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
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