Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington is a high-elevation park known for jet-clear lakes, steep mountain walls, and multi-day hikes crossing alpine passes.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | WA |
| County | King County |
| District | Alpine Lakes |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 47.75 |
| Longitude | -121.5 |
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11:55 AM LOCAL TIMENestled in the heart of the Cascade Range, Alpine Lakes Wilderness spans roughly 704 km² of rugged high country. Its signature features are crystal-clear lakes — including Cloud, Colchicum, and Lake Lucy — often linked by high-trail routes that pass above tree line and plunge into steep, rocky drainages. The terrain is a tapestry of mountain peaks, glacial valleys, and hardy subalpine forests, with elevations ranging from around 1500 m near trailheads to nearly 2900 m at passes. Visitors come for multi-day backpacking, mountain peaks, and accessible day-hikes from popular base points; activities vary with season but include climbing, fishing, and wildflower viewing in summer, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter.
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