Avalanche Lake (Flathead County, Montana)
| Avalanche Lake | |
|---|---|
 Avalanche Lake | |
| Location | Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US |
| Coordinates | 48°39′23″N 113°47′08″W / 48.65639°N 113.78556°WCoordinates: 48°39′23″N 113°47′08″W / 48.65639°N 113.78556°W[1] |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary outflows | Avalanche Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | .60 mi (0.97 km) |
| Max. width | .20 mi (0.32 km) |
| Surface elevation | 3,905 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]
See also
List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (A-L)
References
- ↑ "Avalanche Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Mount Cannon, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Day Hikes" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
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