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Glacier Lake (Elmore County, Idaho)

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Type
  
Glacial

Max. length
  
0.20 mi (0.32 km)

Surface elevation
  
2,624 m

Width
  
130 m

Basin countries
  
United States

Max. width
  
0.08 mi (0.13 km)

Length
  
300 m

Outflow location
  
Boise River

Primary outflows
  
Johnson Creek to Middle Fork Boise River

Glacier Lake is a small alpine lake in Elmore County, Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. There are no trails that lead to Glacier Lake, although Sawtooth National Forest trails 459, 494, and 458 are relatively close by.

Map of Glacier Lake, Idaho 83716, USA

Glacier Lake is in the Sawtooth Wilderness, and a wilderness permit can be obtained at a registration box at trailheads or wilderness boundaries. The lake is 0.12 mi (0.19 km) upstream of, and 200 ft (61 m) higher than the Hole.

References

Glacier Lake (Elmore County, Idaho) Wikipedia