Silver Lake - Twin Lakes

Monte Cristo Washington Hikes

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Silver Lake - Twin Lakes - Monte Cristo Washington Hikes

Three beautiful lakes in the Henry Jackson Wilderness, especially lovely in fall colors. The nearest and easiest, Silver Lake, is tucked in cirque of cliffs, waterfalls, and meadows. Twin Lakes, 3 grueling miles farther, are twin pools of deep blue beneath the great east face of Columbia Peak.

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Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Monte Cristo
Length:	17 total miles
Elevation Gain:	4,500 feet
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Duration:	12 hours (backpack)
Season:	Best July through October
Trailhead Elevation:	2,753 feet
Top Elevation:	5,400 feet
Local Contacts:	Darrington Ranger District
Local Maps:	Green Trails No. 111 Sloan Peak, No. 143 Monte Cristo
Topo Map:	Silver Lake - Twin Lakes Topographic Map
Guide Book:	100 Classic Hikes in Washington Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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gregro Rating:

Date of Trip: 9/5/2009
+1 Props

Hiked in from Barlow Pass and through Monte Cristo. Kind of different seein…

Catie Rating:

Date of Trip: 8/11/2007
0 Props

This is a beautiful stretch with gorgeous views on a clear day. Twin Lakes…

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100 Classic Hikes in Washington

by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers Books)

Based on their more than 100 years of combined experience in Washington's backcountry, Ira Spring an…

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