LAKE ELLIS

The Lake is a product of glacial activity almost over 10,000 years ago and is named after Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis the first explorer to reach the site in 1927.It is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,500 meters (11,480 feet) above sea level. Location: Lake Ellis is located on the slopes of Mount Kenya, within the Mount Kenya National Park. It is situated in the eastern part of the park, near the Mugi Hill area. In 1924, the Women's Improvement Club of Marysville commissioned Robbie McLaren, the designer of Golden Gate Park, to turn the current site of Ellis Lake from a slough into a more enjoyable lake. The project was completed in 1939.