Melakwa Lake

Trip

Day Hike - Melakwa Lake

Hike up Denny Creek past the water slides, over Hemlock Pass to the beautiful Melakwa lake

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,650 ft

Meet at the North Bend Public Parking lot (the S.E. corner of North Bend Way and E. McClellan St. -Across from North Bend Motel) for carpooling at 7:30am

Northwest Forest Pass required for trailhead.  Mod/Strenuous 9 mile hike, but will go at a moderate pace with plenty of rest breaks as needed.  Bring lunch and plenty of water and sturdy hiking shoes.

Route/Place

Melakwa Lake



  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207

    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S

    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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