Deer Lake (Taylor River)

Deer Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. It is an expansion of the Taylor River, located just below its true source. Located a short distance downstream is Snoqualmie Lake.

Deer Lake
Location of Deer Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Deer Lake in Washington, USA.
Deer Lake
Location of Deer Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Deer Lake in Washington, USA.
Deer Lake
LocationKing County, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°34′15″N 121°24′05″W / 47.5709°N 121.4013°W / 47.5709; -121.4013
Primary inflowsTaylor River
Primary outflowsTaylor River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface elevation3,587 feet (1,093 m)

The lake is reached by hiking 1 mile from Snoqualmie Lake. Deer and Bear Lake are both about the same size.[1]

The river drops over a small waterfall just before flowing into the lake. Shortly below the outlet is a long cascade that likely extends much of the way to Snoqualmie Lake.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Snoqualmie Lake". vtrail.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
  2. ^ "Deer Lake Falls, King County, Washington". Northwest Waterfall Survey. Archived from the original on 2015-09-18.