Start at Barlow Pass SnoPark and head south 1.7 miles on the PCT to the Twin Lakes Loop Trail. It's 1.6 miles via Bird Butte to Upper Twin Lake, then 0.5 miles down the drainage to Lower Twin Lake. We climb 0.7 miles back to the PCT and complete our trip on the PCT 4.1 miles back to Barlow Pass.

Activity Notes

This is a beginner friendly snowshoe, and we will take an easy pace. 

Starting from Barlow Sno Park, we will hike south on the PCT for approximately 2 miles before heading east on the Twin Lakes Trail. After reaching the lake, we can stop for snacks and pictures before continuing on our loop. From here we travel north, and can decide to hike up to Palmateer Point if the group is feeling strong. (If visibility is good, this is a great picture stop!) We continue traveling north until we reconnect with the PCT and make our way back to the trailhead. 

 

Original Plan: June Lake -Due to conditions on the trail to June Lake, this snowshoe has been redirected to Twin Lakes in the Mt Hood National Forest.

 

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Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 55 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 8 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Lake(s)
Relevant Books 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon, William Sullivan
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