Thornton Lakes

Thornton Lakes

The middle lake of the Thornton Lakes group
Location North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington,
United States
Coordinates 48°41′16″N 121°19′57″W / 48.68778°N 121.33250°W / 48.68778; -121.33250Coordinates: 48°41′16″N 121°19′57″W / 48.68778°N 121.33250°W / 48.68778; -121.33250[1]
Type Cirque Lakes
Primary outflows Thornton Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length 800 yd (730 m)
Max. width 400 yd (370 m)
Surface elevation 4,708 ft (1,435 m)[1]

Thornton Lakes are located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] These paternoster lakes consist of three lakes located 1 to 1.75 mi (1.61 to 2.82 km) southeast of Mount Triumph. Thornton Lakes can be accessed on foot from a trailhead in Ross Lake National Recreation Area. The hike of 5.2 mi (8.4 km) includes a 2,400-foot (730 m) altitude gain and a 500-foot (150 m) descent to Lower Thornton Lake.[3] Two other lakes lie above the first one, unofficially named Middle and Upper Thornton Lakes. A designated backcountry camping zone is located at Lower Thornton Lake.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Thornton Lakes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  2. ↑ Mount Triumph, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Thornton Lake Trail". National Park Service. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  4. ↑ Thornton Lakes (pdf) (Map). National Park Service. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
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