August 1, 2002 - Melakwa Lake (Denny Creek Trail)
Elevation Gain: 2300 ft Time (RT): 6 hours (1.5+ hours at lake)
Distance (RT): 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
From Seattle drive east on I-90 to Exit 47. Turn on Denny Creek road and follow for 3 miles to just past the Denny Creek Campground. Turn left, and drive 0.2 miles to the road-end trailhead and parking.