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While the air may be warm, Lower Twin Lake makes for a cold summer swim.
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This part of the Pacific Crest Trail heads north toward the Twin Lakes Trail junction. The trail is fairly wide and popular with equestrians. Photo by Yunkette.
The willows along the shore of Lower Twin Lakes are colorful in fall. Photo by Yunkette.
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Kathleen Walker
Feb 24, 2017 near Government Camp, OR
“While the air may be warm, Lower Twin Lake makes for a cold summer swim.”  

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While the air may be warm, Lower Twin Lake makes for a cold summer swim.
The willows along the shore of Lower Twin Lakes are colorful in fall. Photo by Yunkette.
On the South Shore Facing North. We refilled water here with our filter.
Upper Twin Lakes provides a peek-a-boo view of Mt. Hood on a clear day.
The PCT section between the lower (shown) and upper Twin Lakes Trail junctions, as well as the Twin Lakes Trail north of upper Twin Lakes, is in wilderness. Photo by Yunkette.
Mallards float along the surface of Upper Twin Lake. Visit this popular destination during the fall, or mid-week in the summer, to get away from the crowds. Photo by Yunkette.
The Upper Twin Lakes Trail is less crowded than others in the area and gives you more chance of finding huckleberries in late summer. Photo by Yunkette.
This part of the Pacific Crest Trail heads north toward the Twin Lakes Trail junction. The trail is fairly wide and popular with equestrians. Photo by Yunkette.
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Lower Twin Lake Trail

0.8 mi 1.3 km
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Government Camp, OR