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Melakwa Lake, Kaleetan Peak — Saturday, Jul. 17, 2021

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Melakwa in cloudcover Saturday morning

Fantastic overnight trip. Moderately busy.

Hiked up to Melakwa Lake Saturday morning and set up camp. Tagged Kaleetan that afternoon once the clouds burned off. Trail is pretty straightforward; when in doubt, stay left of the ridge. One of my favorite summit views of the Alpine Lakes!

Should go without saying, but campfires are prohibited at Melakwa; there are two signs saying so. We had to ask an overnight party to extinguish their fire.

Regardless, a great outing. Virtually no snow remaining; no traction needed.

Summit views; Snow Lake on the right, Gem Lake hidden in the shadows on the left.
Morning light on Kaleetan from Melakwa
Keekwulee Falls along the hike out
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ALW Hiker on Melakwa Lake, Kaleetan Peak

That's a nice shot of Chair Peak Lake. :)

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ALW Hiker on Jul 18, 2021 07:19 PM

mebers on Melakwa Lake, Kaleetan Peak

Thanks! Weather cleared right up for some fantastic views!

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mebers on Jul 19, 2021 10:39 AM