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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.
Plan Around Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route
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Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route Details
The Upper to Lower Twin Lakes route begins at the Proenneke Cabin and traverses mostly over uneven, soft terrain through tundra meadows and alpine forest. Hike on the south side of the lakes and rivers to avoid heavier brush. You'll also find better views hiking along the lake, and plenty of wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities. To access the Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route, you will need to fly into Upper Twin Lake, and schedule pickup at Lower Twin Lake near the outlet of the Chilikadrotna River. Note: ranger stations at the Proenneke Cabin and Lower Twin Lake are staffed during the summer months.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
10 miles
Estimated time
8 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route
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2.4 mi away
Lower Twin Lake
About 10 miles from Upper Twin Lake, Lower Twin Lake offers wilderness camping opportunities.
3.1 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.
3.4 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.
4.0 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.
4.2 mi away
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.
