Lila Lake is a freshwater reservoir lakes located on the south slope of Alta Mountain, in Kittitas County, Washington. Self-issued Alpine Lake Wilderness permit required for transit within the Klonaqua Lakes area.[3] The lake is a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing rainbow trout.[1]

Lila Lake
Lila Lake on Rampart Ridge, Hibox Mountain on the background
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Lila Lake
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Eightmile Lake in Washington, USA.
Lila Lake
LocationKittitas County, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°25′53″N 121°19′31″W / 47.4315038°N 121.3253354°W / 47.4315038; -121.3253354
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area2.8 acres (0.011 km2)[1]
Surface elevation5,197 ft (1,584 m)[2]

Access

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Lila Lake is located approximately half a mile north of Rachel Lake and access is obtained as an extension to Rachel Lake Trail #1313. Rampart Lakes are a short distance further south. The trail follows Box Canyon Creek from the trailhead which begins at Forest Road 4930 at the Western shores of Little Kachess Lake, approximately 20 miles east of The Summit at Snoqualmie off Interstate 90.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Lila Lake Kittitas County". Washington Fishing Lakes. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. ^ *U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lila Lake
  3. ^ "Rachel Lake Trail #1313". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 11 March 2021.