A great family outing. The trailhead is located on the dirt road leading to Mills Peak Lookout. Look for a sign to Mills Peak located on the East Side of Gold Lake Road just south of Gold Lake. Continue your drive to the lookout for a fantastic view of the Mohawk valley. The Lakes Basin Campground is off Gold Lake Road about 6.5 miles from Highway 89, with paved roads leading to the trailheads.
Parking is available.
The trail climbs gradually nearly 3 miles past the Lily Lake Trail and Grassy Lake Trail intersection and Long Lake to the Mount Elwell and Mud Lake Trails. The trailhead is at the parking of Gold Lake Lodge off Gold Lake Road. Take Highway 89 just south of Graeagle to Gold Lake Road and travel south 7.5 miles to Gold Lake Lodge. The trailhead is at the Jamison Mine. Continue 1.5 miles to the trailhead and parking area.