Snow Lake
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice present
9 this month · 233 reports
Mirror and Cottonwood Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Mirror and Cottonwood Lakes is generally in good condition with no snow reported as of October 11. Hikers should be aware of the rocky terrain, which is manageable with trail shoes, and a potentially slippery log bridge. The road leading to the trailhead can be rough, with some reports recommending high clearance vehicles, while others state it is suitable for all vehicles. Overgrowth is minimal on the main trail, though some informal paths around Mirror Lake may be overgrown or sketchy. There are no reported bug issues in recent reports.
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The road condition is mixed. As of October 11, it's recommended for high clearance vehicles only. However, September 26 reported it as suitable for all vehicles, and an earlier report from August 10 mentioned a Tesla at the trailhead, indicating accessibility for most cars.
The trail is generally described as rocky and can be challenging with ankle-breaker sections, especially on the road to the official trailhead. There is also a log bridge that can become slippery. Some reports mention overgrown sections on informal paths around Mirror Lake.
Recent reports indicate no significant bug issues. As of October 11, bugs were not a problem, and a report from September 26 also stated no bugs were encountered. Earlier reports from August 23 and August 11 also noted no bothersome bugs.
Parking at the official trailhead is often not recommended, with a 'lower' parking area about 1/3 mile away being more suitable. On August 23, over 20 cars were parked along the road near the trailhead, and by noon, Mirror Lake was busy with through-hikers and families.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
pretty easy hike. the rockiness is not an issue if you wear any trail shoes. the bark on the log bridge can get slippery so be careful
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Don’t let the “Easy” lull you into thinking it’s not a Moderate uphill climb. Definitely wants sturdy boots as you navigate rocks and roots most of the way. That last bit of road is perhaps the most t...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Been wanting to do this hike now for over a year and finally took the time to do it. What a great easy hike! As many others have said getting to the official trailhead parking lot would only be achi...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
TRAIL: Fun! There’s a little bit of everything on the way to the lakes. There’s a large log that some folks mention walking across but we went around it, stepping on some rocks to get over a small str...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Clockwise loop up the Twilight Lake Trail, and down the Mirror Lake Trail.Road Conditions.Rd 5480 was in good condition, just one tricky spot less than a mile from the trailhead (if your vehicle is la...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Full body workout and lots to explore. This hike has been on my list all spring and summer but kept getting pushed. Today it finally happened. No local smoke, perfect weather, but I had to start after...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Route: Mirror Lake > Tinkham Tarns > Silver Peak > Tinkham West > Tinkham EastStats: 8.9 miles and 3500 feet of elevation gainAfter almost 8 weeks of being sidelined from some really bad luck crossing...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I write my trip reports from the perspective of a 66-year-old. For perspective, I swim three times a week and walk 3-4 miles once a week. The rest of the time I am sitting at a desk. This trail is rat...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The first half mile was an extremely washed out road to the trailhead. Lots of loose rods and washed out road. The trail was then very overgrown for the next 1/2 mile. Lake was disgusting. A dead bird...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I've been thinking about Silver Peak and Tinkham Peak a lot lately but I was a little intimidated by the scrambling and the elevation gain. The previous trail reports helped ease that anxiety a lot so...