Egg Lake (Whatcom County, Washington)
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| Location | North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 48°53′57″N 121°29′04″W / 48.89917°N 121.48444°W[1] |
| Type | Tarn |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 100 yd (91 m) |
| Max. width | 50 yd (46 m) |
| Surface elevation | 5,184 ft (1,580 m)[1] |
Egg Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] Egg Lake lies along the route followed by the Copper Ridge Trail, which is accessed from a trailhead in Mount Baker National Forest. The hike to the lake is over 8 mi (13 km) one-way and includes an altitude gain of almost 2,000 ft (610 m).[3] Egg Lake is 1.25 mi (2.01 km) southwest of the Copper Mountain Fire Lookout.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Egg Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ Copper Mountain, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ "Wilderness Trip Planner" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
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