Moraine Lake (Skagit County, Washington)
| Moraine Lake | |
|---|---|
Moraine Lake Moraine Lake | |
| Location | North Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 48°31′35″N 121°05′06″W / 48.52639°N 121.08500°W[1] |
| Type | Alpine lake |
| Primary outflows | Klawatti Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | .75 mi (1.21 km) |
| Max. width | .20 mi (0.32 km) |
| Surface elevation | 4,524 ft (1,379 m)[1] |
Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails.[3] During warmer months, melt from both the Inspiration and Forbidden Glaciers flow into Moraine Lake. Mount Torment is less than 1 mi (1.6 km) south of the lake.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Moraine Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ^ a b Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ^ "Wilderness Trip Planner" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 1, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2013.