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Moraine Lake
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Moraine Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Moraine Lake
Location in the United States
Location North Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, United States
Coordinates 48°31′35″N 121°05′06″W / 48.52639°N 121.08500°W / 48.52639; -121.08500
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)

Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails. 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.

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