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
- ^ "Avalanche Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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.
- ^ "Glacier NP: Some Lakes of Glacier National Park". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Glacier NP: Through The Years In Glacier National Park: An Administrative History (Chapter 1)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Glacier NP: Some Lakes of Glacier National Park". npshistory.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "FISHMT :: Waterbody Details". myfwp.mt.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
External links
Media related to Avalanche Lake at Wikimedia Commons