Colorado · Hiking · Near South Fork

Twin Peaks

7.7 mi
round trip
1,832 ft
climb
12,195 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Twin Peaks open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Twin Peaks, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Rio Grande National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Twin Peaks is a hard hike in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, within the Saguache Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 10,292 feet to 12,195 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,832 feet over a distance of about 7.7 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a ride for pack animals rather than mountain bikes. The climb is a steady one, and the high point sits well above the low point. The route works as a single outing rather than a link to other trails, so plan for a full day on foot. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Halfmoon Pass at about 1.7 miles and Benito Creek at about 2.2 miles. For an overnight base, Stone Cellar Campground is about 6.6 miles away, and paddlers can head to South Fork Saguache Creek, about 4.3 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Stone Cellar Cabin

    Campground

    Campground · 6.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blimpie

    Fast food

    On your way back · 21 mi
  • If it rains

    Creede Underground Mining Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 11 mi from South Fork

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