Island Lakes
| Island Lakes | |
|---|---|
| Location | King County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°25′30″N 121°32′13″W / 47.424886°N 121.536858°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) |
Island Lakes are a set of closely related freshwater lakes located on a prominent valley at the western base of Pratt Mountain, between Mount Defiance and Bandera Mountain, in King County, Washington. They include Island Lake proper, Rainbow Lake and Blazer Lake. They are themselves surrounded by other alpine lakes, including Lake Kulla Kulla and Mason Lake on the west side of the valley. Because of its proximity to Snoqualmie Pass and other prominent peaks in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, the lakes are a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing rainbow trout. Access to Island Lakes is through Mount Defiance Trail 1009, which is an offshoot of Pratt Lake Trail 1007. The trail passes between Rainbow Lake and Blazer Lake on the north edge.