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The Twins

  • Start date: 10/01/2017

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 10/01/2017

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Tucked in above Waldo Lake, the Twins gives a hiker easy access to great views of the Cascades. Plan on a moderate paced hike with Lunch at the top.

  • Event Leader: John Cooper

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-337-7201

  • Event Leader Email: amanapjohn@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 142

  • Season: 2017

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Layers of clothing for inclemant weather. Water,snacks and lunch. Hiking sticks usefull.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.6

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1600

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report


Given that the weather was to be cool and showery, I expected many more cancellations. To my surprise nine hikers did participate. We drove to the trailhead off of Waldo Road through light rain hoping for a break in the weather. Instead of rain we experienced snow both on the ground and as we gained elevation in the form of showers. The group steadily made way to the loop taking us towards Charlton Lake. We then connected with the slope coming off the South Twin and ascended to the trail to the North Peak where we had lunch sitting in the snow. Good views were not to be had but the day’s conditions made for a fun challenge. We continued on the loop to the Charlton Lake intersection and then back to the cars. All participants came prepared and easily completed the hike in four and a half hours. Thanks to the hikers that were willing to adventure out when staying home seemed tempting.