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July
3, 2000
The trail crosses a small creek, enters the woods and with little
elevation gain reaches Twin Lakes in about 0.7 mile. Not far from
the lower lake the trail meets with Mt.
Catherine Trail #1348 which goes to the right. There are also
several campsites near the junction. The lake is shallow with marshy
shores  .
After crossing the creek trail steeply climbs in switchbacks, and
in about 1.8 mile reaches PCT #2000. Coming closer to the PCT the
trail is still covered with snow.
Loop
is possible by hiking 3 miles on PCT to junction with Road 9070,
and returning to Twin Lakes by Mt. Catherine Trail. This will be
about 7.5 total miles and 4 - 5 hours all together. At the junction
of Cold Creek Trail and PCT turn right (north). In one mile the
trail meets with Silver Peak
Trail which goes to the left. The first 1.5 mile there is still
a lot of snow on the trail. The trail gradually descends through
the woods and in 1.5 mile reaches Road 9070. Turn right onto the
road and follow it for about 0.3 mile to Mt.
Catherine Trail #1348 which goes to the right. There is no sign
indicating this trail, so look for stone cairn on the side of the
road. The trail steeply descends for about 0.8 mile to the road,
crosses it, evens up and in 0.2 mile reaches Cold Creek Trail.
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