Lake Donald Explained

Lake Donald
Location:Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Coords:47.7351°N -120.8904°W
Outflow:Roarking Creek
Basin Countries:United States
Area:11.6acres
Elevation:5876feet
Pushpin Map:Washington#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.

Lake Donald is a freshwater lakes located on the north slope of the Chiwaukum Mountains, in Chelan County, Washington. The lake is a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout.[1] Self-issued Alpine Lake Wilderness permit required for transit within the Klonaqua Lakes area.[2]

History

Lake Donald is one of the Scottish Lakes, which includes nearby Lake Julius, Loch Eileen and Lake Ethel. The lakes were given names by Albert Hale Sylvester, a topographer for the United States Geological Survey working throughout the North Cascades National Park Complex around 1900, named after female family and friends of Sylvester.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lake Donald. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 19 March 2021 .
  2. Web site: Loch Eileen Trail #1584.1. United States Department of Agriculture. 15 March 2021 .
  3. Web site: Lake Ethel. Bravenboer. Martin . Washington Trails Association. 10 March 2021 .