Melakwa Lake
Snoqualmie Region
As of August 3, 2026, Melakwa Lake is accessible via the Franklin Falls parking lot, as the road to the Melakwa Trailhead is closed. The trail is in good condition, though it can be hot and exposed in sections, with rocky terrain and switchbacks requiring steady footing. Recent reports (July 29, July 31, August 2) indicate no significant snow patches. Hikers should carry ample water for the exposed areas. Wildflowers are past peak but some berries are ripening. Mosquitoes are not a major issue currently, with reports from July 31 and July 24 noting their absence. Parking at Franklin Falls is generally ample, but may fill up on busy days. The trail mileage is often reported as longer than listed.
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Finally I went to Melakwa Lake today with a co-worker!The road to the Melakwa TH is closed btw, google maps directed me to the Melakwa TH, as the road over the bridge is closed, we parked at the Frank...
I kicked off WTA’s Hike-A-Thon with a one night backpacking trip to Melakwa and it was exactly what my friends and I needed! We started at about 2pm on Friday and got to the lake at about 5:30pm. The ...
Good old rocky Denny Creek trail. Lots of loose rock; watch your step. Amazing staircase improvements since my last visit there ten years ago. I encountered a crew of three young women (Mountains to S...
Hooray, it looks like bug season is winding down, boo wild flowers are on the downward slide too. But all in all now is a good time to hike to Melakwa lake. Still best to get an early start as you d...
Bottom Line:Thanks to "Carina" for the medical assistance after I poked my eye on some deadwood near upper Keekulee Falls! (if you are out there, I have a nice shiner this morning) This trail also had...
Went out for a quick overnight with the roomies. Three of us are fairly experienced backpackers, but it was our new roommates first time ever! I picked out Melakwa because it was short enough to start...
This was a lovely hike!! I got a bit of a late start and arrived at the parking lot around noon on a Friday. It was only about 2/3 full. Bathroom was well-stocked with tp.On the way to the lake, I pro...
This is my second time up to Melakwa, but this hike I had just a day pack vs. an overnight pack. The climb up Hemlock Pass is definitely sweaty regardless, especially if you're looking to cool off in ...
Hiked this on a Monday afternoon. It was a little smokey outside from the wildfire. Road to the parking lot was in good condition, easy driving. Plenty of parking on a Monday afternoon. Just families ...
Arrived around 8:30 on a beautiful Saturday morning and the parking lots were starting to fill up, although there were still some spots left. When I left around 2 there were lots of cars waiting for s...
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