Twin Lakes, Glacial lakes in Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho
Twin Lakes consists of North and South bodies of water, connected by a narrow strip of land measuring less than 100 feet wide at 8900 feet elevation.
The establishment of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in this region marked a commitment to preserve these natural lakes and their surrounding mountain landscape.
The lakes serve as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts who participate in activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation throughout the different seasons.
Visitors need to obtain wilderness permits at registration boxes near trailheads before accessing Twin Lakes through Sawtooth National Forest trail number 092.
These alpine lakes feed into the Salmon River system while maintaining different dimensions, with South Twin Lake spanning 1512 feet long and North Twin Lake extending 1480 feet.
Location: Blaine County
GPS coordinates: 43.93824,-114.95647
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
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