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 West Branch Trail

10.3km

03:24

770m

10m

Hike the moderate Twin Crater Lakes via West Branch Trail in Rawah Wilderness, gaining 2536 feet over 6.4 miles to stunning alpine lakes.

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2. Twin Crater Lakes Trail

20.7km

06:22

760m

Hike the difficult Twin Crater Lakes Trail, a 12.8-mile route with 2504 feet of elevation gain, offering stunning alpine scenery.

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3. Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail

37.6km

11:15

1,140m

Hike the difficult 23.3-mile Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail through Colorado's scenic Rawah Wilderness.

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Elevation 3,370 m

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Monday 16 March

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Twin Crater Lakes

1. Twin Crater Lakes via West Branch Trail

2. Twin Crater Lakes Trail

3. Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail

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