Melakwa Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Upper Melakwa Lake
bordered by Chair Peak (to the right) and Kaleetan Peak (to the left)
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Location	King County, Washington, United States
Coordinates	47°27′1.16″N 121°28′8.27″W / 47.4503222°N 121.4689639°W / 47.4503222; -121.4689639
Primary inflows	Pratt River
Primary outflows	Pratt River
Basin countries	United States
Surface elevation	4,505 ft (1,373 m)

Melakwa Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. The name Melakwa comes from a Chinook term for "mosquito". It is located along the Pratt River just below the river's true source.

Access

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.

Characteristics

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.