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Tipsoo Lake
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Location of Tipsoo Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Tipsoo Lake in Washington, USA.
Tipsoo Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location of Tipsoo Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Tipsoo Lake in Washington, USA.
Tipsoo Lake
Location in the United States
Location Pierce County, Washington
Coordinates 46°52′09″N 121°31′02″W / 46.8691°N 121.5173°W / 46.8691; -121.5173
Type alpine lake
Surface elevation 5,298 feet (1,615 m)

Tipsoo Lake, at an elevation of 5,298 feet (1,615 m) above sea level, is an alpine lake within the Northern Cascade Range near the summit of Chinook Pass in Pierce County, Washington.

The area is popular with photographers as the shores and surrounding area abound with the vibrant yellow, orange and purple colors of huckleberry, lupine, Indian paintbrush, and Partridgefoot. There are several hiking trails near the lake that vary in degrees of difficulty and that have views of Mount Rainier, Yakima Peak, and the surrounding landscape.

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  • Yakima Peak and Tipsoo Lake

    Yakima Peak and Tipsoo Lake

  • Tipsoo Lake overlook at Mount Rainier

    Tipsoo Lake overlook at Mount Rainier

  • Upper Tipsoo Lake reflection

    Upper Tipsoo Lake reflection

  • Rainier and Upper Tipsoo Lake - panoramio

    Rainier and Upper Tipsoo Lake

  • Mount Rainier from Tipsoo Lake overlook 2016

    Mount Rainier from Tipsoo Lake overlook

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