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Melakwa Lake (Denny Creek Trail)
August 1, 2004 · Central Cascades

Melakwa Lake (Denny Creek Trail)

Moderate 📏 9 miles 📐 2300 ft ⏱ 6 hours (1.5+ hours at lake)
9 milesDistance
2300 ftElevation Gain
6 hours (1.5+ hours at lake)Round Trip
ModerateDifficulty
Central CascadesRegion

🚗 Getting There

From Seattle drive east on I-90 to Exit 47. Turn on Denny Creek road and follow for 3 miles to just past the Denny Creek Campground. Turn left, and drive 0.2 miles to the road-end trailhead and parking.

📝 Trip Notes

  • Surprisingly, the bugs weren't a big problem at the lake
  • On the way back out, the slabs were EXTREMELY crowded
  • Didn't take nearly enough pictures, unfortunately!
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