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Galehead/Twins Winter Route

Very Difficult
Community Route

Submitted by shamuswilkie

16.9 mi • 4,563 ft gain • 8-13 hours • Gale River loop Road

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15°F / Feels 8°F
7 mph SSW
Loop

Today's Conditions

Current Weather

15°F

Feels like 8°F

Overcast
7 mph SSW · Gusts 15 mph
77% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.04" (24h) · 0.25" (48h)

Snow: 0.2" (24h) · 0.7" (48h)

Elevation Profile & Forecast

4,859 ft
1,355 ft
Trailhead17°/29°F16mphWC 2°
2,242'16°/27°F20mphWC -1°
3,129'13°/24°F28mphWC -8°
4,015'8°/20°F36mphWC -17°
Summit 4,902'5°/17°F41mphWC -22°
Gain:+4,563 ft
0.0 mi8.5 mi16.9 mi

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About Galehead/Twins Winter Route

Distance

16.9 mi

Elevation Gain

4,563 ft

Duration

8-13 hours

Trailhead

Gale River loop Road

Peaks on Route (3)

Galehead Mountain

4,024 ft • Twin

North Twin Mountain

4,761 ft • Twin

South Twin Mountain

4,902 ft • Twin

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