Pratt Lake

Pratt Lake 1007

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July 10, 2004

Ranger's Report

Weather

Road Condition

Distance:

6 miles one way

Hiking Time:

3 hours

Trailhead Elevation:

1800 ft

Elevation Gain:

2400 ft

Season:

June - October

Difficulty:

Moderate

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Heavy

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. Trailhead is in 0.3 mile on the right side.

Trailhead:

Big parking, no campsites, no water, toilets available.

Trail:

June 27, 2000

Tht trail switchbacks through the woods gradually climbing for about 1.2 mile and crossing several small creeks until it meets with Granite Mountain Trail #1016, that goes to the right. In another 1.9 mile the trail reaches Talapus Lake Cutoff #1039.1 going to the left. Main trail continues straight going up to the ridge for about 1.2 mile. The trail comes into open area offering view of Olallie Lake and Mt. Rainier. On the ridge the trail comes to junction with Mt. Defiance trail #1009, that goes to the left. For about one mile the trail descends from the ridge going through the woods and on the open rocky slope. Then it enters the woods again and in 0.3 mile comes to the lake. Tht trail continues on the open rocky slope along the south side of the lake for about 0.4 mile leading to the campsites on the east shore and meets with Melakwa Lake Trail #1011.