Emerald Lake (Washington)

Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake in September 2024
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Emerald Lake
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Emerald Lake
LocationKing County, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°34′49″N 121°15′19″W / 47.5801613°N 121.2554089°W / 47.5801613; -121.2554089
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area2.6 acres (0.011 km2)[1]
Surface elevation4,708 ft (1,435 m)[2]

Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake located on the western region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, in King County, Washington. It is one of three lakes that are connected by stream which together form the Neckelace Valley Lakes. Emerald Lake and its surrounding lakes and peaks are 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 Necklace Valley area.[3]

History

Emerald Lake is one of the Necklace Valley Lakes, which includes nearby Opal Lake and Jade Lake. The lakes form a topographic sequence that reminds of a necklace, hence the name makes reference to a necklace strung with streams in between.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Opal Lake". Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ *U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Emerald Lake
  3. ^ "Necklace Valley Trail 1062". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. ^ Barnes, Jeremy and Nathan (2019). Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 1680510789.
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