Melakwa Lake Trail

Melakwa Lake 1011

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Distance:

3.5 miles one way (9.5 total)

Hiking Time:

2 hours

Trailhead Elevation:

3400 ft

Elevation Gain:

1100 ft

Season:

June - October

Difficulty:

Moderate

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Light

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Snoqualmie Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Bandera & Snoqualmie Pass
Snoqualmie Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-90 East to Exit 47. Turn left at the Stop, in about 0.1 mile turn left again. Pratt Lake Trail #1007 trailhead is in 0.3 mile on the right side.

Follow Pratt Lake Trail #1007 for about 6 miles to the junction with Melakwa Lake Trail at the the north side of Pratt Lake.

Trailhead:

Campsites are at Pratt Lake.

Trail:

July 10, 2000

Trail starts at Pratt Lake and in first 0.5 mile reaches Lower Tuscohatchie Lake . Near the lake the trail crosses a creek and goes pass a campsite to the junction with Kaleetan Lake Trail # 1010 that goes to the left. There is a big down tree that blocks the junction there. At times overgrown with bushes, trail continues for about 2 miles with little elevation gain. After entering the woods it switchbacks for another mile to Melakwa Lake . Soon the trail reaches the junction where right fork is Denny Creek Trail #1014 and left one continues to the lake. The lake is beautiful with clear green water, and surrounded with Bryant Peak from the east and Chair Peak from the northeast side. The lake is about 10% frozen. There are several campsites near the lake, that are free of snow. Campfires are prohibited near the lake.