driving directions to start from Winthrop: from the four-way stop sign in downtown Winthrop go east on hwy 20 about a half mile and turn right after crossing the bridge onto Twin Lakes Rd. Follow Twin Lakes Rd. about 1.5 miles to the Winthrop Trail trailhead.

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Contributors
Tony Locati