Melakwa Lake
Melakwa Lake Trail #1011 via Pratt Lake Trail #1007
Statistics
| Total Distance: |
8.7 mi (one-way) |
| Estimated Time: |
Unknown |
| Average Grade: |
5.9% |
| Structure: |
Linear - One Way |
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Elevation Gain:
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2700 ft |
| Start Elevation: |
1801 ft |
| Max Elevation: |
4501 ft |
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Directions
I-90 to exit #47. Go north. Turn left at the "T". Pratt Lake Trail #1007 trailhead is 0.25 mile down the road, on the right side.
Follow Pratt Lake Trail #1007 for 5.5 miles to the north end of Pratt Lake. The junction with the Melakwa Lake Trail is in the small camping area.
This trail can also be accessed via the Denny Creek Trail #1014.
Details
This is a moderately used trail connecting the Pratt Lake area with the Melakwa Lake area. The trail rises gradually for the first 2 miles, ending with a series of switchbacks to Melakwa Lake. After leaving Pratt Lake the trail passes by the north shore of Lower Tuscohatchie where the Kaleetan Lake Trail #1010 leads to the left. Beyond Tuscohatchie the trail continues for two miles (with little elevation gain) through old growth forest with occasional views of the Pratt River valley and Kaleetan Peak. At 3 miles there is a junction with the Denny Creek Trail #1014 at Melakwa Lake. Melakwa Lake is beautiful with clear green water and surrounding views of Bryant Peak from the east and Chair Peak from the northeast side.
Length: 3.2 miles on Trail #1011 and 5.5 miles on Trail #1007 one-way
Map(s): Green Trails #206 Bandera and #207 Snoqualmie Pass
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