Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake is a peaceful turquoise lake that is fed by meltwater from the Sperry Glacier. Massive mountains surround the lake, providing an unforgettable scenic experience. The lake itself is named for the numerous avalanches that roar down the surrounding mountains. For those of you lucky enough to get to Avalanche Lake on a warm day soon after the trail opens in May, you will be treated to the sights and sounds of many avalanches, which is quite a sight if you have never seen one up close before. During spring and early summer, these avalanches turn into dozens of waterfalls that cascade down from the highest peaks. To reach the lake it is an easy hike up the two-mile long Avalanche Lake Trail. The trail itself is one of the first trails to open in the park as well, as it's low elevation allows the winter snows to melt off usually by early May. (Red Rock Point, Montana, USA)