Trip
Hiking – Twin Sisters and South Sister
Co-Leading with Hanna Hunter. Hiking the nice steady incline we will summit 2 of the 3 peaks for sweeping panoramic views of Meeker and Longs.
Contacts
- Sun, Oct 27, 2024
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Mod C
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,365 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
07:30a Departure Sandstone Park, Lyons
8:15a If meeting at the trailhead
Be advised, that parking may be closed and we may need to park at Lily Lake.
Our hike will reach the summits of the popular West Sister (11,413'), the higher East Sister (11,428'). The hike begins at the Twin Sisters Trailhead off of Hwy 7 at Lily Lake. If the gate is open, drive up the road and park as high as you can. The trailhead is farther up the dirt access road well above the parking area. The trail climbs steadily and will cross a huge landslide, eventually reaching a saddle just before we hit tree line. Just below the summit, we'll come across a rock hut containing communications gear. After summiting West Sister, we'll enjoy the view of Longs Peak before heading to East Sister, which can include a bit of scrambling. We'll be stopping for a snack or lunch on one of the peaks.
The weather is currently forecasted to be mostly sunny and just above 40 degrees on the summit.
Please bring the 10 essentials including sufficient layers for wind at the forecasted temps. Our turnaround time is 12pm.
Required Equipment
Ten essentials