The trailhead is at mile post 29.1, which is 29.1 miles from Kamas Utah on highway 150, or about 48 miles south of Evanston Wyoming on highway 150. The Mirror Lake highway is closed from late fall to about Memorial Day. The trail would likely be very snowy until late June in most years.

The trailhead has a pit toilet and a large parking area. It is well signed.

To Clegg Lake (2 miles / 1 hour)
From the Bald Mountain Trailhead, follow the trail north from the parking lot. A pit toilet and couple of picnic tables are available at the trailhead. Just a couple of minutes from the parking lot, the trail splits. Right is the Bald Mountain trail that climbs steeply to the summit of Bald Mountain. Go left on the North Lake trail.

The trail ambles west below Bald Mountain with some gentle ups and down and great views. Once past the corner of Bald Mountain, the trail heads northwest with Reids Peak prominent to the north. A picturesque pond is passed just before reaching Clegg Lake about 2 miles from the trailhead.

To Notch Lake (1 mile from Clegg Lake / 30 minutes)
Continuing past Clegg Lake, the trail continues meandering through minor wetlands passing near Dean Lake, but not within sight of it. As the west face of Notch Mountain comes into full view, Notch Lake also comes into view at its base.

To Bench Lake (less than 1/2 Notch Lake / 15 minutes)
Continuing past North Lake, the trail pass through forest, climbs for a brief section, then ambles past a small meadow before reaching Bench Lake.