Near Twin Lakes Trail #16E12
Lower Meadow area, heading back near the trailhead.
Near Twin Lakes Trail #16E12
A nice little pool along the Twin Lakes Trail.
Near Twin Lakes Trail #16E12
The Twin Lakes Trail between Wrights Lake and Desolation Wilderness sign.
Near Twin Lakes Trail #16E12
The first .5 miles of the Twin Lakes Trail is a casual stroll through the forest.
Near Twin Lakes Trail #16E12
Twin, Island, Grouse, Hemlock, Smith vs. (Wrights Lake) Loop Trail Fork.

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Twin Lakes Trail #16E12

4.7 (7 Ratings)
A beautiful trail across granite slabs to some lovely lakes.
3.2
mi
Distance
1,195
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Lake

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.16mi
Distance
1,195ft
Elevation Gain
29ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
8,142ft
High Point
6,962ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Twin Lakes Trailhead parking lot at the southwest side of Wrights Lake, follow the signs to Twin Lakes. Just down the trail, you'll find a sign with a map and a Desolation Wilderness sign-in spot. From there, you'll amble through the lush forest and pass by parts of Wrights Lake until you come to the Lake Loop Trail fork where a bridge crosses the South Fork Silver Creek; stay right to stay on Twin Lakes Trail #16E12. You'll pass a junction with Twin Lakes Tie Trail #16E17; stay right again to continue toward Twin Lakes. Further up the trail, you'll encounter the Desolation Wilderness sign. Shortly after, you'll come to a fork in the trail marked by a single fencepost marker pointing to Grouse Lake to the right and Twin Lakes to the left. Follow Twin Lakes Trail #16E12 to the left.

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