Lake · Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Twin Lakes
16.4 mi round tripLong dayDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance16.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevationNot mappedFrom elevation data
Overview
Twin Lakes is a lake reached by a 16.4-mile round trip from Barlow Pass Trailhead. The route follows Monte Cristo Trail, then Poodle Dog Pass Trail, then Twin Lakes Trail to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Barlow Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.