Past Activity
Twin Peaks
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Start date: 10/07/2025
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Start time: 8:30 AM
Description:
We find the Twin Peaks Trail 3595 off the Waldo Lake Rd. at 6.3 miles. The identifying sign runs parallel to the Waldo Lake Rd. and is easy to miss. We will clock the 6.3 miles!
The 6.5 mile roundtrip hike (1600-foot elevation gain) begins in a gradual ascent on a quiet, little-used but well-maintained trail through mountain hemlock and lodgepole and white pine. The trail crosses the Pacific Crest Trail short of two miles and begins to climb. The last half-mile, a steep scramble through pumice soils, is rewarded atop the South Twin by a spectacular view of the Waldo Lake area and the Cascade Mountains. This magnificent viewpoint is an excellent spot to find a safe perch for lunch. Some may choose to hike the quarter mile along the saddle between the two cinder cones to the top of the North Twin. Allow an extra half hour. (Source: Hike Oregon and Middle Fork Ranger District)
At .11/mile, the suggested donation for this trip is $16.
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Event Leader: Brenda Kameenui
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Event Leader Phone: 541-344-9506
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Event Leader Email: my240house@yahoo.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Mountain
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Departure Location: Amazon Park, 28th & Hilyard entrance parking lot
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 146
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Season: 2025
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Bring water, lunch, hat, good hiking shoes, 10 essentials. NW Forest Pass for drivers.
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participant prerequisites: Good hiking shoes, poles if you wish, especially for return downhill. Be prepared for a steady but reasonable uphill and a steep climb last .4 mile.
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 6.5 miles
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Member Fees: —
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Elevation Gain: 1600 feet
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Non-Member Fees: 8
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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