Twin Lakes Panorama

Horizontal orientation, panorama 1:2 ratio. Canvas prints are available with optional barnwood or hardwood floating frames hand-crafted by the photographer, making a truly unique and one-of-a-kind piece of art. Please see images for details.

The magnificent Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho are popular for photography, as well as hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The Alice-Toxaway Loop is one of the most popular hikes in the Stanley area, beginning at the Tin Cup Trailhead and passing Farley, Toxaway, Twin, and Alice Lakes along the way. I backpacked the loop the last week of July 2026, taking 2 nights and 3 days. My wanderings to photograph waterfalls, creeks, lakes, and wildflowers made the 19-mile hike into a little over 33 miles! I stayed at the base of the highest portion of the loop trail the first night, and then climbed in the early morning, and made the descent into Twin Lakes before the heat of the day, arriving about 9:15. The water was still as calm as glass and reflected Snowy Side Peak and other jagged peaks, and the surrounding trees perfectly. I visited for a few minutes with another hiker and then took this panorama image of the portion of the lake that the trail first arrives at. These lakes are some of my personal favorites along this loop.