Approx how far is it from lake to lake? Lets say someone is waiting for you at campsite on lake 5 ... you are at campsite on lake 1 ... how long to get to lake 5?
The hike from Cottonwood Lake #1 to #5 doesn't take long, about 15 minutes plus/minus, depending on how fast you hike, and how heavy your pack is. The terrain is mostly flat, except for a short (50 yards) stint from lake #3 to #4.