The 80 acre lake sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet. The best way to access the lake is via the Pete Lake Trail-head in the Cle Elum drainage (directions below). distance & elevation gain to Pete Lake: 5 miles, 400 ft. Spectacle Lake Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Spectacle Lake Spectacle is a beautiful high lake nestled in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness northwest of Kachess Reservoir. Filled with granite slabs, over 700 mountain lakes, and peak after peak, it’s subalpine glory at its finest. This is a great trail that offers a little bit of everything - rocky challenges, fantastic scenery and access to some great hiking and fishing. The Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington is one of my favorite subalpine/mountain locations. When these storms appear, it is recommended that you seek shelter immediately. When visiting in the summer, be mindful that the area attracts massive thunderstorms. Two-pole fishing is allowed Shoreline access: Good - Good access along highway that borders lake. Always be prepared for winter weather, even in summer. Two private resorts with boat launching facilities, as well as WDFW access site with boat launch. Nestled at the base of Chikamin Ridge and just a short jaunt from the Pacific Crest Trail, this lake is one of the true gems of Snoqualmie Pass. The road is usually open from June, 16th to October 31st. 47.4337, -121.1888 Map & Directions Length 22.0 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain 1500 feet Highest Point 4600 feet Spectacle Lake is truly worthy of the name - it's quite a sight to see. The road to the lake, located in the Aquarius Plateau (referred to by many as the Boulder Mountain), is gravel, rocky and treacherous. A high clearance 4 wheel drive vehicle is required. Located within the Dixie and Fishlake National Forests, and part of the Thousand Lake Mountain, the access is difficult. Altitude and extreme weather is always a factor at any time of year. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout and brown trout here. Spectacle Lake is a high mountain sub-alpine lake at an elevation of 3.323m (10,902ft) above the sea level, located in Wayne County, in south-central Utah, in USA. Spectacle Lake is a reservoir located just 9.9 miles from Oroville, in Okanogan County, in the state of Washington, United States, near Loomis, WA.