Chiwaukum Lake

[cornbok]

Has anyone out there been to Chiwaukum lake? I know where it is, but would be interested in some info on the hike in, and what a guy might want to take along. I assume later in the Summer would be better for the snow having time to melt. Any info would be great!

[lskiles]

Hey, Cornbok. Welcome to the site.

I have read about the alpine lakes and if not for an inability to hike very far I would love to explore them. In reading about them here on this site I would think littleriver from Ethel, WA…where ever that is, would be a good source but he has not been on the site since Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Another great contact on this subject is Mr. Magler.

I am sure someone will step-up and get after your queries.

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I would think littleriver from Ethel, WA…where ever that is, would be a good source but he has not been on the site since Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

littleriver knows his stuff and has hiked pretty much every alpine hike there is in washington state - certainly a veteran when it comes to alpine lakes, and someone i have contacted in the past about hikes up and beyond 2500ft.

[Rabbits]

Is this the lake you are talking about?

http://www.cooltrails.com/chiwaukumlk.htm

I am thinking on planning a trip here pretty soon. I will let you know when. Then I will give a detailed report.

If you have already gone let me know. I guess I should check the reports. Oops.

Anyways, there's some info that I found. Good Luck.

[Rabbits]

Here are some more links...

Seattle PI article
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/ ... ike22.html

Somebody elses report
http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/washi ... ukum-lake/

here are some pics of the lake
http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11792

I also learned that cutthroat and rainbow are present in the lake. But could not find any info on how many, if it was stocked, or how heavily fished it is.

Here is some geographical data:
http://www.lake-maps.us/washington/chiw ... quad.shtml