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Thornton Lakes

Coordinates: 48°41′16″N 121°19′57″W / 48.68778°N 121.33250°W / 48.68778; -121.33250
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Thornton Lakes
The middle lake of the Thornton Lakes group
Location of Thornton Lakes in Washington, USA.
Location of Thornton Lakes in Washington, USA.
Thornton Lakes
Location of Thornton Lakes in Washington, USA.
Location of Thornton Lakes in Washington, USA.
Thornton Lakes
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington,
United States
Coordinates48°41′16″N 121°19′57″W / 48.68778°N 121.33250°W / 48.68778; -121.33250[1]
TypeCirque Lakes
Primary outflowsThornton Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length800 yd (730 m)
Max. width400 yd (370 m)
Surface elevation4,708 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

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  1. ^ a b "Thornton Lakes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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.