The Twenty Mile Lakes Trail is remote, rugged, and offers the perfect mix of beauty and challenge. The route climbs steadily through forest, creek crossings, and fire-scarred terrain, with plenty of technical sections and bushwhacking that test both endurance and patience. It’s not always easy to stay on trail, so navigation is a must, and bear spray is highly recommended. While the remoteness can feel isolating, the reward is huge, with two stunning alpine lakes at the turnaround that make every scratch, stumble, (and losing my sunglasses) worth it.