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Twin Lakes Trailhead

Twin Lakes Trailhead
5.0 mi
round trip
1,908 ft
climb
8,652 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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No closures listed

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Twin Lakes Trailhead is a trailhead in Sequoia National Park in California, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Red Fir, about 2.4 miles away. The Twin Lakes Trail is a 6.8-mile (10.9 km) route at a moderate incline, with the trailhead serving as the starting point. The out-and-back trip covers about 10 miles, with the high point at 8,652 feet and the low at 6,761 feet. The first campsite is at Cahoon Meadow, about 3 miles from the trailhead. The trailhead's orientation panel shows a map and images of the Twin Lakes Trail area. The trail passes through forests, meadows and lakes. Nearby, Tokapah Falls is about 0.1 mile away and Lodgepole Campground is about 0.2 mile away. Panther Gap-Lakes is about 0.9 mile away, and the Tokopah Valley climbing area is about 1.4 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lodgepole Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lodgepole Market Center

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi
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    Giant Forest Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 3.9 mi from Silver City

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