Valentine Lake via Sherwin Lakes Trail

Park at the Sherwin Lakes Trailhead. Begin your ascent through scrubby foliage and old pines. Once you arrive at a junction with a bench, turn around. Note that the uphill climb is pretty decent past Sherwin Lakes, so if you're feeling overly winded after the arriving at these lakes, this may be a good turn around point. 

Alternatively, you can head up from the Valentine Lake Trailhead just down the road next to the Sherwin Creek Campground for an out-and-back or loop this hike with Sherwin Lakes. If you do choose to loop the hike, keep in mind that you'll have approximately 2 miles to walk along the road to reach your initial trailhead.