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| Viewing Twin Peaks through a recently burned forest. |
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| Southern California Map. |
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| Driving Map. |
Overall Hiking Totals:
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| Hiking Map. |
Parking coordinates: 34.31604°N, -117.9265°W.
Summary
The hike to Twin Peaks is one of the more difficult hiking options available from Angeles Crest Highway. The trail starts on the Waterman Mountain Loop Trail, but breaks off toward Twin Peaks along the way.  |
| Hovering above the marine layer. |
The trail drops about 1,000 feet to a saddle between Mount Waterman and Twin Peaks. The climb begins steeply up toward East Twin Peak. This is the higher of the Twin Peaks. I paused several times to catch my breath along the way. Once on the summit, there are views down into the San Gabriel Wilderness and West Twin Peak. |
| On the summit of East Twin Peak. |
While partially climbing back down, I then diverted over to West Twin Peak. This is a lesser visited summit, but I was gratified to be there, since this was my first visit to it. The views aren't quite as expansive, but there is a good view toward East Twin Peak.  |
| View of West Twin Peak. |
After signing the summit register, I descended back to the saddle. From there, the most difficult part of the hike begins. Although I just climbed two peaks, I needed to maintain enough energy to elevate back to the trail on the eastern slope of Mount Waterman.  |
| View of East Twin Peak from West Twin Peak. |
For me. this was a tough and slow 1,000 foot elevation climb. However, once I reached the Waterman Trail, it was pretty much downhill all the way back to Angeles Crest Highway.  |
| Summit of West Twin Peak. |
As always, it is an exceptional feeling of accomplishment when rounding the corner and spotting my vehicle. Video:
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