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Alturas Lake
Alturas Lake and Meadow in Necklace Valley, Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest (32111921335).jpg
Section of medows along the shore of Alturas Lake
Location of Aluras Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Aluras Lake in Washington, USA.
Alturas Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location of Aluras Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Aluras Lake in Washington, USA.
Alturas Lake
Location in the United States
Location Chelan County, Washington, United States
Coordinates 47°38′24″N 121°15′37″W / 47.6399290°N 121.2603716°W / 47.6399290; -121.2603716
Primary outflows East Fork Foss River
Basin countries United States
Surface elevation 1,942 ft (592 m)

Alturas Lake is a freshwater lake located on the northern slope of Bald Eagle Peak, in King County, Washington. Access to Alturas Lake is through Necklace Valley Trail #1062 off Foss River Road (Forest Service Road #68), which exits US Highway 2 approximately at mile marker 50.5, just east of the Skykomish Ranger Station. The trail ends in Jade Lake further East from Alturas Lake. Self-issued Alpine Lake Wilderness permit required for transit within the Necklace Valley area.

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