technicolorNH - May 20, 2021 10:20 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2021
via Kenosha Pass
Just under four hours to the summit but the postholing above 11700 feet was considerable. In May this mountain is best approached by bushwhacking off road to avoid the 200 feet of vert gained and then lost on the road and then later when you reach the two metal signs indicating the area is closed to motorized traffic, look up and see the summit and go direct up the steep slope from there. Do not follow the road. It was covered with three foot drifts. This whole area must be a blast in summer when you can scamper from peak to peak. As it was I stuck with just the one peak. Three hour descent, which included some sliding on the harder snow parts.
Senad Rizvanovic - Apr 19, 2021 5:23 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2021
Long day
I guess best way to hike these peaks is in snow conditions. Beautiful spring day in Colorado, long day but rewarding.
OhmStyles - Jun 14, 2020 7:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2020
third times a charm
tried twice in the winter and finally did it in the summer
theREALCarpeDM - Mar 16, 2015 9:06 am Date Climbed: Feb 14, 2015
From Kenosha Pass
Solo. Made good time until I hit trap door snow after leaving the road. Had left my snowshoes in the car. Had to skip South and Blaine to be home early.
telemarkdude - May 18, 2014 10:47 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2014
From 2nd Gate
Continued along the ridge to also pick up South Twin. Still a lot of snow and some deep postholing; especially in the willows to the south.
MountainHikerCO - Dec 31, 2013 7:27 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2013
From Kenosha Pass
From Kenosha Pass. A very capable vehicle recently drove the road to above treeline, giving us a packed trail. We didn't need the snowshoes we hauled all the way up and down. Recommend a pole. MicroSpikes might help in a few spots but I didn't use mine. It was starting to snow as we were leaving.
http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=14630
Both North and South Twin Cones with Mt Blaine from Kenosha Pass. Its melting out fast on the road, I stopped short of the TH in the morning in the car bu a good 3/4 mile, but that same stretch was dry in the afternoon. Someone drove up to almost 11,400 so there is a good wheel rut to hike in to that point, then the snowshoes were handy for the summits.
Tonka - Jan 28, 2013 10:25 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2013
SP Hike with Sarah
Perfect weather for this winter outing. No wind except for the summit and blue sky. Our choice to break trail and bushwack through the willows and rocks up to the saddle made for a fun, yet tougher day. Thanks to Sarah for showing us this off the radar peak.
Sarah Simon - Jan 20, 2013 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Jan 20, 2013
From Kenosha Pass
What an amazing day!!! Sunny, surprisingly warm. Tonka and Krista joined Angel and me for a glorious stroll to the summit. Left the road before it heads into that drainage and cruised up the rideline to bouldery slopes. Found a smoother descent route. What a day. Those two Minnesotans are badass to come from low elevation and hike back-to-back Colorado peaks!
Berger - Nov 4, 2012 1:18 am Date Climbed: Jan 23, 2011
Almost
Long great ski with Tracy. Snow was deep and unstable near the summit. Turned around but still a great day.
Jeremy Hakes - Aug 13, 2011 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2011
Bryan and I began our ski from Twin Cone Road off of Kenosha Pass. After traveling approximately 6 miles, we ditched the xc skis and waded through the willows, heading towards the summit, attempting to avoid the lee side of the mountain. Upon heading up the slope we heard and felt a couple of "whomps" underfoot. The slope we were on was probably only approx 22-25 degrees or so in steepness, however we decided to bail, which was disappointing. We were so close. The ski in was fantastic but to our dismay some inconsiderate 4 wheelers literally destroyed the ski track on the way out. They bumped into the sides of the trail in several spots, scattering trees, rocks and dirt all over the trail. It was really torn up in spots, not just the snow. I have no issues with 4 wheelers at all. They have just as much right to enjoy an area as I do. It was apparent that this group was simply trying to see how far up the trail they could make it. They made it about 3.5 miles, where they turned around, tearing up the snow covered path and anything close. Trees were broken. The ground under the snow on and off the trail in spots was really messed up. In spite of the mess, we managed a 13 mile day with no summit. Next time. Happy B-day baby!
Brian Kalet - Mar 6, 2010 8:47 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2009
Road
Easy.
heather14 - Dec 6, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Dec 5, 2009
Trifecta
Hiked North & South Twin Cones and Blaine. A nice little solo jaunt. Didn't like seeing the high wind advisory signs on the drive to the TH, but ended up being not so bad.
shknbke - Oct 1, 2008 9:50 am Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2008
From Long Gulch TH
Did N. Twin Cone as part of a huge 14 peak loop hike that took 16.5 hours. Summitted late in the afternoon as a storm was approaching. See TR.
argothor - Jun 15, 2008 9:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2008
Threes peaks
Hiked North Twin Cone Peak, Mount Blaine, and South Twin Cone Peak from Kenosha Pass. Saw no other hikers, although did see some ATVers on North Twin while we were on Blaine. If I was to do this again, I'd probably drive past the first gate and park just past the second gate.
There was little snow to worry about, about the only snow was right near the summit of North Twin Cone. Otherwise the ground seemed unusually dry after so much snow this winter.
MattK - May 19, 2008 12:15 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
North, South Twin Cones, Blaine
Wife, dog, and I. Beautiful hike, still a lot of snow.
belexes - Mar 9, 2008 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2008
North Twin Cone Road
CMC hike. We started from Kenosha Pass and hiked the North Twin Cone Road almost all the way to the top. We left the road about a mile from the summit and snowshoed through a couple of nice meadows. It was pretty windy at the summit, not so much further down. We made really good time: about 7 hours round trip.
MrClean - Oct 21, 2007 10:36 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2007
Great moderate hike
Great trail, total solitude. Beautiful sunny weather, very windy on the summit. Can't wait to do this in snowshoes soon!
technicolorNH - May 20, 2021 10:20 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2021
via Kenosha PassJust under four hours to the summit but the postholing above 11700 feet was considerable. In May this mountain is best approached by bushwhacking off road to avoid the 200 feet of vert gained and then lost on the road and then later when you reach the two metal signs indicating the area is closed to motorized traffic, look up and see the summit and go direct up the steep slope from there. Do not follow the road. It was covered with three foot drifts. This whole area must be a blast in summer when you can scamper from peak to peak. As it was I stuck with just the one peak. Three hour descent, which included some sliding on the harder snow parts.
Senad Rizvanovic - Apr 19, 2021 5:23 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2021
Long dayI guess best way to hike these peaks is in snow conditions. Beautiful spring day in Colorado, long day but rewarding.
OhmStyles - Jun 14, 2020 7:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2020
third times a charmtried twice in the winter and finally did it in the summer
theREALCarpeDM - Mar 16, 2015 9:06 am Date Climbed: Feb 14, 2015
From Kenosha PassSolo. Made good time until I hit trap door snow after leaving the road. Had left my snowshoes in the car. Had to skip South and Blaine to be home early.
telemarkdude - May 18, 2014 10:47 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2014
From 2nd GateContinued along the ridge to also pick up South Twin. Still a lot of snow and some deep postholing; especially in the willows to the south.
MountainHikerCO - Dec 31, 2013 7:27 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2013
From Kenosha PassFrom Kenosha Pass. A very capable vehicle recently drove the road to above treeline, giving us a packed trail. We didn't need the snowshoes we hauled all the way up and down. Recommend a pole. MicroSpikes might help in a few spots but I didn't use mine. It was starting to snow as we were leaving.
http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=14630
chicagotransplant - May 12, 2013 8:21 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2013
Kenosha PassBoth North and South Twin Cones with Mt Blaine from Kenosha Pass. Its melting out fast on the road, I stopped short of the TH in the morning in the car bu a good 3/4 mile, but that same stretch was dry in the afternoon. Someone drove up to almost 11,400 so there is a good wheel rut to hike in to that point, then the snowshoes were handy for the summits.
Tonka - Jan 28, 2013 10:25 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2013
SP Hike with SarahPerfect weather for this winter outing. No wind except for the summit and blue sky. Our choice to break trail and bushwack through the willows and rocks up to the saddle made for a fun, yet tougher day. Thanks to Sarah for showing us this off the radar peak.
Sarah Simon - Jan 20, 2013 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Jan 20, 2013
From Kenosha PassWhat an amazing day!!! Sunny, surprisingly warm. Tonka and Krista joined Angel and me for a glorious stroll to the summit. Left the road before it heads into that drainage and cruised up the rideline to bouldery slopes. Found a smoother descent route. What a day. Those two Minnesotans are badass to come from low elevation and hike back-to-back Colorado peaks!
Berger - Nov 4, 2012 1:18 am Date Climbed: Jan 23, 2011
AlmostLong great ski with Tracy. Snow was deep and unstable near the summit. Turned around but still a great day.
Jeremy Hakes - Aug 13, 2011 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2011
Decent loopNice loop. Not much traffic.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jan 24, 2011 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Jan 23, 2011
Twin Cone RoadBryan and I began our ski from Twin Cone Road off of Kenosha Pass. After traveling approximately 6 miles, we ditched the xc skis and waded through the willows, heading towards the summit, attempting to avoid the lee side of the mountain. Upon heading up the slope we heard and felt a couple of "whomps" underfoot. The slope we were on was probably only approx 22-25 degrees or so in steepness, however we decided to bail, which was disappointing. We were so close. The ski in was fantastic but to our dismay some inconsiderate 4 wheelers literally destroyed the ski track on the way out. They bumped into the sides of the trail in several spots, scattering trees, rocks and dirt all over the trail. It was really torn up in spots, not just the snow. I have no issues with 4 wheelers at all. They have just as much right to enjoy an area as I do. It was apparent that this group was simply trying to see how far up the trail they could make it. They made it about 3.5 miles, where they turned around, tearing up the snow covered path and anything close. Trees were broken. The ground under the snow on and off the trail in spots was really messed up. In spite of the mess, we managed a 13 mile day with no summit. Next time. Happy B-day baby!
Brian Kalet - Mar 6, 2010 8:47 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2009
RoadEasy.
heather14 - Dec 6, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Dec 5, 2009
TrifectaHiked North & South Twin Cones and Blaine. A nice little solo jaunt. Didn't like seeing the high wind advisory signs on the drive to the TH, but ended up being not so bad.
shknbke - Oct 1, 2008 9:50 am Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2008
From Long Gulch THDid N. Twin Cone as part of a huge 14 peak loop hike that took 16.5 hours. Summitted late in the afternoon as a storm was approaching. See TR.
argothor - Jun 15, 2008 9:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2008
Threes peaksHiked North Twin Cone Peak, Mount Blaine, and South Twin Cone Peak from Kenosha Pass. Saw no other hikers, although did see some ATVers on North Twin while we were on Blaine. If I was to do this again, I'd probably drive past the first gate and park just past the second gate.
There was little snow to worry about, about the only snow was right near the summit of North Twin Cone. Otherwise the ground seemed unusually dry after so much snow this winter.
MattK - May 19, 2008 12:15 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
North, South Twin Cones, BlaineWife, dog, and I. Beautiful hike, still a lot of snow.
belexes - Mar 9, 2008 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2008
North Twin Cone RoadCMC hike. We started from Kenosha Pass and hiked the North Twin Cone Road almost all the way to the top. We left the road about a mile from the summit and snowshoed through a couple of nice meadows. It was pretty windy at the summit, not so much further down. We made really good time: about 7 hours round trip.
MrClean - Oct 21, 2007 10:36 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2007
Great moderate hikeGreat trail, total solitude. Beautiful sunny weather, very windy on the summit. Can't wait to do this in snowshoes soon!
Niederbayer - Feb 23, 2007 8:01 pm
January climbcold, but sunny day - excellent views over South Park/Front range/Collegiate Peaks/Sangre de Cristo - just saw two other hikers