Glacier Lake (Washington)

Glacier Lake
Location of Alaska Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Alaska Lake in Washington, USA.
Glacier Lake
Location of Alaska Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Alaska Lake in Washington, USA.
Glacier Lake
LocationKittitas County, Washington
Coordinates47°28′03″N 121°17′46″W / 47.4675292°N 121.2961742°W / 47.4675292; -121.2961742
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area20.2 acres (8.2 ha)[1][2]
Surface elevation4,744 ft (1,446 m)[3]

Glacier Lake is a small alpine freshwater lake located on the northern skirt of Chikamin Peak and Lemah Mountain in Kittitas County, Washington. Because of its proximity to surrounding peaks and mountains at the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, the lake is a popular area for hiking, camping, and fishing golden trout.[2] Glacier Lake is a short distance between Chikamin Lake and Spectacle Lake at the base of Chikamin Ridge. The Pacific Crest Trail is a short distance from Glacier Lake as well as other Alpine lakes located in the vicinity. To the North is Avalanche Lake and Iceberg Lake at the base of Lemah Mountain.

  1. ^ "Glacier Kittitas County". Washington Fishing Lakes. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Glacier". Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glacier Lake