Twin Lakes

Lake Granite, Colorado, United States

What to expect

Twin Lakes is a scenic recreation area located in the Leadville Ranger District of Colorado. The area offers various opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, camping, fishing, and sight-seeing. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Elbert and La Plata Peak, and explore the historic sites like the Twin Lakes Historic Village and Interlaken Historic Resort. The area is also home to several campgrounds, including Lakeview and White Star, which offer stunning views of the lakes. Families can enjoy day hiking on trails like the Interlaken Trail and Big Willis Gulch Trail, and take in the scenic views of Independence Pass. The nearby town of Leadville offers additional amenities and services for visitors

Plan your family visit to the Twin Lakes with these blog insights 👇

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15 Awesome Swimming Lakes in Colorado

15 Awesome Swimming Lakes in Colorado
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a dip in the water and enjoyed the view

Highlights: We loved the breathless scenery and the fresh mountain air ✨

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COLORADO AND UTAH TRIP 2019- Day 4

COLORADO AND UTAH TRIP 2019- Day 4
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat tour over both Twin Lakes to the old Interlaken resort site

Highlights: The kids very thoroughly enjoyed riding on the boat across the lake ✨