Lassen Volcanic National Park: Twin Lakes
Ramble 8 miles out-and-back along a chain of shimmering lakes and enjoy a refreshing midsummer swim beneath the park's centerpiece, Lassen Peak.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 6.4
Waypoints
TWL001
Location: 40.4942092895508, -121.424301147461
Head E, wrapping N around Summit Lake’s glassy reflection
TWL002
Location: 40.4936714172363, -121.421501159668
L @ 3-way, climbing E from Summit Lake. To the W, snowcapped Lassen Peak rises above the conical treetops
TWL003
Location: 40.4966583251953, -121.407501220703
R @ Y to Echo Lake along path lined with dense conifers
TWL004
Location: 40.4996490478516, -121.400573730469
Slight ascent before dropping into Echo Lake basin
TWL005
Location: 40.4983901977539, -121.393997192383
Take a break at N end of Echo Lake for some private backcountry swimming, then turn L and follow the eastern shoreline, which is blanketed with lush, green growth that’s reflected in the water
TWL006
Location: 40.4966506958008, -121.384902954102
Pass N side of tiny pond tucked into a semi-steep cove
TWL007
Location: 40.5013084411621, -121.380897521973
Briefly skirt S long shore of narrow, unnamed pond
TWL008
Location: 40.5015106201172, -121.375099182129
Reach peaceful W shore of Upper Twin Lake; turn L @ 3-way bearing N
TWL009
Location: 40.5041198730469, -121.369903564453
Grab lunch on the isthmus between Upper and Lower Twin Lakes while taking in views S of Crater Butte’s half-knob dome; retrace route to car