Gravel Lake
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| Gravel Lake | |
|---|---|
  Gravel Lake  Gravel Lake | |
| Location | King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°27′54″N 121°22′09″W / 47.4649833°N 121.3691402°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 8 acres (0.032 km2)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 5,125 ft (1,562 m)[2] |
| Islands | 0 |
Gravel Lake is a small freshwater lake located at the edge of the Pacific Crest Trail on the western skirt of Mount Thomson at the border between King County and Kittitas County, Washington.[3] The lake is a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing golden trout and rainbow trout.[1] Other Alpine lakes are in the vicinity, including the Alaska Lake a short distance east, and Joe Lake and Edds Lake northbound on the PCT. To the east is Hibox Mountain.[4]
Access to Gravel Lake and surrounding areas is through the Pacific Crest Trail's Kendell Katwalk.[5] Most visitors to Gravel Lake are day hikers although the lake is provided with campsites.[6] Gold Creek Trail connects to the Pacific Crest Trail on the east ridge of Gravel Lake.
