Mirror and Cottonwood Lakes — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

This was a fun little excursion for a family with an infant and toddler.

Beautiful sun and cold made for a memorable first trip to Mirror Lake just before the winter really starts to set in at the pass.

The "lower" parking lot is easy to access in any vehicle.  You'd want a step above a Forester to go up the the "upper" parking area, but it's literally a ten-minute walk to get there so no biggie.

Ignore Google's directions and, from the west: take exit 62, head SW on Stampede Pass until turning right onto Lost Lk, then continue NW on NF-5480 to the parking area.

We're going to remember this one for a hot summer day so we can come back and swim!