Tipsoo Lake, at an elevation of above sea level, is an
alpine lake
Alpine lakes are classified as lakes at high altitudes in mountainous zones, usually near or above the tree line, with extended periods of ice cover. These lakes are commonly formed from glacial activity (either current or in the past) but can al ...
within the Northern
Cascade Range near the summit of
Chinook Pass
Chinook Pass (elevation 5430 ft./1656 m.) is a pass through the Cascade Range in the state of Washington.
The pass is located on the crest of the Cascade Range, along a ridge between Yakima Peak to the northwest of the pass, and Naches Pea ...
in
Pierce County, Washington.
The area is popular with photographers as the shores and surrounding area abound with the vibrant yellow, orange and purple colors of
huckleberry
Huckleberry is a name used in North America for several plants in the family Ericaceae, in two closely related genera: ''Vaccinium'' and '' Gaylussacia''. The huckleberry is the state fruit of Idaho.
Nomenclature
The name 'huckleberry' is a No ...
,
lupine,
Indian paintbrush, and
Partridgefoot. There are several hiking trails near the lake that vary in degrees of difficulty and that have views of
Mount Rainier,
Yakima Peak, and the surrounding landscape.
References
Gallery
File:Yakima Peak and Tipsoo Lake.jpg, Yakima Peak and Tipsoo Lake
File:Tipsoo Lake overlook at Mount Rainier.jpg, Tipsoo Lake overlook at Mount Rainier
File:Upper Tipsoo Lake reflection.jpg, Upper Tipsoo Lake reflection
File:Rainier and Upper Tipsoo Lake - panoramio.jpg, Rainier and Upper Tipsoo Lake
File:Mount Rainier from Tipsoo Lake overlook 2016.jpg, Mount Rainier from Tipsoo Lake overlook
Lakes of Washington (state)
Lakes of Pierce County, Washington
Mount Rainier National Park
Protected areas of Pierce County, Washington
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