CWessels - Aug 8, 2016 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2016
North Ridge
Up and down the North Ridge from the tarn below Twin Peaks Pass in just under 2hrs. The climb isn't difficult, and the exposure is minimal. Nevertheless, I found myself a bit nervous. There's something about that chossy-looking dark rock--it erodes my confidence. I encountered similar stuff on Mt. Morrison and I was pretty scared on that peak. The rock on Virginia stayed in place for the most part; nevertheless, I didn't feel secure. I don't particularly enjoy peaks with this kind of rock, so I'm going to try to avoid them from now on. Stanton, Whorl, Matterhorn, and Twin Peaks all had better rock than this.
mengbo - Aug 8, 2016 12:11 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2016
Had a great time hiking out of Green Creek TH, what a beautiful area! Apparently this peak isn't climbed often, not sure why. When climbing up to the lake just north of the summit, climb the slot to the right of the main waterfall; I descended this way instead of climbers left of waterfall and found it to be much safer. The "slot" has a climbable portion and a swimmable portion; use climbable portion at the base and avoid the waterfall on the upper portion by crossing over onto a rib. Bob Burd's 4hr15m is insane; maybe I made the pass in 4hr. Give yourself lots of time to enjoy the beauty of the area especially with this year's snowpack and don't forget your headlamp, lol.
Romain - Sep 17, 2015 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2015
soslaw - Aug 4, 2012 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2012
East Face
East face above the black triangle provides sustained class 3 climbing. For the best rock stay on the arête but still check your holds as loose rock abounds.
Up from Green Creek and Virginia Pass. Ascended the waterfall canyon (to the right of the waterfall) up to the Twin/Virginia saddle and then took the loose ridgeline up to Virginia.
ckerth - Jun 6, 2012 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2012
East Face
Fun weekend camped at Return Lake, climbing Grey Butte, Stanton Peak, Virginia Peak, and Twin Peaks. I started from Green Lake TH and went over Virginia Pass and looped back past Summit Lake on the return.
dshoshone - Oct 26, 2011 12:05 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2011
East Face
Nice day hike, did Stanton also
seano - Aug 8, 2010 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
From Stanton
Day 2 of Sierra Challenge. Surprisingly fun once you find the solid ribs.
jonhersh - Jul 27, 2010 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
Horse Creek TH to Twin Peaks Pass
Combined with Matterhorn for a nice day from our camp just over Horse Creek Pass.
boyblue - Jun 30, 2010 11:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 1987
South Ridge Solo
Yes! Lots 'o loose rock. Nice view from the summit, though.
ScottHanson - May 14, 2010 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2009
Day 1 Sierra Challenge alternate peak
Green Creek Trail to Twin Peaks Pass, then to the top. Lots of fun! Looks like Adam was here two weeks earlier.
Camped at the head of Virginia Canyon after coming in from Green Lakes TH. Headed up Virginia early in the morning then up the ridge to Twin. Super views, little wind, and no clouds all day long.
A Bit - Aug 20, 2009 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
Green Creek TH to Twin Peak Pass
Followed the waterfall up to the tarn and continued up the talus slope to the pass. Great day with almost no wind, leaving me to swat away at the horde of flies on the summit.
Mike McL - Aug 7, 2024 9:08 am Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2019
Virginia skiSkied the E Face of Virginia Peak with Clay, Brad, and Frank. Day trip from VA Lakes
wmolland - Jul 16, 2022 9:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2022
From Return LakeA nice, fun scramble from the lake. Beautiful spot, despite lots of smoke billowing over from Yosemite.
Travissmith2251 - Aug 23, 2019 10:05 pm
SummitFun late winter peak
WayneFry - Jan 11, 2019 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2018
North Ridge from Green CreekLots of loose rock on this one but a fun climb just the same. Great view of Whorl Mountain and Spiller Creek canyon from the top.
LincolnB - Sep 3, 2018 5:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2018
From Green Creek CampgroundWith my son and nephews. Almost 13 hours
bechtt - Sep 4, 2016 10:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2016
Traverse from TwinNice day for a solo hike. Pictures
CWessels - Aug 8, 2016 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2016
North RidgeUp and down the North Ridge from the tarn below Twin Peaks Pass in just under 2hrs. The climb isn't difficult, and the exposure is minimal. Nevertheless, I found myself a bit nervous. There's something about that chossy-looking dark rock--it erodes my confidence. I encountered similar stuff on Mt. Morrison and I was pretty scared on that peak. The rock on Virginia stayed in place for the most part; nevertheless, I didn't feel secure. I don't particularly enjoy peaks with this kind of rock, so I'm going to try to avoid them from now on. Stanton, Whorl, Matterhorn, and Twin Peaks all had better rock than this.
mengbo - Aug 8, 2016 12:11 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2016
from green lakebackpack and camp at green lake with Jean.
sierramtngoat - Jul 12, 2016 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2016
Day hike from Green Creek THHad a great time hiking out of Green Creek TH, what a beautiful area! Apparently this peak isn't climbed often, not sure why. When climbing up to the lake just north of the summit, climb the slot to the right of the main waterfall; I descended this way instead of climbers left of waterfall and found it to be much safer. The "slot" has a climbable portion and a swimmable portion; use climbable portion at the base and avoid the waterfall on the upper portion by crossing over onto a rib. Bob Burd's 4hr15m is insane; maybe I made the pass in 4hr. Give yourself lots of time to enjoy the beauty of the area especially with this year's snowpack and don't forget your headlamp, lol.
Romain - Sep 17, 2015 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2015
North RidgeEasy ridge, outstanding views. Trip report
soslaw - Aug 4, 2012 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2012
East FaceEast face above the black triangle provides sustained class 3 climbing. For the best rock stay on the arête but still check your holds as loose rock abounds.
fedak - Jul 28, 2012 5:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2012
From Twin Peaks saddleUp from Green Creek and Virginia Pass. Ascended the waterfall canyon (to the right of the waterfall) up to the Twin/Virginia saddle and then took the loose ridgeline up to Virginia.
Pics and commentary are here.
ckerth - Jun 6, 2012 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2012
East FaceFun weekend camped at Return Lake, climbing Grey Butte, Stanton Peak, Virginia Peak, and Twin Peaks. I started from Green Lake TH and went over Virginia Pass and looped back past Summit Lake on the return.
dshoshone - Oct 26, 2011 12:05 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2011
East FaceNice day hike, did Stanton also
seano - Aug 8, 2010 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
From StantonDay 2 of Sierra Challenge. Surprisingly fun once you find the solid ribs.
jonhersh - Jul 27, 2010 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
Horse Creek TH to Twin Peaks PassCombined with Matterhorn for a nice day from our camp just over Horse Creek Pass.
boyblue - Jun 30, 2010 11:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 1987
South Ridge SoloYes! Lots 'o loose rock. Nice view from the summit, though.
ScottHanson - May 14, 2010 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2009
Day 1 Sierra Challenge alternate peakGreen Creek Trail to Twin Peaks Pass, then to the top. Lots of fun! Looks like Adam was here two weeks earlier.
mrchad9 - Sep 21, 2009 1:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
From Green LakesCamped at the head of Virginia Canyon after coming in from Green Lakes TH. Headed up Virginia early in the morning then up the ridge to Twin. Super views, little wind, and no clouds all day long.
A Bit - Aug 20, 2009 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
Green Creek TH to Twin Peak PassFollowed the waterfall up to the tarn and continued up the talus slope to the pass. Great day with almost no wind, leaving me to swat away at the horde of flies on the summit.