Klawatti Lake

Klawatti Lake
Location North Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, United States
Coordinates 48°33′20″N 121°04′47″W / 48.55556°N 121.07972°W / 48.55556; -121.07972Coordinates: 48°33′20″N 121°04′47″W / 48.55556°N 121.07972°W / 48.55556; -121.07972[1]
Type Alpine lake
Primary outflows Klawatti Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length .60 mi (0.97 km)
Max. width .25 mi (0.40 km)
Surface elevation 5,367 ft (1,636 m)[1]

Klawatti Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] Klawatti Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails.[3] During warmer months, melt from both the North Klawatti and Klawatti Glaciers flow into Klawatti Lake. Klawatti Peak is 1 mi (1.6 km) west of the lake.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Klawatti Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  3. "Wilderness Trip Planner" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved June 15, 2013.


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