Hidden Lake (Flathead County, Montana)

Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake from the Hidden Lake overlook. Bearhat Mountain rises above the lake at right.
Location Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates 48°40′35″N 113°44′29″W / 48.67639°N 113.74139°WCoordinates: 48°40′35″N 113°44′29″W / 48.67639°N 113.74139°W[1]
Type Natural
Primary outflows Hidden Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length 2 mi (3.2 km)
Max. width .40 mi (0.64 km)
Surface elevation 6,375 ft (1,943 m)

Hidden Lake (Salish: k̓ʷɫnc̓mé čɫq̓liʔs, Ktunaxa: ʔa¢kikq̓nuk [2][3]) is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Hidden Lake is surrounded by numerous peaks including Bearhat Mountain to the southwest, Clements Mountain to the north and Reynolds Mountain to the east.[4] Hidden Lake is a popular day hike destination with the Hidden Lake overlook a 1.5 miles (2.4 km) hike from Logan Pass and the lakeshore adding another 1.5 miles (2.4 km) one way.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hidden Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ↑ "FirstVoices: Nature / Environment - place names: words. Ktunaxa.". Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  3. ↑ Tachini, Pete (2010). Seliš nyoʻnuntn, Medicine for the Salish language : English to Salish translation dictionary (2nd ed.). Pablo, MT: Salish Kootenai College Press. p. 242. ISBN 9781934594063.
  4. ↑ "Logan Pass, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  5. ↑ "Day Hikes" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-02-20.