Redrock Lake

Redrock Lake

Redrock Lake, from above Redrock Falls looking towards Mount Henkel and Altyn Peak.
Location Glacier National Park, Glacier County, Montana, US
Coordinates 48°47′45″N 113°42′22″W / 48.79583°N 113.70611°W / 48.79583; -113.70611Coordinates: 48°47′45″N 113°42′22″W / 48.79583°N 113.70611°W / 48.79583; -113.70611[1]
Type Natural
Primary inflows Swiftcurrent Creek
Primary outflows Swiftcurrent Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length .35 miles (0.56 km)
Max. width .20 miles (0.32 km)
Surface elevation 5,082 ft (1,549 m)

Redrock Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Mount Wilbur is west of Redrock Lake.[2] Prior to entering Redrock Lake, Swiftcurrent Creek tumbles over Redrock Falls which can be reached after an easy 1.8 miles (2.9 km) hike by way of the Swiftcurrent Pass Trail.[3]

See also

List of lakes in Glacier County, Montana

References

  1. ↑ "Redrock Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-01-25.
  2. ↑ "Many Glacier, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-01-25.
  3. ↑ "Day Hikes" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-01-25.
Redrock Lake with Mount Grinnell above Redrock Falls with Grinnell Point to the left.


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