Take An Easy Loop Trail Past Some Of The Prettiest Scenery In Utah On The Mirror Lake Shoreline Loop

Mirror Lake’s elevation is 10,400 feet, so there’s hardly any suggestion of “summer” until July in this part of Utah. Even then, those temperatures are temporary. The timing is good, because July and August typically are the only months when the weather ever becomes uncomfortably hot in the Salt Lake Valley. That’s when Mirror Lake becomes especially attractive for a day’s visit or an overnight camping trip, with temperatures about 30 degrees cooler.

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Hike To A Gorgeous Hidden Lake On This Quiet Washington Trail

The Evergreen State is full of trails that are safe and beautiful to hike (almost) all year long. Granite Falls is a tiny town in Snohomish County that’s a great jumping-off point for the tranquil, hidden Heather Lake Trail. And this is the perfect time of year to enjoy some peace and quiet here.

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