Ancient Lake Morse
During the last ice age, a giant ice sheet from Canada descended on the Olympic Range.
Plan Around Ancient Lake Morse
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Ancient Lake Morse Details
During the last ice age, a giant ice sheet from Canada descended on the Olympic Range, forming a dam beside Round Mountain that trapped meltwater from the Olympic glaciers, forming ancient Lake Morris. When the ice sheet retreated, the lake drained from the Morse Creek Valley.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
North Side
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ancient Lake Morse
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Mount Angeles
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Heart O' the Forest Trail
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Heart O' the Hills
The campground has 105 sites in a old-growth forest setting that's ideal for viewing wildlife.
