
There is a trail next to the parking area to Cottonwood Lake, the first cenote on my route. I decided to go north and ascend the ridge to get to the top of Cottonwood Lake.

Looking down into Cottonwood Lake.

Continuing along the rim of the cenotes, Mirror Lake coming up.

Mirror Lake.

Mirror Lake, some interesting colors along the rim.

Inkwell Lake, likely my favorite of the cenotes.

Figure Eight Lake.

Figure Eight Lake.

Head down on an easy slope from the rim and enter Shadow Canyon.

Shadow Canyon's left fork.



Crazy salty formations.


Exiting Shadow Canyon's left fork.

Through open desert for a short time.

Entering Shadow Canyon's right fork.

Follow Shadow Canyon's right fork until you get back to the entrance to the canyons.


The Bluff Trail starts just outside Shadow Canyon.

Bluff Trail, super boring.


Bluff Trail leads to Lea Lake, which is also accessible by car.
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