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Lassen Volcanic National Park: Twin Lakes
Ramble 8 miles out-and-back along a chain of shimmering lakes and enjoy a refreshing midsummer swim beneath the park's centerpiece, Lassen Peak.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | California (CA) |
| Distance: | 3.98 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
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TO TRAILHEAD: I-5 N to CA 36 E to CA 89 N. Drive 21 mi. to Summit Lake North parking lot on R.
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TWL01
| Distance: 3.98 mi | Points: 1192 |
Twin Lakes Track
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TWL001
Location: 40.494209, -121.424301Head E, wrapping N around Summit Lake's glassy reflection
TWL002
Location: 40.493671, -121.421501L @ 3-way, climbing E from Summit Lake. To the W, snowcapped Lassen Peak rises above the conical treetops
TWL003
Location: 40.496658, -121.407501R @ Y to Echo Lake along path lined with dense conifers
TWL004
Location: 40.499649, -121.400574Slight ascent before dropping into Echo Lake basin
TWL005
Location: 40.498390, -121.393997Take a break at N end of Echo Lake for some private backcountry swimming, then turn L and follow the eastern shoreline, which is blanketed with lush, green growth that's reflected in the water
TWL006
Location: 40.496651, -121.384903Pass N side of tiny pond tucked into a semi-steep cove
TWL007
Location: 40.501308, -121.380898Briefly skirt S long shore of narrow, unnamed pond
TWL008
Location: 40.501511, -121.375099Reach peaceful W shore of Upper Twin Lake; turn L @ 3-way bearing N
TWL009
Location: 40.504120, -121.369904Grab lunch on the isthmus between Upper and Lower Twin Lakes while taking in views S of Crater Butte's half-knob dome; retrace route to car
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