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Twin Lakes Trailhead

Hamilton, Idaho · Idaho County · Facility

Twin Lakes Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to the Moose Creek Trail # 421 over Lost Horse Pass and the Wahoo Creek Trail over Wahoo Pass. Trails leading out almost immediately enter the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilites include a vault toilet. Close camping is readily a…

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About Twin Lakes Trailhead

Twin Lakes Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to the Moose Creek Trail # 421 over Lost Horse Pass and the Wahoo Creek Trail over Wahoo Pass. Trails leading out almost immediately enter the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilites include a vault toilet. Close camping is readily available at Schumaker.

How to Get There

From Darby, MT travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road FS 429 and travel approximately 18 miles. Take the north fork (right) at the Lost Horse Cabin onto FS 5605 and follow approximately 2 miles. Continue past the Schumaker Campground turn-off and along the west side of the lake to the trailhead. Forest Road #429 can be extremely rough due to many potholes and rocks. Recommend high clearance vehicles.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Twin Lakes Trailhead

Heading to Twin Lakes Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Twin Lakes Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Twin Lakes Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/241814) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Twin Lakes Trailhead?

From Darby, MT travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road FS 429 and travel approximately 18 miles. Take the north fork (right) at the Lost Horse Cabin onto FS 5605 and follow approximately 2 miles. Continue past the Schumaker Campground turn-off and along the west side of the lake to the trailhead. Forest Road #429 can be extremely rough due to many potholes and rocks…