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brad harris
(bradleycharris) - F
Anyone recognize this PNW alpine lake? on 10/25/2009 17:59:56 MDT Print View

I have found a picture of a lake that is supposedly in the Glacier Peak national forest in Washington state. I was told it's elevation was around 7k. To put it lightly...I NEED to find this lake and go there. If anyone could help out in this, I would be greatly appreciated. Mt. Rainer appears to be about 3 ranges to the south.Glacier Peak Wilderness Lake
Mary D
(hikinggranny) - MLife

Locale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
 		Anyone recognize this PNW alpine lake? on 10/25/2009 20:43:50 MDT Print View

Just to make things clear, there is no "Glacier Peak National Forest." There is a Glacier Peak Wilderness, which is in two national forests.

Here's your answer: http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3323&start=2775

More info here: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ice-creek-ice-lakes
Kathleen B
(rosierabbit) - M

Locale: Pacific Northwest
Anyone recognize this PNW alpine lake? Yes. on 10/25/2009 20:50:07 MDT Print View

Brad - it's probably Lower Ice Lake. I've inserted a shot from the other side of the lake below. One trip report is here: http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7978215&highlight=ice+lake

Lower Ice Lake
Sarah Kirkconnell
(sarbar) - F

Locale: In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
Re: Anyone recognize this PNW alpine lake? on 10/25/2009 22:08:55 MDT Print View

And while you can see Rainier from that area, Rainier is quite a distance away from anywhere near Glacier Peak. Probably what you think is Rainier is Glacier Peak instead (also a volcano). Glacier Peak is up north, where as rainier is mid state.
Piper S.
(sbhikes) - F

Locale: Santa Barbara (Name: Diane)
Pretty lake on 10/27/2009 20:06:19 MDT Print View

That's a pretty lake! I saw the most amazing lake in Glacier Peak Wilderness, too. But my camera was broken!