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Lake Solitude (New Hampshire)

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Type
  
Tarn

Basin countries
  
United States

Max. width
  
0.06 mi (0.097 km)

Area
  
2 ha

Length
  
300 m

Primary outflows
  
Andrew Brook

Max. length
  
0.2 mi (0.32 km)

Surface elevation
  
765 m

Mean depth
  
1.8 m

Width
  
100 m


Location
  
Newbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Similar
  
Mount Sunapee, Mt Sunapee State Park, Mount Sunapee Resort, Pillsbury State Park, Lake Sunapee

Lake Solitude is a highland tarn located in western New Hampshire, United States, at the top of Sunapee Ridge between the main summit of Mount Sunapee and South Peak. The lake, covering 6 acres (2.4 ha), is approximately 832 feet (254 m) long by 383 feet (117 m) wide and is located within Mount Sunapee State Park in the town of Newbury. A popular hiking destination, Lake Solitude is accessible via the Andrew Brook Trail, the Newbury Trail, or the long-distance Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail. White Ledge, elevation 2,720 feet (830 m), rises steeply above the lake's west shore and provides expansive views. The lake is considered an important habitat for rare species and is off limits to swimmers and dogs.

Map of Lake Solitude, Newbury, NH 03255, USA

Lake Solitude drains into Andrew Brook, thence into Todd Lake, the Warner River, the Contoocook River, then into the Merrimack River and the Atlantic Ocean.

The lake is classified as a coldwater fishery, with observed species including brook trout.

References

Lake Solitude (New Hampshire) Wikipedia