| Upper Melakwa Lake | |
| Location: | King County, Washington, United States |
| Coords: | 47.4503°N -121.469°W |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Elevation: | 4505feet |
| Pushpin Map: | Washington#USA |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Melakwa Lake in Washington, USA. |
Melakwa Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. The name Melakwa comes from a Chinook term for "mosquito".[1] It is located along the Pratt River just below the river's true source.
It is off of I-90 and can be accessed from the Denny Creek trail head. It is accessible via a moderate, all-day hike from Denny Creek to Melakwa Lake.[2]
The lake is located in a narrow valley, with Chair Peak to the east and Kaleetan Peak to the west, and is usually accessible by late June. It is known for its clear water and beautiful blue-green color. A short scramble up the talus slope on the north end of the lake leads to Melakwa Pass, where views of Gem Lake, Glacier Peak, and the North Cascades are visible on clear days.