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Egg Lake (Whatcom County, Washington)

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Egg Lake
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LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington,
United States
Coordinates48°53′57″N 121°29′04″W / 48.89917°N 121.48444°W / 48.89917; -121.48444
TypeTarn
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length100 yd (91 m)
Max. width50 yd (46 m)
Surface elevation5,184 ft (1,580 m)

Egg Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. 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). Egg Lake is 1.25 mi (2.01 km) southwest of the Copper Mountain Fire Lookout.

References

  1. ^ "Egg Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  2. Copper Mountain, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  3. "Wilderness Trip Planner" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved June 29, 2013.


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