This open space is a haven for wetland wildlife, a hidden gem in the heart of Gunbarrel area. Whether spending a lazy afternoon fishing or having an invigorating morning jog, community enjoyment runs high here.
Twin Lakes
COVID-19 Safety Information
Bring a face covering.
Face coverings are required at trailheads, when passing other visitors, and when six feet of distancing cannot be maintained. See the Public Health Order for more information.
Give space to others on the trails.
Please stay at least six feet away from people who are not from the same household.
Follow all rules and regulations.
Park in designated spaces only and follow trail directional arrows. Rangers are issuing fines for violations.
Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Parks and trails are generally less crowded on weekdays. Parking lots are full as early as 8 a.m. on weekends.
| Trails |
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East Twin Lakes Trail     0.7 miles – Easy Dogs must be on a leash |
| West Twin Lakes Trail 0.7 miles – Easy Dogs off leash allowed |
Keep in Mind
- Dogs are allowed off leash on the West Lake Trail. They must be on leash everywhere else.
- Fishing is allowed, however, the lakes are not stocked.
- Wading and swimming are not allowed.
- Regional trails and regional trail connectors are open to commuters 24 hours per day. Trailheads close at sunset and parking is not allowed between sunset and sunrise.
Wetland habitats, nestled within the surrounding Great Plains, support aquatic plant and animal life and serve to lure in large numbers of migrating bird species. With grasses, wildflowers and trees surrounding the wetlands, these areas are biologically diverse both in and out of the water.
Mammals
- Coyote
- Eastern cottontail
- Fox squirrel
- Little brown bat
- Raccoon
- Red fox
- Striped skunk
Birds
- American avocet
- American coot
- American crow
- American goldfinch
- American kestrel
- American robin
- American widgeon
- Belted kingfisher
- Canada goose
- Common grackle
- Common raven
- Downy woodpecker
- Black-billed magpie
- Black-capped chickadee
- Bullock’s Oriole
- Double-crested cormorant
- Great blue heron
- Great Horned Owl
- Killdeer
- Mallard
- Mourning dove
- Red-tailed hawk
- Red-winged blackbird
- Tree swallow
- Violet-green swallow
- Yellow-rumped warbler
- Yellow Warbler
Amphibians & Reptiles
- Bullsnake
- Garter snake
- Snapping turtle
Coming Soon
Water Rights
Since 1910, the Boulder and Left Hand Ditch Company has operated the two lakes, which are reservoirs used to store water for agriculture. Boulder and Left Hand Ditch Company still owns the rights to the water and Boulder County owns the land surrounding them.
Growing Gunbarrel
In the 1960s, thanks to the nearby IBM plant and other commercial attractions, the Gunbarrel residential area grew up around the lakes. The lakes have been central to the Gunbarrel community from the beginning.