The trail is rocky and well defined. The Forest Service did a great job on the bridges and routing of Trask Lakes Trail. From its junction with Rock Creek Trail, new bridges and several puncheon walkways have been constructed. Several new puncheon walkways across muddy areas and construction of a short trail from the Trask Lake basin over to Elbow Lake have also been completed. Trask Lakes, at 7,800 feet, offer excellent fishing for small brook trout.
Fish are abundant, and even the youngest angler can expect a good catch.
However, do not forget the insect repellent, or your kids will not want to leave the tent. Drinking water is available all along the trail. After you are bored with hauling in fish, you might try an interesting side trip to Racetrack Peak. Stay on Trask Lakes Trail for 3 miles past the lakes until it climbs to the top of 8,507-foot Racetrack Pass.