Lower Twin Lake Ranger Station

Overview

About Lower Twin Lake Ranger Station

Why stop

A distinctive waypoint on the remote Twin Lakes route.

Heads up

Getting here takes a floatplane or a demanding off-trail crossing.

Map

Where it is

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Ranger stationLower Twin Lake Ranger Station60.64963, -154.04262

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Plan your stop

Before you go

Getting there

In summer, reaching the lake by plane requires a float or amphibious plane; neither lake has a beach suited to a wheeled-plane landing. Winter landings depend on ice conditions. The crossing is about 10 miles and can take eight hours to two days. There’s no maintained trail: expect soft, uneven ground and loose gravel. Staying close to the south shore avoids much of the heavier brush, but you need map-reading and way-finding skills or a guide.

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Guide

More about Lower Twin Lake Ranger Station

A backcountry ranger postLower Twin Lake Ranger Station is a small, remote ranger post on Lower Twin Lake, on the…

Lower Twin Lake Ranger Station is a small, remote ranger post on Lower Twin Lake, on the off-trail route between Upper and Lower Twin. It’s a backcountry waypoint, not a roadside visitor center. Keep it in mind if you’re flying into the lake or crossing between the two; treat it as unattended unless you’ve confirmed current staffing.

What to expectBring what you need for a self-sufficient backcountry visit.

Bring what you need for a self-sufficient backcountry visit. Public toilets, potable water and food service aren’t documented for the station. The route opens to lake and mountain views; Dall sheep may appear on high ridges, and brown or black bears may forage on tundra berries or walk the beaches. Those are route-wide possibilities, not sightings to count on at the station.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Lake Clark

All Lake Clark wildlife maps

142 sightingsBrown BearMost seen around 8 AMSighting map

11 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

13 sightingsCommon MerganserMost seen around 8 AMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Lake Clark. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.