Twin Lakes Trail #16E12

Dogs Leashed

This route brings you through classic California terrain for an excellent choice if you're looking for an advanced hike greater than six miles, with wilderness and views.

From the Twin Lakes Trailhead parking lot at the southwest side of Wrights Lake, follow the signs to Twin Lakes. Just down the trail, you'll find a sign with a map and a Desolation Wilderness sign-in spot. From there, you'll amble through the lush forest and pass by parts of Wrights Lake until you come to the Lake Loop Trail fork where a bridge crosses the South Fork Silver Creek; stay right to stay on Twin Lakes Trail #16E12. You'll pass a junction with Twin Lakes Tie Trail #16E17; stay right again to continue toward Twin Lakes. Further up the trail, you'll encounter the Desolation Wilderness sign. Shortly after, you'll come to a fork in the trail marked by a single fencepost marker pointing to Grouse Lake to the right and Twin Lakes to the left. Follow Twin Lakes Trail #16E12 to the left.