The Tin Cup Trailhead is located at the base of the peninsula on the left side of Petit Lake. The trail to Farley Lake climbs over the glacial moraine on the left side of the photo and drops into the Toxaway/Farley canyon.
An alternative approach to Farley Lake is to hike up the Yellow Belly outlet along the right shore of the lake, past McDonald and through the thick forest to Farley Lake.
Looking north across Farley Lake to Imogene Peak.
A view south across Farley Lake to Parks Peak.
Farley Lake's steep and convoluted shoreline has a dearth of campsites, but it offers some stunning views and access to the nearby peaks.
Trailhead kiosk at the Tin Cup Hikers Trailhead.
Fall colors along the trail to Yellow Belly Lake.
You can ride your mountain bike approximately 2 miles to the wilderness boundary. This is useful if your objective is one of the surrounding peaks, but less so if you are hauling a heavy overnight backpack.
Fall color along the trail.
Surrounding Petit and Yellow Belly Lakes, the forest consists of lodgepole pine. As you climb higher, large Douglas fir trees enter the mix before transitioning into sparcer, high alpine species around Farley Lake.