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Upper Twin Lake via Twin Lakes Trail #495 and Pacific Crest Trail

based on 50 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 43 in
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8.2 mi
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4 hrs 35 min
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terrain
581 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail to Upper Twin Lake in Mount Hood National Forest.

This trail goes by Lower Twin Lake.

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Twin Lakes Mt Hood 9/07/2025
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