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Twin Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 months ago
Twin Lakes is currently experiencing a significant mosquito issue, especially at higher elevations like Mount Margaret, where they were described as "terrible" on July 4. While the mosquitoes at the lakes themselves were less severe, they were still present. The trail itself is in good condition and snow-free as of July 4. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, with only a few minor potholes noted. Wildflowers were in bloom during the July 4 report.
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As of July 4, mosquitoes were a terrible annoyance at Mount Margaret and present, though less severe, at Twin Lakes. Hikers were not staying long at the summit due to the swarms.
The road to the trailhead was reported as suitable for all vehicles on July 4, with only a few potholes to be aware of. No issues were reported that would prevent standard vehicle access.
The trail was reported as snow-free on July 4. The report from that date indicated no lingering snow impacting the hiking path.
Wildflowers were noted as blooming beautifully on July 4, with specific mentions of red columbine, glacial daisy, beargrass, and lupins.
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Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Hiked to Twin Lakes and Mount Margaret from the Lake Lillian/Margaret Lake trailhead. The road is in good condition for all vehicles with only a few potholes to watch out for, and the wildflowers are ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We did a loop trail starting from the Mount Catherine trailhead we went along the PCT to Silver Peak, then to Mirror Lake, and then along the Cold Creek Trail to Twin Lakes and finally the Mount Cathe...
Older3 months ago
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
Despite of several recent reports, I was still unclear how this trail worked. Here's my experience:Route‑finding is the real crux here. The BLM map (online, don't see any map on site) gives only a br...
Older4 months ago
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
I've explored the Twin Lakes Recreation area multiple times. The goal of my outing was to explore parts I hadn't been to. I parked my car at the intersection of the access road to the campground/boat ...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I had to park 1.25 miles from the trailhead because of snow. Snowshoes are required! I couldn't make it all the way to Twin Lakes because trail hadn't been broken at a certain point, I was solo, and I...
Older12 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
End-of-summer overnighter at Rampart Lakes with my adult son, starting at the Lake Lillian/Margaret trailhead.A few Lake Lillian warnings:1) Signage around the Lake Laura//Lake Lillian interchange cou...
Older16 months ago
Central Washington
The last time we did this hike, it was following the Seven Bays fire, which burned 1,200 acres around Davenport, WA. That apparently was 2022. It was ash, soot, and very black. Today, we went back and...
Older21 months ago
Central Washington
Very overgrown and hard to follow with quite a bit of mud. Still not a bad hike! Grab a map at the trailhead.
Older24 months ago
Central Washington
We did a 2.5-mile hike around Upper Twin Lake. The weather was beautiful: sunny, but cool enough for pleasant hiking. Trails aren't marked here, but it was easy to find paths along the south side o...
Older24 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
On the eve of my birthday, this senior hiker wanted to try a solo hike to the top of Mt Margaret. Here’s my impressions.First the road to the trailhead is bumpy but do able with just a few potholes. T...