Melakwa Lake

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Melakwa Lake
Melakwa Lake - Melakwa Lake is bordered by Chair Peak (to the right) and Kaleetan Peak (to the left).
Melakwa Lake is bordered by Chair Peak (to the right) and Kaleetan Peak (to the left).
Location King County, Washington
Coordinates 47°27′1.16″N, 121°28′8.27″WCoordinates: 47°27′1.16″N, 121°28′8.27″W
Basin countries United States
Surface elevation 4,505 ft (1,373 m)

Melakwa Lake is a lake (actually two connected lakes) in King County, Washington. It is off of I-90 and can be accessed from the Denny Creek trail head. It is accessible via a moderate, all-day hike from Denny Creek to Melakwa Lake[1]. The name Melakwa comes from a local native term for "mosquito".[2]

The lake is located in a narrow valley, with Chair Peak to the east and Kaleetan Peak to the west, and is usually accessible by late June. It is known for its clear water and beautiful blue-green color. A short scramble up the talus slope on the north end of the lake leads to Melakwa Pass, where views of Gem Lake, Glacier Peak, and the North Cascades are visible on clear days.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Spring, Ira, Vicky Spring and Harvey Manning (2000). 100 Hikes in Washington's Alpine Lakes, 3rd ed. The Mountaineers, 202. ISBN 0-89886-707-X
  2. ^ Hitchman, Robert (1985). Place Names of Washington. Washington State Historical Society, 184. ISBN 0-917048-57-1

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