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Willis Gulch Trail Content provided by   Wildernet
Quick Facts
Difficulty:  Moderate
Length, One-way:  5.5 Miles
Trail Number:  1,473
Ending Elevation:  12,050 Feet
Elevation:  9,400 Feet
Beginning Elevation:  9,420 Feet
Elevation Gain:  2,630 Feet
Reservation:  No
Season:  May - September
Directions
From Twin Lakes, The trailhead can be found two miles west of Twin Lakes Village on Highway 82. Look for a parking lot to the left (south) of the road. The trail is accessed south across the bridge over Lake Creek. Follow the road to the trail on the left side.
Location Information
This is a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 2,400 feet. The end destination is Willis Lake and a mine just beyond the lake . The trailhead is shared with Little Willis Gulch with hiking access to Hope Pass. The trailhead can be found 2 miles west of Twin Lakes Village on Highway 82. Look for a parking lot off to the left (south). The trail is accessed south across the bridge over Lake Creek. Follow the road to the trail on the left side. The first part of the trail is very steep.
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