Avalanche Lake
Avalanche Lake (Little Matterhorn to right)
Location of Avalanche Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Avalanche Lake in Montana, USA.
Avalanche Lake
Location of Avalanche Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Avalanche Lake in Montana, USA.
Avalanche Lake
LocationGlacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates48°39′23″N 113°47′08″W / 48.65639°N 113.78556°W / 48.65639; -113.78556[1]
TypeNatural
Primary outflowsAvalanche Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length.60 mi (0.97 km)
Max. width.20 mi (0.32 km)
Max. depth63 ft (19 m)
Surface elevation3,905 ft (1,190 m)

Avalanche Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Avalanche Lake is southwest of Bearhat Mountain and receives meltwater from Sperry Glacier.[2] Avalanche Lake is a 2 miles (3.2 km) hike from the trailhead along the Trail of the Cedars.[3] When measured in August 1910, the maximum depth of the lake was 63 feet (19 m) near the upper end.[4]

History

Avalanche Lake was named in 1895 by a party including Dr. Lyman Sperry, namesake of the Sperry Glacier, who witnessed many avalanches during their stay.[5]

Nature

Though most lakes of similar size and elevation in Glacier National Park do not have fish, Avalanche Lake is a popular fishing location among anglers.[6] Yellowstone cutthroat trout are native to the lake.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Avalanche Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ^ "Mount Cannon, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  3. ^ "Day Hikes" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  4. ^ "Glacier NP: Some Lakes of Glacier National Park". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  5. ^ "Glacier NP: Through The Years In Glacier National Park: An Administrative History (Chapter 1)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  6. ^ "Glacier NP: Some Lakes of Glacier National Park". npshistory.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  7. ^ "FISHMT :: Waterbody Details". myfwp.mt.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-09.

External links

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