Twin Peaks
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• Statistics:
  • Date Hiked:  August 5, 2009
  • Miles Hiked:  5.0
  • Elevation Gain:  2,898'
  • Hiking Partner(s):  None
• Description:
  • After hiking Mount Sneffels on Monday evening and mountain biking the Portland Trail on Tuesday, I decided to go hiking again.  Twin Peaks is clearly visible directly above and to the west of Ouray (CO).  The trailhead basically starts from right in town near Oak and Queen Streets.  This is a relatively steep and unrelenting "trail".  It was a good workout that didn't require any driving.
• Maps:
  • Click here to view a map of the area where this hike is located.
• Photographs:
  • Nearing the summit of Twin Peaks.
  • Ouray (CO) from near the summit of Twin Peaks.
  • Mount Hayden to the south of Ouray (CO).
  • The valley north towards Ridgway (CO).
  • The summit of Twin Peaks from approximately half way up the hike.
  • Twin Peaks from the balcony of my hotel.
  • The racing sticker my friend Kevin Smith gave me for my bike.
  • I've only been to Ouray (CO) ice climbing, so it was interesting to see the area in a different season.  Looking south on the Upper Bridge.
  • Another photo of the canyon looking towards the Schoolroom.
  • Lower Bridge

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