Arrived to the lower parking area just before 10am. From the turn onto Lost Lake Rd, the road in is in terrible shape with potholes everywhere. It's a bumpy, but manageable ride. There were 31 cars, including the cab of a semi truck, parked along the road when I left. The official trailhead should just be moved, or the road should be fixed. It's washed out, overgrown, and basically not drivable in any vehicle. The parking lot that nobody can get to is in great shape.
The trail is a bit overgrown in places, but easily manageable. Wildflowers seem to be just starting and were putting on a gorgeous display. Don't skip Cottonwood Lake. It's a very nice place to visit on its own. Lots of people camping up at Mirror Lake. The waterfall after Mirror Lake was still flowing, and the PCT trail down to Twilight Lake offers gorgeous mountain views. Even with all the people on the trail, it never felt crowded.
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