Kintla Lake
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| Location | Glacier National Park (US), Montana, USA |
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| Lake type | Manmade |
| Primary sources | Kintla Creek |
| Primary outflows | Kintla Creek |
| Max length | 5 mi (8 km) |
| Max width | .8 mi (1.28 km) |
| Surface area | 1,698 acres (687 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 4,008 ft (1,221 m) |
Kintla Lake is a lake in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana. The lake is located in a rather remote portion of the park, close to the Canadian border. The lake is a 40-mile drive from the west entrance along bumpy dirt roads, but the scenery on the way is spectacular. At 1,698 acres (6.8 km²), Kintla Lake is only slightly smaller than Bowman Lake, and is the fourth largest lake in the park.
Canoeing and kayaking are ideal on the lake, as no motorized watercraft are allowed. There is a quiet campground on the lake, and it is rarely filled because of its remote location. Fishing is also popular on the lake, because of the trout found in it. There are also options for day hikes and extended hikes into the background in the area.
[edit] References
- Glacier National Park - Traveling Kintla Lake - August 26, 2005. Glacier National Park Photo Gallery. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2006-04-30.
- Glacier National Park - Kintla Lake Campground. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2006-04-30.
