Oregon · Hiking

Twin Lakes Trail

4.9 mi
one way
2,898 ft
climb
8,223 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Is Twin Lakes Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Whitman Ranger District. It doesn't name Twin Lakes Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Whitman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Twin Lakes Trail is a hard hike of about 4.9 miles in the Whitman Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in northeastern Oregon. It rises from a low point of about 5,359 feet to a high of roughly 8,223 feet, with a total gain of 2,898 feet, and it's a point-to-point route that starts and ends at the top. The climb is steep. The steepest part comes around 4.2 miles into the hike, where the grade reaches about 25%, and the route ends with a drop of about 3,840 feet back down. Plan on about 3 hours for the trip. Nearby, the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail is about 3.2 miles away, and Rock Creek Lake Trail and Pole Creek Ridge Trail are both about 3.9 miles off. Union Creek Campground, roughly 8.6 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

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