Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
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
We 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 trudge on the PCT 4.1 miles back to Barlow Pass. Total mileage is 8.6 miles with 1,300' elevation gain.
| 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 |
