Twining Peak from Independence Pass in White River National Forest, CO

Hike Twining Peak from Independence Pass White River National Forest, CO

Class 2 4.9 miles 2400 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Sep 5, 2016
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This is a relatively short hike for a 13er with incredible views. A social trail from Independence Pass brought us up to the southern ridge that would ultimately lead to Twining Peak. Along the way we passed over an unnamed 13er, Peak 13541. The ridge drops to a saddle along the way that separates Peak 13541 from Twining Peak and the trail becomes less clear. Sticking to the ridgeline is easy enough, though. We ascended to the base of Twining Peak where boulders made hiking a little slower, and a Class 2+ set of moves led to just below the summit.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Twining Peak
13711 ft
1231 rise
2
Peak 13541
13541 ft
410 rise

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Starting from Independence Pass along the trail leading up Twining Peak's ridge.
Starting from Independence Pass along the trail leading up Twining Peak's ridge.
Looking back toward Independence Pass.
Looking back toward Independence Pass.
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Another show looking down toward Independence Pass.
Another show looking down toward Independence Pass.
Approaching Peak 13541 along the ridge, Twining Peak visible center.
Approaching Peak 13541 along the ridge, Twining Peak visible center.
A shot toward Indepenedence Pass, La Plata Peak visible distant top left.
A shot toward Indepenedence Pass, La Plata Peak visible distant top left.
Continuing along the ridge to Twining Peak, a saddle along the way separating it from Peak 13541.
Continuing along the ridge to Twining Peak, a saddle along the way separating it from Peak 13541.
Looking back toward the saddle and Peak 13541, the way we came.
Looking back toward the saddle and Peak 13541, the way we came.
Continuing up to Twining, just ahead.
Continuing up to Twining, just ahead.
Looking back toward the saddle.
Looking back toward the saddle.
False summit of Twining Peak.
False summit of Twining Peak.
Class 2+ section leading to Twining Peak.
Class 2+ section leading to Twining Peak.
View back across the Class 2+ section.
View back across the Class 2+ section.
Twining Peak summit, view north.
Twining Peak summit, view north.
Twining Peak summit, view west toward Linkins Lake and the Lost Man Trail.
Twining Peak summit, view west toward Linkins Lake and the Lost Man Trail.
Candid sunset shot.
Candid sunset shot.

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