I got dropped off at the top of Mount Constitution with plans to meet my family down at the swimming beach at Cascade Lake.

There is a more direct trail but I wanted to see the lakes and waterfalls in between. I started steeply downhill towards Twin Lakes, then Mountain Lake, then onto the waterfalls that led me to the south end of the Cascade Lake. For safety, be sure to follow the Cascade Lake Trail across the road at the south end of the lake. It will take you behind the campground and drop you at the swimming beach. It's much safer than trying to walk along the road. 

This trail is beautiful and nice for dogs. There are some rooty areas that made my dog jump, thinking he'd seen a snake. We saw deer and birds, woodpeckers and vultures. I saw a couple other solo hikers and families near the lakes. Very quiet and peaceful hike.

TopoMaps says I went 9 miles. 650 feet up and 2400 feet down. 

Happy hike-a-thon!

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