{"id":27639,"date":"2022-08-17T20:46:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T03:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.nrs.com\/?p=27639"},"modified":"2022-08-17T20:46:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T03:46:59","slug":"a-weekend-escape-to-twin-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2022\/08\/17\/a-weekend-escape-to-twin-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Weekend Escape to Twin Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like me, the hustle and bustle of multi-sport adventures tend to fill summer weekends, especially here in Colorado. Despite the joys that come with climbing mountains and floating rivers in one day, there\u2019s also something really fulfilling about slowing down for a weekend of more casual outdoor recreation and camping. In fact, I\u2019ve found that it can be the perfect way to catch up with friends and live simply for a few days\u2014no phones, internet, and a lot less driving.<\/p>\n

After a summer of racing around the state, hiking 14\u2019ers, backpacking deep into the wilderness, and pushing my big mountain fitness, I was ready for a sleepier and slower weekend involving mountain air, sunshine, scenic flat-water paddling, and the amenities of an established campground. Living outside of Aspen, I knew of the perfect location. Twin Lakes would not only deliver all the chill criteria, but it would also be an easy drive for friends from Denver.<\/p>\n

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Sitting at 9,603 feet, Twin Lakes is a charming little historic village that\u2019s home to two beautiful alpine lakes with panoramic views of the Rockies and the largest glacial lake in Colorado. It\u2019s tucked away 15 minutes from Leadville, a few miles from the eastern entrance of Independence Pass, and nestled underneath the shadows of Colorado’s tallest mountains.<\/p>\n

From May to October, Twin Lakes becomes a natural home base for day tripper and overnighter outdoor enthusiasts due to its reservoir, roadside village allure, and access points to the Colorado and Continental Divide Trail. The recreation around this area is abundant from cycling and mountain biking to fishing, hiking, and flat-water paddling with both designated and dispersed camping throughout.<\/p>\n