Melakwa Lake
Oct 18, 2009
by
dadn
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last modified
Oct 19, 2009 09:15 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Melakwa Lake
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mount Baker -Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District, North Bend office
- Trails: Melakwa Lake (#1011)
- Avg Rating: 3.96
- Why You Should Go Now
- Fall foliage
- Be Aware Of
- Clogged drainage
- Mudholes
- Water on trail
Two California daughters in town for the weekend and we needed some hiking exercise not too far away from our Issaquah home and Melakwa Lake won. Not exactly California weather, but no rain, mixed clouds and some sun breaks, and a really beautiful area. Fall colors were at their prime. The trail...well, there's something for everyone... Lots of water running down the trail, especially on the upper section, lots of roots, mud, several stream crossings on rocks and a couple on slippery logs all made for a great adventure. Waterfalls were roaring and lake was beautiful. We wanted to make it to the pass but ran out of time. We vowed to make the loop over to Gem and Snow lake next year. They were disappointed that we didn't see any snow even on the top of the mountains at the lake. Lots of friendly people and dogs on the trail but I guess it's normal for a Sunday.
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