Alpine Lakes backcountry lakes
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Alpine Lakes backcountry lakes are a collection of high-elevation, glacier-carved mountain lakes renowned for their rugged alpine scenery and remote wilderness character in Washington State.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographic feature collection
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lake group ⓘ |
| access |
backcountry travel required
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primarily by hiking trails ⓘ |
| biodiversity |
habitat for alpine and subalpine wildlife
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habitat for cold-water aquatic species ⓘ |
| characteristic |
clear cold water
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remote wilderness character ⓘ rocky shorelines ⓘ steep granite peaks surrounding lakes ⓘ subalpine and alpine vegetation ⓘ |
| climate | snowy mountain climate ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | within designated wilderness area ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| ecoregion | Cascade Mountains forest and alpine zones ⓘ |
| elevationType | high-elevation lakes ⓘ |
| hazards |
rapidly changing mountain weather
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snow and ice travel in shoulder seasons ⓘ steep and rocky terrain ⓘ |
| hydrology |
fed by small glaciers or permanent snowfields
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fed by snowmelt ⓘ |
| landformOrigin | glacially carved basins ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
NERFINISHED
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Cascade Range ⓘ Central Cascades of Washington NERFINISHED ⓘ Washington ⓘ
surface form:
Washington State
|
| management | U.S. Forest Service NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearestMajorCity | Seattle, Washington NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableQuality | high density of mountain lakes in a compact area ⓘ |
| partOf |
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
NERFINISHED
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recreation |
backpacking
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fishing ⓘ hiking ⓘ mountain climbing ⓘ wilderness camping ⓘ |
| regulation | subject to federal wilderness regulations ⓘ |
| seasonalAccess | often snow-covered into early summer ⓘ |
| terrain | rugged alpine terrain ⓘ |
| tourism | popular destination for Pacific Northwest hikers ⓘ |
| typicalFeatures |
cirque basins
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steep surrounding ridgelines ⓘ tarns ⓘ |
| useRestrictions |
camping and campfire regulations apply
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group size limits in wilderness ⓘ |
| visibility | known for scenic alpine vistas ⓘ |
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