Ptarmigan Lake (Alberta)
Ptarmigan Lake is an alpine lake at the foot of Ptarmigan Peak. Several backcountry campgrounds are situated near the lake, as well as the Skoki Ski Lodge just over Deception Pass. The main access to the lake is a trail near the Lake Louise Mountain Resort. The lake drains into the Bow River via the Skoki Valley.[2]
| Ptarmigan Lake | |
|---|---|
 Ptarmigan Lake to the left of Ptarmigan Peak | |
  Ptarmigan Lake | |
| Location | Banff National Park, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.484°N 116.077°W |
| Type | Freshwater |
| Part of | Baker Lake Drainage Basin |
| Primary inflows | Surface runoff |
| Primary outflows | Ptarmigan Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 0.279 km2 (0.108 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 7.0 m (23.0 ft) |
| Max. depth | 21.3 m (70 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.00195 km3 (0.00047 cu mi) |
| Residence time | 156 days (summer) |
| Surface elevation | 2,332 m (7,651 ft) |
| References | [1] |
Fossil Mountain seen from Ptarmigan Lake
References
- Mayhood, David (1978). "Production of crustacean plankton, benthic macroinvertebrates and fish in six mountain lakes in Alberta" (PDF). Master of Science Thesis, University of Calgary. Retrieved 2020-05-08. Cite journal requires
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