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Moraine Lake (Skagit County, Washington)

Coordinates: 48°31′35″N 121°05′06″W / 48.52639°N 121.08500°W / 48.52639; -121.08500
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Moraine Lake
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Moraine Lake
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Moraine Lake in Washington, USA.
Moraine Lake
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, United States
Coordinates48°31′35″N 121°05′06″W / 48.52639°N 121.08500°W / 48.52639; -121.08500[1]
TypeAlpine lake
Primary outflowsKlawatti Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length.75 mi (1.21 km)
Max. width.20 mi (0.32 km)
Surface elevation4,524 ft (1,379 m)[1]

Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails.[3] During warmer months, melt from both the Inspiration and Forbidden Glaciers flow into Moraine Lake. Mount Torment is less than 1 mi (1.6 km) south of the lake.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Moraine Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Wilderness Trip Planner" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved June 15, 2013.