Cora Lake

Cora Lake
Lake Tannamus
Cora Lake, Lewis County, 2026
Cora Lake is located in Washington (state)
Cora Lake
Cora Lake
Cora Lake
Cora Lake is located in the United States
Cora Lake
Cora Lake
Cora Lake (the United States)
Interactive map of Cora Lake
LocationLewis County, Washington
Coordinates46°41′16.95″N 121°53′25.94″W / 46.6880417°N 121.8905389°W / 46.6880417; -121.8905389
Part ofGifford Pinchot National Forest
Big Creek
Managing agency
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Surface area
25.7 acres (10.4 ha)
Surface elevation
3,834 feet (1,169 m)
IslandsNone
ReferencesGNIS feature ID - 1518101

Cora Lake is a body of water located in eastern Lewis County, Washington. The lake is situated within Gifford Pinchot National Forest and sits below High Rock and High Rock Lookout.

Recreational fishing is permitted at Cora Lake which is accessible by a trail that passes over Big Creek and around a set of waterfalls.

Etymology

The waters have also been known as Lake Tannamus, according to the Geographic Names Information System. The community of Cora, Washington shares the same name; the moniker was derived from the first name of either the wife or niece of the town's founder.

Geography

Cora Lake, part of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, is located roughly southeast of Ashford and due south of the southern expanse of Mount Rainier National Park. The lake sits at an elevation of 3,834 feet (1,169 m) and encompasses 25.7 acres (10.4 ha).

The lake is approximately 1,800 feet (550 m) below the peak of the northern cliff of High Rock. The body of water can be viewed from High Rock Lookout Trail, and with caution, over the cliff near High Rock Lookout.

Recreation

The lake is open to recreational fishing and has been stocked with rainbow trout by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife nine times between 2005 and 2025; in 2005, cutthroat trout were released. Eastern brook trout also populate the waters.

The lake is accessible via a hike of approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) on Big Creek Trail #252. Hikers pass two waterfalls, including Cora Falls, and traverse over Big Creek.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cora Lake
  2. ↑ Pattison, Cap (April 4, 2002). "If Towns Could Talk - Roads help tell history of Randle". The Chronicle. p. 12. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Cora Lake". Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ Nailon, Jordan (July 25, 2018). "Quick Ascent Nets Astounding Views at High Rock". The Chronicle. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  5. ↑ Rosane, Eric (June 26, 2019). "Alluring Views of Rainier Abundant at High Rock Lookout". The Chronicle. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ Rose, Buddy (August 18, 2006). "Astounding views". The Chronicle. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Trail #252 Big Creek". United States Forest Service. Retrieved October 29, 2026.