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Waddell Lake

Coordinates: 48°26′22″N 120°49′01″W / 48.43944°N 120.81694°W / 48.43944; -120.81694
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Waddell Lake
Location of Waddell Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Waddell Lake in Washington, USA.
Waddell Lake
Location of Waddell Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Waddell Lake in Washington, USA.
Waddell Lake
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Chelan County, Washington, United States
Coordinates48°26′22″N 120°49′01″W / 48.43944°N 120.81694°W / 48.43944; -120.81694[1]
TypeAlpine lake
Primary inflowsWaddell Creek
Primary outflowsWaddell Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length300 yd (270 m)
Max. width200 yd (180 m)
Surface elevation4,954 ft (1,510 m)[1]

Waddell Lake is in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] The lake is not accessible via any designated trails but is only about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) southeast of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Bridge Creek junction.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Waddell Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  2. ^ McGregor Mountain, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Wilderness Trip Planner" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved June 15, 2013.