Moraine Lake (Skagit County, Washington)
Moraine Lake | |
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Location | North Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, United States |
Coordinates | 48°31′35″N 121°05′06″W / 48.52639°N 121.08500°WCoordinates: 48°31′35″N 121°05′06″W / 48.52639°N 121.08500°W[1] |
Type | Alpine lake |
Primary outflows | Klawatti Creek |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | .75 mi (1.21 km) |
Max. width | .20 mi (0.32 km) |
Surface elevation | 4,524 ft (1,379 m)[1] |
Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails.[3] During warmer months, melt from both the Inspiration and Forbidden Glaciers flow into Moraine Lake. Mount Torment is less than 1 mi (1.6 km) south of the lake.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Moraine Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ↑ "Wilderness Trip Planner" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved June 15, 2013.