A short, but rewarding hike! The elevation profile is like a W. You i itially go UP from the trailhead, and then DOWN to Bench Lake, and finally there is one more ascent to Snow Lake. Bench lake has an excellent reflection of Mt. Rainier, but few places to wade along the shoreline for said view. Snow lake has a great view of the Pinnacle Peak region, but not as clear of a view as Rainier. There is a compost toilet at the Snow Lake campground, but it is tucked away off the trail.