Melakwa Lake
Jul 15, 2012
by
BenJammin
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last modified
Jul 16, 2012 01:00 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
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Hike:
Melakwa Lake
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Region:
Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
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Agency:
Mount Baker -Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District, North Bend office
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Trails:
Melakwa Lake (#1011)
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Avg Rating:
3.96
- Hiking Companions
- Hiked with kids
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Ripe berries
- Be Aware Of
- Overgrown
- Snow on trail
- Bugs
Started at Pratt Lake Trailhead, early (6 a.m.). Ran up to Melakwa Lake. The trail is clear and in great condition, until the last couple of hundred yards below the lake. At that point there are large patches of hard snow intermixed with dry land. The snow areas cover the trail in parts, so it's a little tricky finding the trail. If you're familiar with the trail, it shouldn't be too tough. It's MUCH more melted out than two weeks ago. Should be totally clear very soon. We were able to get up and down to the lake without any real difficulty, just a little confusing there at the end. Beautiful up there with wildflowers. Bugs weren't bad when running, but did see some campers wearing bag net masks. Lots of water in the creeks, but not problematic. Enjoy!