Kootenai Lakes

Coordinates: 48°55′20.02″N 113°54′21.96″W / 48.9222278°N 113.9061000°W / 48.9222278; -113.9061000
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Kootenai Lakes
Location of Kootenai Lakes in Montana, USA.
Location of Kootenai Lakes in Montana, USA.
Kootenai Lakes
Location of Kootenai Lakes in Montana, USA.
Location of Kootenai Lakes in Montana, USA.
Kootenai Lakes
LocationGlacier National Park, Glacier County, Montana, US
Coordinates48°55′20.02″N 113°54′21.96″W / 48.9222278°N 113.9061000°W / 48.9222278; -113.9061000[1]
Lake typeNatural
Primary outflowsWaterton River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length.26 mi (0.42 km)
Max. width.18 mi (0.29 km)
Surface elevation4,390 ft (1,340 m)

Kootenai Lakes are in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. The Kootenai Lakes are in the Waterton Valley in the north central section of Glacier National Park.[2] It is commonly recognized for its trail, Kootenai Lakes Trail. It is a 5.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail near Babb, Montana that features one of the Kootenai lakes and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and fishing and is best used from April until October.[3]

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  1. ^ "Kootenai Lakes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-02-05.
  2. ^ "Porcupine Ridge, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-05.
  3. ^ "Kootenai Lakes Trail". AllTrails.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.