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Twin Lakes Loop Mapped as Twin Lakes Loop Trail #1521
Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Glide, OR
1.7 mi2.8 km Loop
≈220 ft≈67 m Elevation gain
5,144 ft1,568 m High point
1 hr 5 min Estimated time
Easy A loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
1.7 mi (2.8 km) loop, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) on FR 4770-500
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Twin Lakes Loop (#1521)
Trailhead
Off National Forest Development Road 4770-500, near Glide, OR
Coordinates: 43.22966, -122.58386
Overview Twin Lakes Loop is a loop hike of 1.7 mi / 2.8 km near Glide, OR. Expect about 220 ft / 67 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,144 ft / 1,568 m. Difficulty: Easy . At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 5 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 5,033 ft / 1,534 m · high 5,138 ft / 1,566 m
Sources Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service . Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use