Upper Twin Crater Lake

(Rawah Wilderness)

Description:
Upper Twin Crater Lake is a deep lake located in the Rawah Wilderness at an elevation of 11,047 feet. The lake contains cutthroat trout. Most of the shore is accessible for fishing but it can be steep and rocky. Camping is permitted in the area around the lake. No open fires are permitted in the alpine closure zone.

Features:

	Area:	17.2 acres
	Shoreline:	.61 miles
	Elevation:	11,047 feet
	Maximum depth:	84 feet
	Fish species:	Cutthroat trout
	Fish species stocked:	Cutthroat trout
	Fishing period:	July - October

Vicinity Map

Other Nearby Resources:

Rawah Trail

North Fork Trail

Directions:

Upper Twin Crater Lake is located in the Rawah Wilderness and is best reached via the West Branch, Rawah, and North Fork trails. Take Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway 287 to Highway 14. Travel west on 14 for 50 miles to the Laramie River Road. Turn right and travel 6.5 miles to the West Branch Trailhead. The trailhead is on the left side of the road. Hike the West Branch Trail for 3.3 miles to the Rawah Trail. Continue on the Rawah Trail for 1.7 miles to the North Fork Trail. Hike the North Fork Trail for about 1.5 miles to Lower Twin Crater Lake. Continue around the north side of this lake and then south a short distance to Upper Twin Crater Lake.

 

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