Type Natural Max. length 1 mi (1.6 km) Surface elevation 1,487 m Width 800 m | Basin countries United States Max. width .5 mi (0.80 km) Length 1.6 km | |
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Location Glacier National Park (U.S.), Glacier County, Montana,
United States Similar Glacier National Park, Grinnell Glacier, Many Glacier Hotel, Highline Trail, Iceberg Lake | ||
Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier region of Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. The Many Glacier Hotel, the largest hotel in the park, is along the east shore of the lake. Many hiking trails originate from the area and scenic tour boats provide access to the lake for visitors.
Map of Swiftcurrent Lake, Montana 59417, USA
Swiftcurrent Lake lies at 4,878 feet (1,487 m) above sea level. Nearby lakes include the much larger Lake Sherburne to the east and Lake Josephine to the immediate southwest. The mountains immediately west of the lake rise 3,000 feet (910 m) above the lake. The fast disappearing Grinnell Glacier is one of several glaciers and snowfields that provide water for the streams that replenish the lake. Mount Gould, Grinnell Point and Mount Wilbur are the largest mountains immediately west of the lake.