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
LocationBanff National Park, Alberta
Coordinates51.484°N 116.077°W / 51.484; -116.077
TypeFreshwater
Part ofBaker Lake Drainage Basin
Primary inflowsSurface runoff
Primary outflowsPtarmigan Creek
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area0.279 km2 (0.108 sq mi)
Average depth7.0 m (23.0 ft)
Max. depth21.3 m (70 ft)
Water volume0.00195 km3 (0.00047 cu mi)
Residence time156 days (summer)
Surface elevation2,332 m (7,651 ft)
References[1]
Fossil Mountain seen from Ptarmigan Lake

References

  1. 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 |journal= (help)
  2. "Ptarmigan Lake". OutdoorAlberta.com.


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