Cluster Lakes and Twin Lakes Loop

We headed to Summit Lake in Lassen National Park to hike the Cluster Lakes and Twin Lakes Loop Hike, 10.8 miles with 1,385 ft overall elevation gain. The trail starts on the east side of Summit Lake.

The trail from Summit Lake reaches the loop in about 1 mile. Here we had a view of Lassen Peak. We choose to hike the loop clockwise toward Cluster Lakes first. We would pass a dozen lakes/ponds.

The trail passes very close to these lakes.
a large pond on the way to Little Bear Lake

the pond on the way to Little Bear Lake

The northern part of this trail passes through a large old burn area.

 Little Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake

lunch break at Big Bear Lake

An unnamed Cluster Lake, on an offshoot trail.

Silver Lake with Lassen Peak in the background

Feather Lake

pond along the trail

another pond along the trail

Another break along Lower Twin Lake


















 Lower Twin Lake

Upper Twin Lake

love the color in the water as the sun comes out behind a cloud

another pond along the trail

and another pond

Echo Lake

This was a great hike for lakes and ponds, we also saw many deer today.

After leaving the loop and returning on the trail to Summit Lake, view of Lassen Peak













back at Summit Lake with a great view of Lassen Peak