The Twin Crater Lakes are a truly stunning set of alpine lakes deep in the seldom-visited Rawah Wilderness. Those who do decide to make the trek up to these lakes are rewarded with stunning views, solitude, and in the summer, amazing wildflowers on the shores of the lakes.

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1. Twin Crater Lakes via the West Branch and Rawah Trails — Rawah Wilderness — Roosevelt National Forest

20.7km

06:22

760m

Wilderness trek to twin alpine lakes nestled in a dramatic glacial cirque with moose sightings.

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2. Rawah Lakes 1 and 2 – Twin Crater Lakes loop from Sheep Mountain

18.3km

05:37

650m

660m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 3,370 m

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Sunday 25 January

-20°C

-26°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Twin Crater Lakes

1. Twin Crater Lakes via the West Branch and Rawah Trails — Rawah Wilderness — Roosevelt National Forest

2. Rawah Lakes 1 and 2 – Twin Crater Lakes loop from Sheep Mountain

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