Tinkham Peak & Abiel Peak 8-6-2011

Mirror Lake / Silver Peak 2009-08-01

From Seattle, I-90 east to exit 54. At the end of the ramp, check the mile and turn right and 2nd left. Pass vacation homes and public works buildings. The road turns to gravel and becomes Forest Road 9070. At 3.5 miles from the ramp is a hairpin turn and a small parking space on the right. Left is the trail head for Twin Lakes, Mirror Lake, Cottonwood Lake, and Silver Peak.

We went to the Twin Lakes first. Of course dogs had to play in the water.

On the way to the Silver Peak, we came across a patch of devils club (Oplopanax horridus) on the side of a steep narrow trail. Don't grab them for support because they have thorns.  Lots of them.

Mirror Lake

Sly's first swim ever. He even fetched a stick.

We missed a turnoff to Silver Peak and continued on the Pacific Crest Trail. Blue spotted a small pond to quench his thirst.

We went to the Windy Pass and turned around. We will have to attempt again next time and find our way to the Silver Peak.


It was a nice hike, not very many people, and sunny. When we came home, Blue had a bath, drank warm milk, and relaxed.