LAKESIDE RENTALS AT MOUNTAIN VIEW
Land
Twin Lakes Trail
14 mile loop around Twin Lakes
Willis Gultch trail
Parking is west of town. Look for the foot bridge.
Interlaken Trail
Local favorite. Flowy out-and-back that traces the lower lake. Parking is on the east side of the lower lake off of County Road 25.
Colorado Trail / Continental Divide Trail
Segment 11 of the CT passes through Twin Lakes from Mt. Massive heading towards Clear Creek. End-to-end there is amazing hiking and mountain biking.
Mt. Elbert
Tallest peak in Colorado at 14,444 ft. There are multiple trailheads for Mt. Elbert. See the link for more details
Bartlett Gultch Loop Trail
4 mile loop near Forebay Reservoir, off of Country Road 24
Mineral Belt
Historic 11.7 mile Trail in Leadville
Turquoise Lake Trail
11 mile out-and-back tracing Turquoise Lake in Leadville
Midland Trail system
Mountain bike & hiking trail system in Buena Vista. PDF map in the link
Water
Twin Lakes & Interlaken
For paddlers, there are places to launch all around the lake. Some popular, some hidden gems. Paddling to the Historic Interlaken Hotel is a lot of fun. There is strategy to it, (knowing how to read the off shore wind & current) but we can help you with all that.
Forebay Reservoir
Excellent camping, paddling, fishing & mountain biking. Located off of Country Road 24, east of the Village
Clear Creek Reservoir
Paddling & fishing 15 minutes from Twin Lakes (heading south towards Buena Vista)
Turquoise Lake
Popular for paddling, fishing, hiking & mountain biking in Leadville. Another stellar location for all activities.
Hayden meadows
Fishing spot 15 minutes from Twin Lakes off of Hwy 24 (heading north towards Leadville)
Crystal Lakes
Another fishing hole 15 minutes from Twin Lakes off of Hwy 24 (heading north towards Leadville)
Arkansas River
Rafting, kayaking, river surfing, fishing. Many access points within 15 min of Twin Lakes.
Antero Reservoir
Fishing & paddling 1hr from Twin Lakes
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Fishing & paddling 1hr from Twin Lakes
Eleven mile Canyon
Good fishing 1hr from Twin LakeS
Twin Lakes Fishin' HOles
Twin Lakes has several designated fishing access points at both the lower & upper lake. For more local information about regulations, bait, where to drop a line & other insider info, please stop by.
CAMPGROUNDS
TWIN PEAKS CAMPGROUND
West Towards Aspen
PARRY PEAK CAMPGROUND
West Towards Aspen
WHITESTAR CAMPGROUND
Twin Lakes - Upper Lake
DEXTER POINT CAMPGROUND
Twin Lakes - Lower Lake
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
Above Twin Lakes off of Co Rd 24
CAMPING IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
From Leaville to Buena Vista and beyond
