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Mirror Lake & Tinkham Peak

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Day Hike - Cottonwood & Mirror Lakes

Easy 3.2 mile round trip family hike to Mirror Lake, 450 foot gain and moderate to slow pace. Optional detour to Cottonwood Lake. Not going to Tinkham Peak.

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Gary Zink
Gary Zink
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous, Easy
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 3.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 450 ft
  • Pace: slow or moderate

Meet in the Safeway parking lot at North Bend at 9:00 am, in front of the clock tower next to Safeway. We'll carpool and caravan from there.

Directions: From Seattle, take I-90 exit 31. At exit off ramp, take round-about onto Bendigo Blvd, going under I-90. Take first right at the traffic light and drive past MacDonalds. Safeway parking lot will be shortly thereafter on your left.

We'll have lunch at noon at Mirror Lake and expect to be back at North Bend around 3:00 pm.

I'll bring  a  back pack for extra space. Call if you get stuck in traffic to North Bend. Gary, cell phone 206-353-3778.

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Mirror Lake & Tinkham Peak

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
  11. Bring a day pack with  a lunch, snacks and drink. Rain gear if rain is forecast. Maybe a sit pad, camera and anything else that would make you feel comfortable. Don't forget a NW Forest Parking pass if you plan to drive to our destination.
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