Twin Lakes (Glacier National Park)

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Twin Lakes
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Twin Lakes
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Twin Lakes
Location Glacier National Park, Glacier County, Montana, US
Coordinates 48°38′58″N113°43′05″W / 48.64944°N 113.71806°W / 48.64944; -113.71806 Coordinates: 48°38′58″N113°43′05″W / 48.64944°N 113.71806°W / 48.64944; -113.71806 [1]
Type Natural
Basin  countriesUnited States
Max. length.30 miles (0.48 km)
Max. width.20 miles (0.32 km)
Surface elevation5,870 ft (1,790 m)

Twin Lakes are located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Fusillade Mountain rises to the south above the lakes. [2] A spur off the Gunsight Pass Trail leads to Florence Falls which are below the Twin Lakes.

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References

  1. "Twin Lakes". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  2. "Logan Pass, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-01-22.