Lake Iiswoot
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Lake Iiswoot
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Lake Iiswoot
LocationKing County, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°35′05″N 121°15′04″W / 47.5846°N 121.2510°W / 47.5846; -121.2510
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area43 acres (0.17 km2)[1]
Surface elevation4,593 ft (1,400 m)[2]

Lake Iiswoot is a freshwater lake located on the western region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, in King County, Washington. It is located on the eastern slope of Necklace Valley. Lake Iiswoot and its surrounding lakes and peaks is a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing. Self-issued Alpine Lake Wilderness permit required for transit within the Necklace Valley area.[3]

History

Lake Iiswoot borders at close proximity to the Necklace Valley Lakes, which includes nearby Jade Lake and Emerald Lake. The name of the lake is from the Chinook Jargon root itswoot, meaning "Black Bear".[4] Other prominent areas lie at short distance from Iiswoot, South is La Bohn Lakes and east is Hinman Glacier in the border between King and Kittitas County.

See also

References

  1. "Lake Iiswoot". Lake Link Washington. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. "Necklace Valley Trail 1062". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  3. Barnes, Jeremy and Nathan (2019). Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 1680510789.
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