Hidden Lake (Alberta)

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Hidden Lake
Location Slate Range, Alberta
Coordinates 51°29′05″N 116°06′30″W / 51.48472, -116.10833Coordinates: 51°29′05″N 116°06′30″W / 51.48472, -116.10833
Lake type Glacial lake
Primary outflows Corral Creek
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 405 m (1,329 ft)
Max. width 380 m (1,247 ft)
Surface area 0.4 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Surface elevation 2,300 m (7,546 ft)

Hidden Lake is a small glacial lake in the Skoki Valley of Banff National Park, Canada. It is located in the Slate Range of the Canadian Rockies.

The lake can be reached by following a hiking trail for 8.4 km (5 mi) starting at Fish Creek, at the base of Lake Louise Mountain Resort, near Lake Louise. A backcountry campground is situated one km before reaching the lake. The lake is the starting point for ascents of Mount Richardson, Pika Peak and Ptarmigan Peak are possible.

The glacial waters of the lake are drained by Corral Creek through the Sikoki Valley into the Bow River.

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