Hope Creek Route
The Hope Creek Route near Upper Twin Lake is a hiking trail with great views of the area's mountains and lakes.
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Hope Creek Route Details
The out-and-back Hope Creek Route begins at the Proenneke Cabin and leads up the Hope Creek Valley. After a mile or two, the trail fades and alpine hiking begins. You'll pass through low brush and explore numerous side valleys along the way. Eventually, the valley climbs steeply onto a glacier at the head of the valley. To access the Hope Creek Route, you will need to fly to Upper Twin Lake.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
1 - 2 days
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Hope Creek Route
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hope Creek Route
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4.2 mi away
Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route
You may want to stop and go fish during a hike on the Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route.
6.1 mi away
Lower Twin Lake
About 10 miles from Upper Twin Lake, Lower Twin Lake offers wilderness camping opportunities.
6.6 mi away
Low Pass Route
The out-and-back Low Pass Route begins at the Proenneke Cabin and follows the lake's shoreline for about three miles.
7.2 mi away
Twin Lakes
The Twin Lakes area is one of the busiest for camping and backpacking in all of Lake Clark National Park & Preserve.
7.5 mi away
Hope Creek Campground
Set up camp at Upper Twin Lake and you'll realize why Dick Proenneke picked this area to build his cabin.
