Twin Sisters Lookout

Elevation: 11428
Status: Removed
Year Built:1919?, rebuilt 1962
Year Removed: 1976
Structure Type:D6 Cupola(original), steel

Topographical Map

Twin Sisters was the first lookout in Rocky Mountain National Park. The original D6 cupola and subsequent L4 cab were contructed on the northermost, slighly lower of the two peaks which make up the north sister. Remnants of cable supports can still be found. The original stone house is still standing below the north outcrop, and is used to house radio equipment. The views from the top are outstanding, as this was undoubtedly a very strategic location for a fire lookout.

How to get there:From Estes Park, head south on CO 7 to the Twin Sisters trailhead, near Lily Lake. This is the new trailhead for Twin Sisters, as the original trailhead was located a few miles south. From the parking area, hike up the road a short ways(this road may be open in summer) to a sign and the beginning of the trail. Its a 4.3 mile pack to the top, with an elevation gain of 2200 feet.