Lake · William O. Douglas Wilderness
Twin Sisters Lakes
3.3 mi round trip909 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
William O. Douglas Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance3.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain909 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,232 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Twin Sisters Lakes is a lake reached by a 3.3-mile round trip from Deep Creek Trailhead. The route follows Twin Sisters 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 Deep Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.