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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 near the upper end.[4]

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

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. 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.


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