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Twin Lakes Trailhead

Twin Lakes Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to the Moose Creek Trail # 421 over Lost Horse Pass and the Wahoo Creek Trail #430 over Wahoo Pass . Trails leading out almost immediately enter the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilites include a vault toilet. Close camping is readily available at Schumaker Campground

Current Conditions
Accessible by wheeled motorized vehicles from 06/16 - 11/30

General Information

Mid June -  end of November 

Open 24 hours/day

Pack it in, Pack it out 

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3913

Darby Ranger Station administrative office in the winter.

Address: 712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3913
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.159296

Longitude: -114.497898

Directions

From Darby, MT travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road FS 429 and travel approximately 18 miles. Take the north fork (right) at the Lost Horse Cabin onto FS 5605 and follow approximately 2 miles. Continue past the Schumaker Campground turn-off and along the west side of the lake to the trailhead.  Forest Road #429 can be extremely rough due to many potholes and rocks. Recommend high clearance vehicles. 

Travel Considerations

FS road #429 is closed to wheeled motorized vehicles from 11/30 - 6/16

Parking

Parking is available for both passenger vehicles and trailers. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 18, 2025