2023-10-14 - Pratt, Melakwa, Snow Lake, MFK Loop

Chair Peak Lake from Melakwa Pass
Chair Peak Lake from Melakwa Pass
Chair Peak Lake from Melakwa Pass

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Enjoyable trail run that is mostly on trail, except for the Melakwa to Gem Lake traverse. Great for seeing mushrooms in fall.

Route

Loop from Middle Fork Snoqualmie to Pratt River, Melakwa Lake, Snow Lake, Rocky Creek, MFK Trail back
Loop from Middle Fork Snoqualmie to Pratt River, Melakwa Lake, Snow Lake, Rocky Creek, MFK Trail back

Highlights

Ensatina along the Pratt River
Ensatina along the Pratt River
Upper Melakwa Lake
Upper Melakwa Lake
Chair Peak Leak, looking back at Melakwa Pass
Chair Peak Leak, looking back at Melakwa Pass
Snow Lake from west-side traverse (Avalanche Mountain left, Snoqualmie Mountain center)
Snow Lake from west-side traverse (Avalanche Mountain left, Snoqualmie Mountain center)
Fly Agaric
Fly Agaric
Bolete
Bolete
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail