Mirror Lake

[tiggymalvern]

I went hiking with a friend yesterday, and we took the Pacific Crest Trail access to Mirror Lake, which was new to both of us. It was another good choice - we met a grand total of three people on the PCT, with a few groups scattered around the lake, which can also be reached via another route.



A small pond at the very start of the trail, and the mountains across the valley.


Another pond along the PCT, which winds for three miles through mostly forest.


First look at Mirror Lake through the trees.


And further around, where you come down to lake level.


Panorama view.


A log in the sun at the edge of the water = lunch spot :-)


We took the side trail an extra half mile down to Cottonwood Lake. And it was down all the way, which meant we had to go back up again! Cottonwood Lake isn't as dramatic as Mirror Lake, but still pretty.


Car sharing in the plague times!


It was roughly 7.8 miles in total with the side trip to Cottonwood Lake, and about 1700 feet of elevation gain, so gentler than last week!

Comments

[solo]

That's very nice scenery!

And cool to see a pic of you! :D

[tiggymalvern]

Well, it's not much of a pic of me - in mask and sunglasses, I look like I'm on my way out to rob a bank!

[bymyverytoes]

Gorgeous scenery and social responsibility, I love to see it ;)

[tiggymalvern]

Well, we all have to have some photos of ourselves looking silly, right? ;-)