Avalanche Lake (Flathead County, Montana)

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]

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)

See also

List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (A-L)

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.

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